The Plastic Age Collapse by Mauricio Yazbek

MACAM (Modern and Contemporary Art Museum) in Alita, Byblos, is launching Mauricio Yazbek’s first solo exhibition on August 20. He will be showcasing large-scale in-situ art installations in the lime factory adjacent to MACAM. 

The outdoor exhibition will extend until nightfall, with world-beats by Ramjahtouré and a spectacular fire show by the collective Jokers. This nighttime exhibition is a one-shot event, with light designed specifically for the opening. 

About The Plastic Age Collapse

Lebanese-Brazilian artist Mauricio Yazbek has been an art resident in MACAM since May 1, 2022. He chose to use the striking lime factory not only as a backdrop but also as an actor in his project by giving it back a human presence and exploring cognitive aspects of our current daily lives. The lime factory is defunct since the 1980s and was emptied of its machinery. What remains is an intricate and sculptural architecture that the artist – a seasoned prop and set designer – grew fascinated with. 

Using exclusively material leftover around the site, Yazbek investigates how nature can take back what was once hand-made. The repurposed material is sometimes sublimated in its entirety and sometimes transformed beyond recognition through extensive experimentation.

“The Plastic Age Collapse” by Mauricio Yazbek, is on show at MACAM in Alita, Byblos, until November 6, 2022. 

Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (opening hours extended to 6:00 until September 18)