The Sursock Museum in Beirut reopened its doors on May 26 after a little more than two years of work. It closed in the aftermath of the explosion of August 4, 2020, which devastated half of the city and killed 300 people.
"It's a symbol," says Karina al-Helou, its director, who speaks of resilience: "A crucial moment for the cultural sector" The Beirut Art Center (BAC), which is also resuming its activities, also launches in any case a positive signal.