Just over 30 miles outside of Beirut lies the village of Rachana, which is completely covered in sculpture. Models are scattered everywhere, in front of houses, in public spaces and on the road. The town was the birthplace of Michel (1921-1981), Alfred (1924-2006) and Youssef Basbous (1929-2001), three brothers all of whom were sculptors who […]
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I have just returned from a trip to my mother’s beautiful homeland: Beirut. Of course, no trip would be complete without a visit to a museum or gallery and Lebanon certainly impressed with its stunning Sursock Museum. The Nicolas Ibrahim Sursock Museum is a glittering white palace. When the sun is up its spectacular façade […]
Read MoreWhen I think of Beirut I think of my Mum. Although she is of Armenian descent she was born in Beirut and considers herself a Beiruti through and through. After meeting many Lebanese women she certainly has the qualities and mannerisms of one! She knows five languages and what she lacks in height she certainly […]
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