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Dr. Pierre Ghattas

For Pierre Ghattas, art has always been a continuum rather than a linear progression. For the seasoned art historian and archaeologist, it is second nature to create conversation and draw parallels between Iraq’s Uruk excavation sites, Giotto’s frescoes, and contemporary architecture and design.

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An Inside Look at the
ARAK Collection

A decade ago, a 15-day trip via the Rovos Rail from Dar es Salaam to Cape Town reshaped AbdulRahman Al Khelaifi’s relationship with art. It planted the seeds for what would become ARAK Collection…

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Culture for Continuity.

In a Lebanon defined by fragility and resilience in equal measure, the act of protecting culture is one of resistance. Few understand this better than Youmna Ziadé Karam, who brings her multidisciplinary experience in law, banking, and heritage advocacy to the Nuhad Es-Said Pavilion for Culture – where she represents the National Heritage Foundation in the Pavilion’s Committee.

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