Nicolas Sursock Museum, Modern art museum in Rmeil, Lebanon.
Description
The Nicolas Sursock Museum is an art museum in Beirut that displays contemporary and classical works by Lebanese and international artists. The exhibition spaces across multiple levels present paintings, sculptures, and photographs ranging from the 19th century to today.
History
A wealthy art collector left his mansion to the city, laying the foundation for the institution that officially opened in 1961. The first major exhibition presented works by established artists and immediately established the venue as a cultural hub.
Culture
The museum displays how Lebanese artists express their society and history through painting, sculpture, and photography. The collection shows how artistic engagement with local themes and global influences has shifted over the decades.
Practical
The museum is located in a residential area and is accessible by public transit or on foot. It helps to allow enough time to explore the collections on different levels at a comfortable pace.
Did you know?
One section of the museum is dedicated to photography and historical postcards that preserve the visual memory of Lebanon and the Levant. This collection shows what the region looked like decades ago and how it has changed.
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