A Giant Sculpture At Beirut Port Sparks Opposing Reactions Among People

A Giant Sculpture At Beirut Port Sparks Opposing Reactions Among People

Since the Beirut explosion took place last year, there have been multiple artistic initiatives that have made good use of the debris that resulted from the blast. The latest addition to these initiatives is a “giant” sculpture erected at the Port of Beirut. Unlike previous endeavors, however, this one has people debating whether it should stay up. Named “The Gesture,” this 25-meter-tall sculpture is the creation of Lebanese artist Nadim Karam, in memory of the victims of the August 4 […]

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Since the Beirut explosion took place last year, there have been multiple artistic initiatives that have made good use of the debris that resulted from the blast. The latest addition to these initiatives is a “giant” sculpture erected at the Port of Beirut. Unlike previous endeavors, however, this one has people debating whether it should stay up. Named “The Gesture,” this 25-meter-tall sculpture is the creation of Lebanese artist Nadim Karam, in memory of the victims of the August 4 […]