Yazan Halwani
Yazan Halwani is a Lebanese artist and activist most known for his paintings and public art in murals and sculptures. In response to the traditional sectarian political world in which he grew up, Halwani's paintings examine and comment on the Middle-East and Lebanon's culture and underlying political, economic and social dynamics. He is a graduate of the American University of Beirut and of Harvard University.
Videos
Voices4Lebanon presents: Let's talk about the Blast | 5x15
On August 4 this year, a little after 6 pm, an explosion- surpassed in its intensity only by Hiroshima and Nagasaki - blew through Beirut. It ripped apart the urban fabric of the Lebanese capital leaving in its wake more than 200 dead, over 7000 injured, and 300,000 homeless. In
Past Events
5x15 in collaboration with V4L presents - Let’s talk about the Blast
Online, Via Zoom
Online, Via Zoom
Event Featuring
In this special programme about the blast in Beirut in August, expert speakers from across Lebanese civil society share their personal, professional perspectives. It's at 6pm GMT.