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Charif Majdalani Accepts What the Future Brings

“In my last novel, I talk about history and the future. We can make lots of speculations, envision innumerable situations, but I do not think any will be right because history is going to walk the way it likes,” Majdalani said, as we sat on his couch and sipped Turkish coffee.
By A.J. Naddaff

An Art Lover’s Guide to Beirut

The city’s roster of engaging museums, contemporary galleries and craft-centric boutiques make it a hidden gem for the art-loving traveler.
By Paul Jebara
Beirut's corniche in July 2006.

Private Museum for Arab Art Slated for 2020 Opening in Beirut

The Ramzi and Saeda Dalloul Art Foundation has announced plans to build a 10,000-15,000-square-meter institution to house its 4,000-piece Modern and Contemporary Arab art collection.
By Alanna Martinez
KASSEL, GERMANY - JUNE 13 Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei poses in front of his sculpture 'Template' during a media preview of Documenta 12 on June 13, 2007 in Kassel, Germany. The Documenta is "one of the most important exhibitions of modern and contemporary art" which now takes place every five years in Kassel and will be open to the public June 16 - September 23.

Ai Weiwei Joins United Talent Agency, David Nahmad Denies His Modigliani Is Nazi Loot

By Alanna Martinez
Debris covers cars at the World Trade Center after two hijacked planes crashed into the Twin Towers September 11, 2001 in New York.

The Next 9/11—Not If, But When

By Abraham H. Miller
London, where the Mayor recently realized artists are useful. (Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Hobby Lobby Family May Own Stolen Art, Mayor to Artists: ‘Don’t Leave!’ … and More

By Guelda Voien

Art Schools Return to Their Roots, Another Artwork Thrown Out By Janitor, and More

By Guelda Voien

Moneyed Monde of Monocle Ignores Market Roil

By Matt Haber

Wolfson's List

By Azi Paybarah

Gemayel’s Death May Mean Civil War—What Else for Mideast?

By Katherine Zoepf

Gemayel's Death May Mean Civil War-What Else for Mideast?

By Katherine Zoepf

Beirutis Return To Bombed City—Will They Stay?

By Katherine Zoepf

Beirutis Return To Bombed City-Will They Stay?

By Katherine Zoepf

For Many Lebanese, War Is New Reality: But Will They Stay?

By Katherine Zoepf

For Many Lebanese, War Is New Reality: But Will They Stay?

By Katherine Zoepf

Amid Precision Wreckage, Questions and Recriminations

By Katherine Zoepf
Congressman Grimm (Photo: Facebook)

The Transom

By Observer Staff

The Peach Parade: Among the Astors; Penis ‘Enhancement’!; Fratheads Play Beirut Uptown; Meet Mr. Right

By Observer Staff

Dispatch from Damascus: ‘We’re Ready’

By Katherine Zoepf

Dispatch from Damascus: ‘We’re Ready’

By Katherine Zoepf

Weekend Reading

By Observer Staff

Inertia Poses Obstacles As Lebanon Seeks Freedom

By Richard Brookhiser

Columbus Circle Saga Goes On, as Lebanese Seek Hartford Gallery

By Andrew Rice

Demarchelier Père et Fils Go Downtown With Bistro Classics

By Moira Hodgson
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