Moments for Lebanon: A Fundraising Art Show Celebrating the Soul of a Resilient Nation

'Moments For Lebanon', an initiative created by Beirut-born, Paris-based creatives Tamara Barakat and Sana El Halwani, is a heartfelt tribute to their homeland, blending passion and purpose.

The duo has meticulously crafted an event that seamlessly celebrates the arts, fosters unity, and directs much-needed support to urgent relief efforts. Infused with their deep connection to Lebanon, the project embodies a sophisticated balance of cultural celebration and impactful philanthropy.

Read more about it below.

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Moments for Lebanon is a powerful fundraising art exhibition that brings together a carefully curated selection of works by established and emerging artists, capturing the essence of Lebanon beyond the stark realities of today’s headlines.

Opening with a vernissage at Lucid Interval, 94 Rue Quincampoix, 75003 Paris, on November 30th, the exhibition continues with a full-day showing on December 1st.

The majority of the featured artists have generously donated their work, with all profits directed to trusted, non-political and non-religious nonprofit organizations. Funds will be distributed as follows: 30% each to the Lebanese Red Cross, Rotary Lebanon, and Beit El Baraka, and 10% to Give Me A Paw.

From photography and paintings to illustrations and film, the collection reveals the enduring beauty and strength of Lebanon—a nation that continues to inspire with its resilience, its rich culture, and the dreams it nurtures. This is the Lebanon you hear of, the one you taste, and the one you long to see.

Join Moments For Lebanon as they celebrate art, unity, and hope. We look forward to seeing you there.

Atef Khodr - Baranda chatter, 2024 Digital illustration, 30 x 30cm
10 editions 90 € (print) 120 € (print on dibond)

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Francesca Matta - Thinking of a Place, 2024 Digital photography, 40 x 60cm20 editions 150 €‍

Artists and Their Contributions to Moments for Lebanon

Akila Berjaoui
A Paris-based photographer known for sensual, vintage-inspired seaside photography. Her work echoes the nostalgia of the 1950s–1980s, capturing soft hues and romantic aesthetics. Featured works: Do You Remember and Trajectory (Film photography).

Atef Khodr
Lebanese illustrator whose introspective work reflects themes of identity and surrealism, inspired by life abroad and corporate life. Featured works: Baranda Chatter and Lesson of the Year (Digital illustration).

Francesca Matta
A visual artist exploring the fragility of time through photography and archives. Her work documents fleeting moments of emotion and memory. Featured works: Seabird, Fly Home and Thinking of a Place (Digital photography).

Ieva Saudargaitė Douaihi
A multi-disciplinary artist combining architecture, photography, and installation, exploring urban and natural landscapes. Featured works: Cirque du Liban and Walls Don’t Last (Digital photography and collage).

James Kerwin
A photographer specializing in abandoned architectural spaces, capturing their haunting beauty and forgotten history. Featured works include Reflective Appearance and Foundations of Fauna (Digital photography).

Jules Bakhos
A Lebanese artist using mixed media to explore materiality and expression. Featured works include Martini and Truck (Watercolor on fabric).

Lynn-Sacha Hanna
An architect and visual artist whose work interrogates architecture's role in political upheaval, focusing on land, identity, and space. Featured works: Scents of the Everyday series (Mixed media).

Micheline Nohra
A painter blending figuration and abstraction to reflect the chaos of modern life through bold, energetic strokes. Featured work: Le Libanais (Acrylic on canvas).

Mira El Khalil
Emerging painter celebrated for her evocative depictions of Lebanon’s historical and cultural landmarks. Featured work: Holiday Inn Beirut (Oil paint and mixed media).

Sacha Haddad
Lebanese illustrator who celebrates heritage through nostalgic and relatable designs. Featured works: Tarboosh Stamp and Bonjus Stamp (Digital illustration).

Sama Beydoun
A multidisciplinary artist blending photography, typography, and painting to explore collective narratives. Featured works: Pigeon Wars and Chaffé (Analog photography).

Samer Halwany
A professional photographer capturing the essence of Lebanon through analog and digital techniques. Featured works: The Iconic Egg and Layers of Life (Photography).

Tanya Traboulsi
A Beirut-based photographer whose work delves into belonging, memory, and identity. Featured works: Ramlet El Baida and Mina, Tripoli (Medium format film).

Théa Nasrallah
A creative designer and photographer whose black-and-white imagery captures Lebanon’s poetic landscapes. Featured works: Anfeh and Batroun (Analog photography).

Tom Young
A painter and filmmaker exploring urban memory and transformation through architectural narratives. Featured works: Under the Waterfall and Litani Valley (Oil on canvas).

Yara Hanna
A Paris-based designer who experiments with typography, color, and negative space in her visual work. Featured work: In My Dreams (Digital print).

Yasmina Hilal
An emerging photographer using darkroom experimentation to create emotionally charged imagery. Featured works: Untitled (1) and Untitled (2) (C print).

Each artist's contribution reflects the diversity, strength, and enduring spirit of Lebanon.

Cover pictutre/ Francesca Matta - Seabird, Fly Home, 2024Digital photography, 40 x 60cm20 editions

150 €