The Sursock Museum is the modern and contemporary art institution of Beirut and Lebanon, and its main public platform for debate, critical thinking, learning, and unlearning.
The Sursock Museum aims to preserve Beirut's collective memory through a diverse interdisciplinary program of performances, exhibitions, talks, and screenings. It will incubate new publications, research, cultural projects, and experimentations in new media through residencies, open access to its archive, and partnerships with local and international institutions. The museum will remain free of charge, trilingual, and travel to other cities in Lebanon.
WHY FUND THE SURSOCK MUSEUM?
Historical importance
· It is the first contemporary art museum in the region.
· It has withstood time, war, and conflict, it is a national symbol of resilience.
· It has been a witness to the history of the city, country, and the region at large.
· Supporting the museum is not an act of charity, it is a national duty for Lebanese to conserve it.
Social role, diversity, inclusivity
· Open to all communities and ages, it’s a place where all Lebanese meet on equal footing.
· It is one of the last bastions of culture in a country where materiality dominates.
· It acts as a safe place for cultural dialogue in a polarized society.
· Its programs encourage critical thinking and freedom of expression.
· It caters for conflict resolution through its programs of debates, conferences, and exhibitions.
· Supporting the museum is not an act of charity, it is an act of necessity.
· It is free of charge.
Educational role
· A place for continuous learning through its public programs.
· A place for learning through internships and fellowships.
· Formative future generations of museum professionals.
· Supporting the museum is not an act of charity, it is about caring for the future and self-development.
Quality
· The museum has and will excel in the quality of its programs, be it exhibitions, public programming, and educational programs.
Supporting the museum is not an act of charity, it is about caring for the future.