Nadim Karam - Beirut urban art project made in Beirut between 1997-2000.

The Story:

1997-2000 was a period of upheaval in downtown Beirut. During the first two years, more than 500 war-damaged buildings were systematically eradicated. In the third year major infrastructural works went underway. Meanwhile roads shifted, disappeared and were recreated.
In this transitory climate the archaic procession installation entered the city.

Twenty different 5.5m high sculptures landed alternately on bridges, squares and rooftops before finally leaving from the coastline.

During this unique three-year stage set of destruction, archaeological discoveries and construction, the archaic procession was one of the few constants in the city. It’s presence was to fragment any symbols present and dividing the city, creating a diversity of stories
interpreted differently by the citizens of the same city.