Discussions & Performances at Arthaus

​An afternoon of roundtable discussions examining how culture evolves through memory, place, and practice, with performances taking place between the talks throughout the session.

​Session 1 | 2:10 PM – 3:10 PM
The Returning Creative: Diaspora, Distance, and Making from Elsewhere

​Moderator: Lisa Jerejian, Communications Manager and Editor

​Speaker:

• ​Stephani Moukhaibir, Stephani Moukhaiber is the Founder and Publisher of Al Rawiya

• ​Nadim Karam, Architect

• ​Missak Terzian, Artist

​Session 2 | 3:20 PM – 4:20 PM
Back to the Hand: Craft, Memory, and the Need for Touch

​Moderator: Valeria Zubieta Lupo, Founder of Sage Archives

​Speakers:
• Yasmine Dabbous, Fiber Artist and Researcher, Co-founder of Majal Design School
• Mohammad Ayoub, Director of NAHNOO
• Maya Ibrahimchah, Founder President of Beit Kanz
• Arpi Mangassarian, Architect and Urban Planner

​Session 3 | 4:35 PM – 5:35 PM
Carried, Not Collected: Cultural Practices That Refuse to Be Archived

​Moderator: TBA

​Speakers:

• ​Jana Younes, Performing Artist, Choreographer, Movement Director

• ​Nadra Assaf, Professor, Choreographer, Founder and Artistic Director of Al Sarab Dance Foundation

​Session 4 | 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
Before They Leave the Room: What Gets Lost Between Generations

​Moderator: TBA

​Speakers:

• ​Fadlallah Dagher, Architect, Professor

• ​Bethany Kehdy, Chef, Author and Researcher

• ​Sam Lahoud, Filmmaker

• ​Maher Attar, Curator & Professional Photographer,

​Performances details coming soon.