Jul 2024

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Maya Art Space Gallery: Leh Beirut?

About this episode

What is it about Beirut that keeps people coming back and that keeps us so attached?

Join me with the owner of Maya Art Space Gallery and 3 renowned artists that depict Beirut in all its beautiful facets with their inspiring art.

Meet Maya Kahil, Fouad Farah, Jamal Kadamani, Fadi Balhawan, and I for a round table discussion on the eternal city of Beirut.

10 questions for an Extraordinary Person.

Come on in!

You can find Maya Art Space and all three artists on Instagram

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https://www.instagram.com/maya.artspace?igsh=aDhtYWMzN2d2Ync=

https://www.instagram.com/maya.artspace?igsh=aDhtYWMzN2d2Ync=

https://www.instagram.com/fadibalhawan?igsh=MTBwcHlxMHF3OHQzOA==

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