Beirut Museum of Art to Open in 2023 with WORKac Design
The Beirut Museum of Art (BeMa) is set to open its doors in 2023, covering 12,000 square meters right in the heart of Beirut, along the historic civil war boundary. This project, created by the New York architectural firm WORKac, co-founded by Lebanese Amale Andraos and Dan Wood, will feature 2,700 square meters for exhibitions, making up 30% of the museum's space. Visitors can enjoy terraces, a library, a theater, a café, a bookshop, and even a rooftop restaurant with stunning views. The design includes 70 balconies and vertical pathways, fostering a blend of indoor and outdoor experiences. Managed by APEAL, under Henrietta Nammour and Sandra Abou Nader, BeMa aims to promote modern Lebanese art and engage the community through various initiatives before its opening.
Key facts
- BeMa will open in 2023 with 12,000 sqm in central Beirut.
- The museum is designed by WORKac, led by Amale Andraos and Dan Wood.
- The building includes 2,700 sqm of exhibition space.
- The facade features 70 balconies for an 'open museum' concept.
- The museum is governed by APEAL, with Henrietta Nammour as president.
- BeMa will focus on Lebanese modern and contemporary art.
- Pre-opening activities include residencies, exhibitions, and school programs.
- The site was formerly the civil war demarcation line.
Entities
Artists
- Amale Andraos
- Dan Wood
Institutions
- Beirut Museum of Art (BeMa)
- WORKac
- Association for the Promotion and Exhibition of the Arts in Lebanon (APEAL)
Locations
- Beirut
- Lebanon