Artists take a look at lost history and bright future in Beirut

Beirut's annual art and design fairs focus this year on past and future through the eyes of modern artists.
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A cropped version of English painter Edward Lear's drawing of Lebanon's cedar trees between 1812-1888, shown at "An Orientalist Voyage" exhibition at the Beirut Art Fair, Seaside Arena, Lebanon, Sept 19, 2019 - Al-Monitor/Beirut Art Fair
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Sam Brennan
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BEIRUT — This year's Beirut Art Fair and Design Fair (BAF/BDF) featured both emerging and established artists and designers from around the world, showcasing Lebanon's potential while exploring the unique history and future of the arts in the country.

The two fairs were held held in tandem at Beirut’s Seaside Arena Sept. 18-22.

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