
Exhibition at the Beirut Art Fair (Photo: Emily O'Dell)

Over the week-end, I joined up with a friend to attend the
Beirut Art Fair. Our first stop was an exhibition entitled “Ruins & Archaeology.” These two chapters from Frank Perrin’s “PostCapitalism” project, which he started nearly ten years ago, focus on the “fantasy” of the facade, and illustrate how architectural symbols and imaginary landscapes help circulate wealth and power. The exhibition was shown at
Station Beirut–a recently renovated wood factory in the neighborhood of Jisr El Wati…

Ruins & Archaeology at Station Beirut (Photo: Emily O'Dell)