Lebanese artists and curators offer contrasting responses to the country's conflicts.

This weekend 's Financial Times contains an interesting feature about current Lebanese artists and their contrasting responses to the country's conflicts.

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It profiles two artists in particular, Walid Raad and Pascal Hachem, both of whom have exhibitions opening in London this month.

Pascal Hachem "Bring the boys back home" at Selma Feriani Gallery, London, October 14th - November 27th 2010; Also: Ninar Esber, December 2010; Ziad Antar, March 2011;
Exhibition details here

Walid Raad "Miraculous Beginnings" at Whitechapel Art Gallery October 30th - January 2nd 2011
Exhibition details here
 
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