""The couple's 2018 wedding in the city serves as the setting for their interactive live art performance, which reenacts the true story of the blackout that interrupted their nuptial celebration.""
""As of writing this, over 2,294 Lebanese have been killed by Israel, including 177 children and 91 healthcare workers, highlighting the devastating impact of the conflict.""
Tania El Khoury, a Lebanese artist and Bard College professor, reflects on her life and work during the ongoing bombardment in Beirut. The recent conflict has resulted in significant casualties and displacement among the Lebanese population. El Khoury is currently in Beirut for a sabbatical with her family. Her interactive performance art piece, based on her wedding, engages the audience in exploring the historical context of power outages in the city, revealing deep-rooted issues of corruption.
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