Silence in Plastic

As part of the celebration marking its 70^th anniversary in Lebanon, the Goethe-Institut Libanon will present a showcase of artworks entitled “Silence in Plastic” by Baha’ Souki at Rebirth Beirut, Gemmayze, on view from November 1^st till November 4^th, 2025.

 

Since 1955, the Goethe-Institut has been dedicated to fostering cultural exchange, dialogue, and creativity in Lebanon. This milestone is not only a celebration of the past, but also a moment to pause, to reflect and to look forward to new ideas, stronger connections, and continued cultural exchange between Lebanon, Germany, and the world.

Baha’ Souki is a visual artist based in Lebanon. Working across painting, photography, and video, his practice investigates how perception, memory, and material presence inform our understanding of place and self. Using black ink, Souki draws and erases, tracing the subtle processes of disappearance and transformation within contemporary existence.

 

With the support of the Goethe-Institut Libanon’s Cultural Grant, Al-MU7AFFIZ, the artist was able to expand his practice, experimenting with new mediums and materials, and further developing his artistic vision in ways that had previously been unexplored.

Don’t miss this glimpse into an ongoing project by Baha’ Souki exploring how industrial expansion reshapes both landscape and memory. Living amid plastic factories and constant mechanical noise, the artist reflects on how artificial materials define our sense of place and silence. This selection presents works from a larger body that will be exhibited in full at a later stage.

 

Opening hours:

Weekdays:       11am to 7pm

Saturday:         2pm to 7pm