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Housed in a historic 1930s villa, it fosters deep engagement with regional heritage amid challenging social and political contexts.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>The space frequently hosts art exhibitions, artist spotlights, and fundraisers dedicated to preserving Levantine heritage. Through its carefully curated programming, it creates a platform for dialogue, reflection, and cultural exchange, highlighting voices and narratives often underrepresented in the region\u2019s art scene.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUyGXj7l50n\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-053199deca06399a23b56f2c64fb23da\" id=\"founding-and-history\">How it all started<\/h3>    <p>Dar El Nimer began as an independent non-profit in Beirut&#8217;s heart, driven by Rami El Nimer&#8217;s lifelong collection of Palestinian-rooted art from Nablus. The space revives Villa Salem, a French Mandate-era building by architect Lucien Cavro using innovative &#8216;domino&#8217; construction, turning it into an accessible venue. It preserves and shares the El Nimer Collection, countering erasure of regional identities through public display.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>The foundation promotes cultural, historical, and intellectual awareness via exhibitions, performances, film screenings, workshops, and discussions on regional realities. It challenges stereotypes, broadens artistic experiences, and bridges communities, including Lebanese and Palestinians, while inviting schools and individuals for dialogue. Programs feature private collection shows, commissioned works, and hosted events aligned with its vision.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3615d0fe16054417d9426f5902973125\" id=\"h-what-s-on-view-right-now\">What\u2019s on View Right Now<\/h3>    <p><strong>1. <\/strong>&#8216;<strong>On Earth as it is in Heaven: Icons from Jerusalem<\/strong>&#8216; <strong>led by Mahmoud Zibawi until March 19, 2026<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Curated by Dar El Nimer for Arts and Culture and researched by art historian Mahmoud Zibawi, the display draws from centuries of Levantine religious art traditions. These works, rooted in pilgrimage routes and devotional practices, vividly capture the interplay of faith, travel, and craftsmanship in the Eastern Mediterranean.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DR4X8REjPEL\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>2. &#8216;Look Closely &#8211; Gaza&#8217; by Selim\u00a0Mawad until March 13, 2026<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>It features Mawad&#8217;s immersive installations and visual works that intimately explore Gaza&#8217;s landscapes, people, and resilience amid war. The show invites viewers to engage deeply with layered imagery, blending photography, video, and site-specific elements drawn from the artist&#8217;s fieldwork.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUnbzcAlxQy\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Make sure to follow them on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darelnimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> to stay up to date on upcoming exhibitions, fundraisers, and lectures.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>\ud83d\udccd<\/strong> <strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>    <p>America street, Clemenceau<\/p>    <p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/75RHjV3MynXTPAvE8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> for the exact location.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>\u23f0 Opening Hours<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Monday to Saturday from 11 AM until 5 PM<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>\ud83d\udcde Contact<\/strong><\/p>    <p>+961 1 367 013 (Office)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br>+961 1 367 016\u00a0(Gallery)\u00a0<\/p>    <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Want to discover more cultural spots? 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