{
  "id": 11596108,
  "title": "Jamil Molaeb’s 'Journeys of Cities': where new meets old",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/jamil-molaebs-journeys-of-cities-where-new-meets-old",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T03:35:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Al Majalla English",
    "slug": "al-majalla-english",
    "url": "https://en.majalla.com/node/333365/culture-social-affairs/jamil-molaeb%E2%80%99s-journeys-cities-where-new-meets-old"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jamil Molaeb is a Lebanese artist known for his unique ability to capture the essence of cities, blending new experiences with old memories. Born in 1948, Molaeb has lived in various countries, including Lebanon, Algeria, New York, and Japan, but his artistic language and vision remain distinctly his own.\n\nMolaeb’s current exhibition at Galerie Janine Rubeiz in Beirut showcases around 50 of his paintings, carefully selected from hundreds of works he has produced over many years. The act of choosing these pieces is a journey back to the essence of the city, as Molaeb sees its vibrant pulse even in silence and amid stillness. His paintings do not define cities by the tragedies they have witnessed, but rather reveal the life that remains within them despite the hardships.\n\nEach city in Molaeb's paintings appears as a door opening, allowing us a glimpse into a world where the rain-soaked streets of Saudi Arabia or the bustling squares of Beirut are seen not just as part of history, but as vibrant, living entities. Molaeb’s work reminds us that every city deserves to be painted, seen, and cherished, for it is in these moments that we truly understand the essence of what makes a city unique.",
  "summary": "Jamil Molaeb’s 'Journeys of Cities': where new meets old newspress_en Sat, 10/03/2026 - 04:35 Culture & Social Affairs In an age where so much is at our fingertips—from information to entertainment—people's attention spans have become so short. Yet Jamil Molaeb's works always find a way to cut through with a unique freshness. Born in 1948, the veteran Lebanese artist has the rare ability to see…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}