"Soft Shields" is a project presented by the Tanit gallery in Beirut, born in the aftermath of the explosion in the port of Beirut. It weaves together stories gathered during fieldwork by artist Jad El Khoury.
"Walking through the worst-affected streets, the artist met the owners and collected their stories, testimonies and experiences of 4 August 2020. El Khoury has transformed the remains into an immersive installation, blending the personal stories of the residents with the symbolic significance of Beirut's typical landmarks: the balcony curtains. Visitors are invited to wander through the installation and encounter the stories and textiles up close." - press release.