Beirut is an art initiative and exhibition space that considers institution building as a curatorial act. Active from 2012 to 2015, its work involved conceiving three seasons of exhibitions, events and programs every year, hosting artists, initiating projects and working with other institutions (locally, regionally, internationally). Beirut was collectively run by Jens Maier-Rothe, Sarah Rifky, Antonia Alampi, and assisted by Habiba Effat.