365 days after the Beirut blast, 11 photographers based in the Lebanese capital share an image that captures the spirit of the city
On this day in 2020, at 6pm local time, 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate stored at’s port exploded, leaving 218 dead, 7,500 injured, 300,000 people homeless, and causing billions in property damage. Now understood to be one of the most powerful non-nuclear explosions in history, the seismic blast was so immense it was felt in Turkey, Syria, Israel, Palestine, and was even heard in Cyprus, more than 240 kilometres away.
Bringing an already fragile Lebanon to its knees, the 12 months since the catastrophic accident have seen the country’s troubles deepen – with the investigation into the blast left by the wayside, and grave political turbulence and a devastating economic collapse leading to nationwide protests, all amid a global pandemic.
As Lebanon’s people slowly begin to pick up the pieces, 11 photographers based in the city each share an image that they feel captures the spirit of Beirut, alongside their personal reflections on this moment in history. A reminder of the city’s vibrant cultural heart and vivid humanity, together these photographs represent a moving meditation on loss and grief, hope and renewal, and the power of community.“Sara Egavian, who was severely injured from the blast, sits with her rescue dog Matteo.
“The doctors kept on saying that I survived miraculously, and that the pieces of glass chose the least harmful spots. It was all a matter of luck.” – Sara Egavian
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