Memorial of Light honors the victims of the August 4, 2020 Beirut port explosion, remembering the 218 lives lost and the thousands injured, while highlighting the ongoing absence of justice.

At the heart of the work, a conical mirrored surface symbolizes the explosion’s epicenter, inviting viewers to see themselves reflected within this unresolved history. Surrounding it, 218 illuminated brass cylinders—each distinct yet part of a collective whole—honor the victims of the explosion. Across the same surface, thousands of perforations trace the wounds of those who survived, testifying to the physical and emotional scars left on Beirut and its people. A faint halo of light radiates softly onto the wall, evoking hope and renewal amid devastation.

Memorial of Light stands as both a tribute and a call for accountability—a reminder that true healing cannot begin until justice is served.