Shared Spaces in Times of Crisis was the title of
the roving exhibition sponsored by the European Union as part of the
Euro-Mediterranean project aimed at exploring themes of memory,
shared spaces, and identity. Nada Sehnaoui was commissioned by The
Center of Behavioral Studies at the American University of Beirut to
create the artwork for the Beirut part of the exhibition, entitled
“Memories of Beirut.” Research and field studies were carried out by
students of the Center, under the supervision of Professor Samir
Khalaf. The exhibition was also held in three other participating
cities: Ancona (Italy), Alexandria, and Jerusalem.
