Maria Karkour | Peacock Plume

Written by Maria Karkour

I'm a transfer student from Beirut Lebanon, studying Art History with a minor in Islamic and Middle Eastern studies at AUP. Here is a quote from the movie Amelie that is particularly enjoyable to the ears: "C'est l'angoisse du temps qui passe qui nous fait tant penser au temps qu'il fait."

Hoping to take more photos, to draw more and discover new weekly spots in this city to sit and read.

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Thawra. Beirut. 2019.

Thawra, the Arabic word for revolution. Beirut, the capital of a lovely piece of land called Lebanon. 2019, the year where I felt the most alive and safe in my city.
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Nice Music to Listen to While Laying Down and Staring at the Ceiling

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Thawra. Beirut. 2019.

11 Arabic Book Recommendations

The Music Room Revival

Lebanese Dishes You Can Try at Home

Nice Music to Listen to While Laying Down and Staring at the Ceiling

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