As war rages, Tripoli art gallery opens in rundown old city

SUMMARY

As a new war reached the Libyan capital, businessman Mustafa Iskandar opened an art gallery and cultural centre, hoping to draw attention to a long-neglected old city in need of revival.

By ReutersMay 3, 2019 4:34:22 PM IST (Published)

Libyans are seen in the old city of Tripoli, Libya. (REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah)

A general view of Arch of Marcus Aurelius at the old city of Tripoli. (REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah)

Libyan artists work at the art gallery and cultural centre in the old city of Tripoli. (REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah)

A Libyan businessman Mustafa Iskandar is seen at his art gallery and cultural centre in the old city of Tripoli. (REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah)

Libyan artists work at the art gallery and cultural centre in the old city of Tripoli. (REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah)

A painting is seen at the art gallery and cultural centre in the old city of Tripoli. (REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah)

Paintings are reflected in a mirror at the art gallery and cultural centre in the old city of Tripoli. (REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah)

Libyan youths are seen at the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. (REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah)