World in Progress: Beirut port statue rises from the rubble | World| Breaking news and perspectives from around the globe | DW
In August 2020, Beirut was shaken by a huge explosion at its port, leaving at least 204 people dead and 300,000 homeless. Local artist Hayat Nazer decided to transform the debris from the explosion into a sculpture. She speaks with DW about merging art and political activism and fighting back against corruption in Lebanon.