Kassem Istanbouli
Kassem Istanbouli is a Lebanese actor, born in 1986. He holds a Master's Degree from the Lebanese University of Fine Arts. He’s one of the founders of the Arabic Culture and Arts Network (ACAN), manager and founder of the Lebanese National Theater in Tyre and Tripoli, South and North Lebanon, founder of the Istanbouli Theater, and project manager at the Tiro Association for Arts (TAA) in Lebanon since 2014. In addition to leading the rehabilitation of historic cinemas that were abandoned or destroyed after the war since 2014.
MC candidate manifesto:
Culture, Arts, Network, Communication, Innovation
My experience in cultural development, heritage preservation, and leadership in the arts would be helpful. I focus on youth empowerment, community engagement, and reopening of cultural spaces. I aim to support initiatives on digitizing cultural heritage and promoting inclusive, accessible content.
I would bridge local communities and Europeana’s initiatives. With my networks from Tiro Association for Arts and ACAN, I’d mobilize local artists and institutions. I aim to promote digitization and preservation, ensuring our region contributes to Europe’s cultural wealth.