The answer to war—an art gallery opens up in war-torn Tripoli

As Libya faces a new war, a Libyan businessman by the name of Mustafa Iskandar opened an art gallery in Tripoli. The plan is to attract attention to the war-torn old city, and to revive its lost glory.
The North African nation’s capital city, Tripoli, has some very old monuments that date back to the Roman era; but today, the city stands in utter loss, with garbage reportedly filling its streets. Moreover, most of its old buildings are in need of renovation. The businessman, Iskandar, has bought a neglected house close to the Roman Mark Aurelius arch, and has invested a hefty sum to refurbish it. This is expected to be a haven for artists.

Moreover, Iskandar had also sent invitations to embassies and artists; but, to his dismay, the diplomats never showed up as tension escalated in the city. As per reports, eastern Libyan forces have sent in jets and ground forces, making the city an unsafe place for residents.
But art is still surviving here in Libya, as Iskandar continues to propagate its importance. He lives in the old city that once used to be inhabited by the Ottomans, and Italian colonialists. People from all faiths are known to live here in harmony for many years.

As of now, the businessman hopes to call people back into the city and to refurbish its lost glory. The medium for which, as of now, is art.