A 4.9-meter stainless steel sculpture titled "Chaînes de Lumière" was unveiled on March 15, 2025, in Bikfaya, Lebanon, by artist duo Pierre and Cedric Koukjian. The work, composed of seven monumental links, was inaugurated in the presence of local officials including Bikfaya Mayor Nicole Gemayel, former President Amine Gemayel, Swiss Ambassador Marion Weichelt, and several UN envoys. It is part of a series of chain-motif sculptures installed globally, with previous works like "X-Link" (2022) in Geneva, Switzerland, and future installations planned for London and Bristol.
The Koukjian brothers describe their chain sculptures as a form of "silent diplomacy," using visual art to convey messages of unity, connection, and resilience that transcend language, politics, and culture. By placing these works in diverse settings—from a rural Lebanese town to a city skyline—the project demonstrates how public sculpture can foster dialogue and reflection on shared human futures. The series underscores art's potential to bridge divides and serve as a diplomatic tool outside traditional political channels.