ŠamaŠ: A Call for Peace Through Art and Music
Fabienne Touma 14/12 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Paris Culture Art Exhibition Lebanon Paris
Originally unveiled in 2017 at the Lebanese Pavilion of the Venice Biennale, ŠamaŠ (pronounced Shamash) seamlessly combines visual art and music. For the first time in France, visitors can experience this extraordinary piece at the IMA in Paris until April 6. Deeply symbolic, the project stems from Zad Moultaka’s profound reflection on ...
'Moments for Lebanon': An Exhibition in Paris to Support Lebanon
Fabienne Touma 03/12 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
France Lebanon Culture Exhibition
A charitable exhibition titled Moments for Lebanon was organized in Paris by two Lebanese expatriates living in France, Tamara Barakat and Sana El Halwani. They aimed to combine their love for their homeland with concrete action to support the Lebanese population. The opening took place on November 30 at Lucid Interval, a Parisian art space, ...
Ralph Khoury Wins Prestigious NFT Award in Malta
Fabienne Touma 30/11 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
NFT Malta Artist Lebanon Prize
Previously a jury member for the competition, Ralph Khoury decided this year to participate as a contestant. Unfortunately, administrative complications regarding his visa prevented him from traveling to Malta for the event. Undeterred, he came up with an original solution to still be present at the ceremony. “Last year, I was a jury member," he ...
Cultural Dialogue at the Franco-Arab Film Festival in Paris
Fabienne Touma 12/11 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Festival Filn Arab France Culture
The Franco-Arab Film Festival of Noisy-le-Sec (FFFA), held in Île-de-France, returns for its 13th edition from November 15 to 30. This year, the festival will take place both in Noisy-le-Sec and Paris, with part of the program dedicated to Gaza, featuring a special day of screenings, discussions, and short films that delve into the complex ...
Stories and Highlights from the Lebanese Film Festival of France
Fabienne Touma 09/10 10:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The 4th edition of the Lebanese Film Festival of France (FFLF) will open on October 13 at the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris, showcasing the diversity and relevance of themes explored in Lebanese cinema, particularly regarding the portrayal of war and its aftermath. Festival Highlights Through a mix of documentaries and fictional works, the ...
Ciné-Corps Festival: ‘Le Liban, un grand amour à distance’
Fabienne Touma 26/09 11:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Ciné-Corps festival returns to the Trianon cinema in Romainville with a special edition dedicated to Lebanon, titled Le Liban, un grand amour à distance ("Lebanon, a long-distance love"). In collaboration with the Raksa Festival, this program showcases the rich artistic and cinematic heritage of Lebanon through the screening of ten ...
French and Swiss Tour for "Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano"
Fabienne Touma 20/09 11:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The poignant documentary Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano, directed by Cyril Aris, focuses on the challenges of artistic creation in times of crisis. It will be launched in France and Switzerland with a series of premiere screenings. There’s no need to introduce the touching documentary Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano by Cyril Aris, which ...
"Koumi": The Mesmerizing Show by Mayyas Soon in Beirut
Fabienne Touma 30/07 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
For the first time in Lebanon, the renowned dance group Mayyas, winners of America's Got Talent 2022, will perform live on the Beirut Waterfront stage on August 1, 2024, with an 80-minute theatrical dance performance titled "Koumi" ("Rise"). There is no need to elaborate on the iconic alternative dance group "Mayyas," derived from "Maas," which ...
T.O.M.A: The Quarter-Tone Trumpet Imagined by Ibrahim Maalouf
Fabienne Touma 21/06 11:03 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Ibrahim Maalouf, a Franco-Lebanese composer and trumpeter of international renown, has recently unveiled T.O.M.A, his new trumpet brand. The fruit of a collaboration with Adrien Jaminet and manufactured by Antoine Courtois, the quarter-tone trumpet presented by Ibrahim Maalouf is inspired by his father's original idea. To celebrate this occasion, ...
The Artistic Portraits of Mario Zaher
Fabienne Touma 14/06 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanese artist Mario Zaher presents his first solo exhibition, “You, Me and Everyone in Between,” on June 20, at the newly opened gallery in Gemmayzeh, Gemspace. Mario Zaher has nurtured a growing passion for art, drawing, and colors since his childhood. It was through his academic journey in interior design at the Holy Spirit ...
Adonis Takes Europe by Storm: Lebanese Rock Sensation on Tour
Fabienne Touma 12/06 17:57 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Lebanese rock band Adonis, known for its emotive lyrics and catchy melodies in the Lebanese dialect, is set to ignite European stages with a series of three highly anticipated concerts in Utrecht (Netherlands), London, and Paris from June 14 to 16. Formed in 2011 by Anthony Adonis (vocals, keyboard) and Joey Abou Jawdeh (guitar), who were ...
'Mourir sur scène,' a Tribute to Dalida at the Casino du Liban
Fabienne Touma 23/05 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
On June 7 and 8, the Casino du Liban will host Mourir sur scène, an exceptional musical event in tribute to Franco-Egyptian icon Dalida. A tribute show to Dalida directed by Roy El Khouri will be presented on June 7 and 8 on the stage of the Casino du Liban for two unprecedented and spectacular performances. Several singers will be featured, ...
Ralph Khoury, Digital Art from Paris to New York
Fabienne Touma 26/04 18:04 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanese artist Ralph Khoury (GingerPotter on Instagram), known primarily for his works featuring a digital identifier that makes them unique, is exhibiting for the second time in New York, as well as in Belgium and at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. He is known on Instagram under the name GingerPotter and is distinguished by his works ...
John Achkar on World Tour: Interactive Engagement With the Audience
Fabienne Touma 11/04 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
John Achkar, a standout figure in Lebanese stand-up comedy, is gearing up for a global tour starting April 14. This Is Beirut caught up with him for an exclusive interview. Initially focusing on entrepreneurship, particularly as a leadership and communication coach, while showcasing his talent on stage, John Achkar saw a pivotal shift in his ...
Matteo El-Khodr's Lebanon in Painting
Fabienne Touma 09/03 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The artist, singer and painter Matteo el-Khodr paints a love letter to Lebanon through a collection of 20 paintings that represent the various regions of the country. The exhibition is open for viewing until March 16 in Beirut, at Kalim Art Space. Of Greek and Turkish origin, born in Beirut and having grown up in Paris, Matteo el-Khodr has an ...
Ibrahim Maalouf: Embarking on an Acting Journey
Fabienne Touma 16/02 10:29 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The renowned Franco-Lebanese trumpeter, jazz musician and composer Ibrahim Maalouf is making his acting debut in the play Un homme qui boit, rêve toujours d’un homme qui écoute (A Man Who Drinks Always Dreams of a Man Who Listens) at 13e Art in Paris, from February 27 to March 31, 2024. Ibrahim Maalouf, the distinguished Lebanese ...
Hiba Tawaji’s Prestigious European Tour
Fabienne Touma 06/02 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
For the first time in her career, and after having performed on the most prestigious stages in the world, the Lebanese artist Hiba Tawaji will headline on February 12 at Cadogan Hall in London and on May 29 at the Olympia in Paris, not to mention the European tour of the musical Notre Dame de Paris. A look back at the remarkable career of ...
Artistic Encounter With Ivan and Allan Debs
Fabienne Touma 2023-12-29 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Combining visual communication, advertising, brand identity and design, the artistic style of brothers Ivan and Allan Debs is notably unique. Gifted and humble, Ivan and Allan Debs have a significant artistic voice. They define themselves as “two hearts, two minds, one vision, one universe.” These multifaceted artists have united ...
The 45-Year Retrospective of Amine Jules Iskandar’s Paintings
Fabienne Touma 2023-12-14 10:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The architect and artist Amine Jules Iskandar will unveil a retrospective marking 45 years of his painting career, spanning from 1979 to 2023. This exhibition will be held at the Charles Corm Foundation, near the Beirut Museum, from December 16th to 23rd, 2023, between 3 PM and 7 PM. As a professional architect, Amine Jules Iskandar blends his ...