Alain E. Andrea 2024-03-03 10:30 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Among the luminaries of 19th-century European music, Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) stands out as the undisputed "poet of the piano." He deliberately focused on the piano, the king of instruments, to delve into and elevate the nuanced emotions of Romantic music—ranging from passion and melancholy to rebellion, despair and exuberance. His ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-03-02 18:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Following the triumph of Bharati, Bollywood makes a blazing return to European stages with Devdas, a captivating musical spectacle led by Bhavna Pani. Indian cinema continues to weave its web beyond its borders, this time capturing the European imagination with the launch of Devdas, a musical comedy based on the eponymous film that ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Émotions Florissantes (Flourishing Emotions) by Aline Abi Fadel will be held from March 1st to the 15th at Maher Attar’s studio. This exhibition offers a journey into the heart of abstract expressionism, exploring the realm of emotions through a unique play of colors and shapes. The works in this collection celebrate the human experience, with ...
2024-03-02 10:18 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
At Paris Fashion Week on Friday, the Japanese fashion house Issey Miyake, steadfastly grounded in its approach yet pairing the most sophisticated designer dresses with casual footwear, ventured into the realm of unusual color combinations and embraced a highly eclectic "mix and match" philosophy for its women's fashion show. Satoshi Kondo, the ...
Alain E. Andrea 2024-03-01 20:16 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Among the luminaries of 19th-century European music, Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) stands out as the undisputed 'poet of the piano.' He deliberately focused on the piano, the king of instruments, to delve into and elevate the nuanced emotions of Romantic music — ranging from passion and melancholy to rebellion, despair, and exuberance. His ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-01 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In a world where art stands as a testament to the tumults of our era, renowned Lebanese artist Bassam Geitani invites us into profound introspection through his exhibition Dans le creux du chaos (In the Hollow of Chaos) at the Galerie Janine Rubeiz. Nadine Majdalani Begdache beckons art enthusiasts to the opening on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. The ...
2024-03-01 10:36 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Listen to the article Renowned Italian filmmaker Paolo Taviani, celebrated for his compelling biographical drama Padre Padrone, which clinched the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Roberto Gualtieri, the mayor of Rome, announced the news. Paolo Taviani ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-29 18:18 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In an exciting announcement for movie and music fans alike, Ryan Gosling is set to perform live at the upcoming Oscars ceremony. The Academy Award-nominated star, renowned for his role in the cinematic sensation Barbie, will showcase his vocal talents with the power ballad I'm Just Ken at the prestigious March 10 gala. This performance is eagerly ...
Nada Skaff 2024-02-29 13:47 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
In Venice, a city in perpetual mutation where beauty remains a constant and luminous evidence of the present moment, Marya Kazoun has made her home. A Lebanese-Canadian born in Beirut, she attended the Protestant College and then the Lebanese American University for a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in interior architecture. She also holds a ...
2024-02-29 13:38 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The iconic Aston Martin DB5, synonymous with James Bond's stylish escapades since its appearance in Goldfinger in 1964, is set to be a centerpiece at the forthcoming Bond in Motion exhibition. This prestigious event is scheduled to be hosted by the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC, with the exhibition opening its doors to the public on ...
2024-02-28 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The 39th annual ceremony of the Film Independent Spirit Awards, held in Santa Monica, California on February 25, 2024, showcased an innovative departure from traditional red-carpet aesthetics. Notably, the event featured a blue carpet, intentionally chosen to resonate with the Film Independent Spirit Awards' branding. This choice ...
2024-02-28 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
International personalities, including Jennifer Lawrence and Natalie Portman, graced the front row on Tuesday, February 27, as Dior paid tribute to its 1960s pop-culture zenith during Paris Fashion Week. The collection underscored the genesis of Miss Dior in the 1960s, a pivotal era when the label commenced the provision of ready-to-wear ...