Culture

Fashion Meets Flowers at the Met Garden of Time
Fashion Meets Flowers at the Met Garden of Time

The Met Gala 2024, a must-attend fashion event, was held on Monday, May 6 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, celebrating the theme "The Garden of Time." The Met Gala, often referred to as the "Oscars of Fashion," is an annual extravaganza that captivates the globe with its opulence and elegance. Orchestrated by Anna Wintour, Vogue’s ...

Janet Jackson Will Shine on in Paris at Accor Arena
Janet Jackson Will Shine on in Paris at Accor Arena

  Janet Jackson, a global icon in the realms of pop and R&B, is set to electrify the Accor Arena in Paris on September 25, 2024. She will be joined by the esteemed Haitian artist Wyclef Jean as a special guest. This concert promises to be a highlight of her Together Again 2024 tour. Renowned for her prodigious talent and her seminal ...

'Sagas of Painful Bodies' or the Exposed Suffering
'Sagas of Painful Bodies' or the Exposed Suffering

The Janine Rubeiz Gallery, with its exhibition "Sagas of Painful Bodies," introduces us to the poignant and unique work of Manar Ali Hassan until May 31. This artist and curator, with a master's degree in visual arts from the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts (ALBA), showcased her paintings and installations in various galleries in Lebanon and ...

Dar Sader Celebrates Its One Hundred and Sixty-Year Anniversary
Dar Sader Celebrates Its One Hundred and Sixty-Year Anniversary

This is the story of four generations of the Sader family, their hard work, and their honored commitment to preserving and developing this precious heritage, which they have enhanced with great success; the story of more than a century and a half of dedication to Belles-Lettres and legal publications. In the 1970s, Dar Sader, the oldest Lebanese ...

Bernard Pivot, the Soul of French Culture, Dies at 89
Bernard Pivot, the Soul of French Culture, Dies at 89

  Bernard Pivot, an essential figure in the French cultural landscape, has left us, leaving behind an invaluable legacy. As a journalist, presenter, and lover of words, he made an indelible mark on the worlds of literature and television. His passing is a tremendous loss for everyone who, like me, had the chance to cross paths with ...

Madonna Dazzles Rio in Spectacular Copacabana Beach Celebration
Madonna Dazzles Rio in Spectacular Copacabana Beach Celebration

In a historic finale to her “Celebration Tour,” pop icon Madonna delivered an unforgettable performance for over 1.6 million fans on Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Copacabana beach. On Saturday night, the legendary Madonna took Rio de Janeiro by storm with a monumental free concert on the city’s famed Copacabana beach. The 65-year-old ...

Rediscovering Matisse: ‘L'Atelier Rouge’ Returns to Paris
Rediscovering Matisse: ‘L'Atelier Rouge’ Returns to Paris

In collaboration with the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen (Danish National Gallery), Fondation Louis Vuitton is currently hosting the exhibition Matisse, L'atelier rouge. This exhibition delves into the artistic journey of Henri Matisse (1869-1954), from the inception of his studio to ...

Bernard Hill, Titanic’s Captain and Lord of the Rings’ King, Dies at 78
Bernard Hill, Titanic’s Captain and Lord of the Rings’ King, Dies at 78

Renowned British actor Bernard Hill, known for his powerful performances in blockbusters like Titanic and The Lord of the Rings, passed away on May 5, 2024, leaving behind an impressive legacy. Bernard Hill, the acclaimed English actor known for his roles in Titanic and The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, has died at the age of 78. Hill passed ...

Francis Ford Coppola Unveils First Look at Megalopolis
Francis Ford Coppola Unveils First Look at Megalopolis

Famous filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola released a captivating teaser for his highly anticipated film, Megalopolis, set to premiere in competition at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Francis Ford Coppola, the visionary director behind cinematic masterpieces like The Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now, finally unveiled a tantalizing glimpse into his ...

Meryl Streep, a Cinema Legend Honored at Cannes
Meryl Streep, a Cinema Legend Honored at Cannes

A true icon of the seventh art, the multi-talented actress Meryl Streep will be awarded an Honorary Palme d’Or at the 77th edition of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. This recognition will crown an exceptional career spanning nearly half a century. Born Mary Louise Streep on June 22, 1949, in New Jersey, Meryl Streep is universally ...

Karine Hochar Reveals Her Dreamlike World at Chaos Gallery
Karine Hochar Reveals Her Dreamlike World at Chaos Gallery

Lebanese-Mexican artist Karine Hochar presents Comme je l’imagine, a captivating solo exhibition at Chaos Art Gallery in Beirut, from May 9 to June 4, 2024. An invitation to delve into a world of dreams and visual poetry. From May 9 to June 4, 2024, the Chaos Art Gallery opens its doors to Comme je l’imagine, a fascinating solo exhibition by ...

Nadine Labaki to This is Beirut: 'Cinema, Two Hours Stolen from Life'
Nadine Labaki to This is Beirut: 'Cinema, Two Hours Stolen from Life'

Nadine Labaki, an internationally renowned Lebanese director, screenwriter, and actress, embarks on a new adventure by serving on the official feature film jury at the world-famous Cannes Film Festival this year. Having already walked the Croisette as a director, a member of the Un certain regard jury, and having received the Jury Prize for her ...