2024-02-21 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Even Michelangelo's David is not immune to the accumulation of dust. Bi-monthly, this exemplar of Renaissance sculpture, finalized in 1504, undergoes meticulous cleansing at its domicile in the Accademia Gallery of Florence, where it has been housed for over a century and a half. Esteemed by countless admirers as the epitome of masculine beauty, ...
Alain E. Andrea 2024-02-20 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In this critical period where art in Lebanon, and particularly music, is sinking into a worrying decline, a methodical campaign of marginalization and discrimination has been persisting against seasoned artists for some time now. Recently, the sudden cancellation, without a convincing explanation, of concerts organized on a pro bono basis for ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-20 15:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A London Fashion Week event at the British Museum sparked significant outrage from Greece, particularly from Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, over the use of the Parthenon Marbles as a backdrop. In a recent event that reignited tensions between Greece and the United Kingdom, the British Museum hosted a London Fashion Week show that drew sharp ...
This Is Beirut 2024-02-20 13:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The renowned artist Chaouki Chamoun will showcase his solo exhibition, "Uprising Sceneries + Works on Paper," at the Mark Hachem Gallery. The opening reception is set for Thursday, February 22 at 6 PM, and the exhibition will remain accessible until March 9. Sceneries From the Uprising’s Dance: The Perfect Ecstasy Do colors and forms burst? ...
2024-02-20 10:28 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Born in 1935, famous Lebanese playwright and director Raymond Gebara passed away in 2015, leaving behind a solid Lebanese theater legacy for new generations to build on. From February 28 to April 7, Le Monnot theater honors Raymond Gebara with four of his plays, brought to life by four directors. This tribute celebrates Raymond Gebara's enduring ...
gdeveloper 2024-02-19 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In a discreet corner of the Monnot district lies Arcanes, a haven for miniature art. Created by Gaby Kamaret and Nada Abdallah, this store, akin to a small museum, transports visitors into a timeless dimension the moment they enter. Arcanes is a realm of creation, where each miniature narrates a story with breathtaking attention to ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-19 17:39 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards 2024 has once again illuminated the best of cinema, showcasing an array of talents that have captivated audiences and critics alike. This year’s ceremony was a vibrant celebration of storytelling, directing and acting, with Oppenheimer emerging as a major winner, alongside other ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-02-19 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The streets of Beirut are increasingly resembling a gigantic open-air bazaar… of luxury bag counterfeits! Kelly, Birkin, Lady Dior, Chanel 2.55, quilted bags, Hermès belts: they are absolutely everywhere, proudly displayed on the arms of Lebanese women or on the passenger seat of their shiny SUVs. “Look how beautiful my new Kelly is, I adore ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-19 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The upcoming BAFTA awards in London are set to be a star-studded event, highlighting the year’s best in cinema. Among the top contenders is Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan’s cinematic exploration of the creation of the atomic bomb, which has already achieved significant success and garnered over $1 billion at the box office. This film stands ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-18 18:22 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In today’s film industry, where prevailing beauty standards often overshadow diverse narratives, the film A Different Man emerges as a bold exception. This sharp comedy, vying for recognition at the Berlin film festival, takes a pioneering step by casting Adam Pearson, a British actor living with neurofibromatosis, in a leading role. He stars ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-18 14:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As London Fashion Week (LFW) marks its 40th season, it unfolds a tapestry of fashion that mirrors the eclectic and evolving nature of the industry. Amid the UK’s economic downturn, LFW kicked off with a display that spanned from the traditional tweed to the iconic low-rise jeans of the early 2000s, showcasing the resilience and ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-02-18 10:56 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In Mother Valley, Carlos Chahine delivers a nuanced portrait of Lebanon in 1958, capturing with finesse a woman’s quest for freedom in a changing world. This Franco-Lebanese film skillfully blends historical drama with intimate exploration, establishing itself as a major work in the cinematic landscape of 2023. Carlos Chahine’s ...