2024-07-05 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
On June 28, editor and author Saria Hanna Moutran signed her fourth children’s book, Gibran Khalil Gibran, the Poet Without Borders, part of the “Great Lebanese Legends” collection, published by Head in the Stars. Telling children the fabulous stories of Lebanese personalities who have made their mark on the world with their talent is a ...
2024-07-04 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A Barbie doll that spent six months on the ISS will debut at London's Design Museum this week. This celebration marks Barbie's 65th anniversary in partnership with Mattel. A Barbie doll that spent six months orbiting the Earth aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will make its public debut this week at the Design Museum in London. ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-04 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
From July 5 to 13, 2024, “Italian Screens” presents in Beirut a selection of the most iconic Italian films of 2023. This event will take place at Beirut Souks Cinemacity. The Lebanese capital is set to welcome “Italian Screens,” an initiative by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Directorate ...
2024-07-04 11:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Currently, the spotlight at Le Monnot Theater is on Hal Hal Shi Tabi3i, a play directed by the talented Riyad Chirazi. On stage, Talal Jurdi and Ziad Itani deliver outstanding performances in the lead roles. Among the must-see pieces of this theatrical season, Hal Hal Shi Tabi3i (Is This Normal?) at Le Monnot Theater stands out with its ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-03 19:01 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The film world mourns the loss of Robert Towne, who passed away at 89. Oscar-winning writer of Chinatown, this genius screenwriter left an indelible mark on Hollywood with his incisive dialogue and complex plots, shaping the art of cinema. Robert Towne, one of the greatest screenwriters in American cinema history, passed away peacefully at the ...
2024-07-03 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lubnan Baalbaki, the permanent conductor of the Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra, often associated with Western classical music, will ignite the Batroun Festival on July 26 at 8 PM during a “Lebanese Night.” This concert will revive the great hits of Lebanese songs from the 1950s to the 1980s and resurrect the masterpieces of great deceased ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-03 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
As part of the Beirut Art Days, the Teal Art Foundation presents “Vision of Time,” a unique exhibition blending traditional art with modern technologies. A fascinating dialogue between eight historical paintings of Bedouin women and the contemporary creation of Roger Moukarzel. From July 3 to July 16, the Teal Art Foundation invites us on an ...
David Sahyoun 2024-07-03 11:16 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Every week, we invite you to explore a striking quote from a great psychoanalyst to reveal its depth and richness. These lapidary, often provocative formulas open up new perspectives on the intricacies of the human psyche. By deciphering these quotes with rigor and pedagogy, we invite you on a fascinating journey to the heart of ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-07-02 18:17 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Lebanon celebrated the opening of the Saloua Raouda Choucair Museum, paying tribute to the pioneer of Arab abstract art. Nestled in a pine forest in Ras el-Metn, this artistic sanctuary offers an exceptional immersion into the universe of this visionary artist. An hour’s drive from the bustling city of Beirut, the Saloua Raouda Choucair Museum ...
Zeina Nader 2024-07-02 14:02 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The opening of the exhibition Spectrum of Life: Perceptions by Sari el-Khazen, organized by BEYxART as part of Beirut Art Days, will take place on Friday, July 5, from 6 PM to 9 PM at Art Apart in Gemmayzé. Curated by Ranine el-Homsi, this exhibition will continue until July 15. Sari el-Khazen, a Lebanese architect, interior designer, artist, ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-02 10:27 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Renowned Albanian novelist Ismail Kadare, whose works defied the oppressive communist regime, passed away at 88, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped Albanian literature and society. Ismail Kadare, the acclaimed Albanian novelist who used his pen to challenge the oppressive communist dictatorship of Enver Hoxha, passed away at a hospital in ...
2024-07-01 18:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Jennifer Lopez’s Atlas, a recently released Netflix original, blends sci-fi and emotional depth. Directed by Brad Peyton, it follows a misanthropic analyst battling AI on a distant planet. Jennifer Lopez’s new Netflix original movie, Atlas, has captivated viewers despite receiving mixed reviews. Directed by Brad Peyton, known for ...