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When Big Brother Hides Within Ourselves
When Big Brother Hides Within Ourselves

It seems we are living in a marvelous era where the inquisitive eye of Big Brother has found a new playground: our own minds. Like a benevolent lifeguard, he ensures that we do not drown in the troubled waters of our free will. How fortunate we are! But beware, Big Brother is not always an external entity, the big bad government or the ...

15 Must-Watch Films on Netflix: A Cinematic Journey Across Genres
15 Must-Watch Films on Netflix: A Cinematic Journey Across Genres

Netflix, the world’s leading streaming platform, offers an extensive library of films that caters to every taste and preference. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to decide what to watch. To help you navigate this sea of cinematic gems, we’ve curated a list of the 15 best movies currently streaming on Netflix. From ...

The Singer Kendji Girac Seriously Wounded by Gunshot
The Singer Kendji Girac Seriously Wounded by Gunshot

Singer Kendji Girac, 27, is fighting for his life after being critically injured by a gunshot on the night of April 21 to 22, 2024, in Biscarrosse, in the Landes region. This tragedy has deeply shaken his loved ones and fans, as the young artist, who rose to fame on The Voice in 2014, was at the peak of his career. Here is a look back at the ...

Flamenco Fashion Fever: Seville’s Dazzling Dresses Take Center Stage
Flamenco Fashion Fever: Seville’s Dazzling Dresses Take Center Stage

  As Seville’s annual feria approaches, the city’s flamenco dress designers work tirelessly to create stunning gowns that embody the essence of Andalusian tradition and style. In the heart of Seville’s Old City, Luis Fernandez’s workshop buzzes with activity as customers flock to try on his stunning collection of flamenco dresses. ...

Sebastiao Salgado: 50 Years of Photography for the Planet
Sebastiao Salgado: 50 Years of Photography for the Planet

Renowned Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado, now 80, presents a retrospective of his 50-year career in London, emphasizing the need to raise awareness about global deforestation. Sebastiao Salgado, the 80 year-old Brazilian photographer, is showcasing a retrospective of his 50-year career at Somerset House in London until May 6. The ...

‘Rayons d’Or Pour le Liban:’ An Artistic and Philanthropic Exhibition
‘Rayons d’Or Pour le Liban:’ An Artistic and Philanthropic Exhibition

A charity exhibition bringing together 30 contemporary artists in Paris, with sales funding scholarships for disadvantaged students of the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts, University of Balamand. From May 30 to July 6, 2024, the Mazarine Variations Gallery, nestled in the heart of Paris’s 6th arrondissement, will host an exceptional philanthropic ...

‘Whispers of Obsession’ by Micheline Nohra
‘Whispers of Obsession’ by Micheline Nohra

Micheline Nohra, trained at the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts, invites us to discover her exhibition "Whispers of Obsession" at L'atelier by Maher Attar, running until April 23. This showcase plunges us into a fantastical and burlesque universe of half-figurative, half-abstract portraits that transform into strange and improbable ...

Enter a New Dimension With Fulvio Codsi
Enter a New Dimension With Fulvio Codsi

Simply stepping into downtown’s Maya Artspace gallery immediately immerses you in the striking universe of Lebanese painter Fulvio Codsi. His retrospective, Regeneration, is currently on display until April 26. Join us for a private and exciting tour and meet the artist himself. “The first time I entered the gallery and saw all my canvases ...

‘Elektra,’ A Cinematic Experience Between Beirut and Greek Tragedy
‘Elektra,’ A Cinematic Experience Between Beirut and Greek Tragedy

The film Elektra was showcased at the Women International Film Festival at ABC Dbayeh on Thursday, April 18, graced by the presence of director Hisham Bizri. The cast included Diamand Abou Abboud alongside Manal Issa (Elektra), Flavia Bechara (Orestes), Lisa Debs (Aegisthus) and Reina Jabbour (chorus). Set within the war-torn confines of Beirut's ...

Lebanon Pavilion Inaugurated at the Venice Biennale
Lebanon Pavilion Inaugurated at the Venice Biennale

The Lebanon Pavilion celebrated the opening of "Dancing with Her Myth," a captivating multimedia installation by artist Mounira Al Solh, under the curatorship and artistic direction of Nada Ghandour, commissioner and curator of the exhibition, at the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. The inauguration took place in the ...

'MESH' Aims to Unite the Lebanese Through Art
'MESH' Aims to Unite the Lebanese Through Art

MESH: Art and Fashion Exhibition is now open for visitors who are invited to engage with traditional crafts and reconnect with the beauty of Lebanese culture and art.

James McCartney and Sean Ono Lennon Release 'Primrose Hill'
James McCartney and Sean Ono Lennon Release 'Primrose Hill'

In a remarkable collaboration that has sent waves of excitement through the music world, James McCartney and Sean Ono Lennon, the sons of legendary Beatles songwriters Paul McCartney and John Lennon, have joined forces to release a new single titled Primrose Hill. The song, which pays homage to the star-studded London neighborhood, marks a ...