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Tom Cruise and Dystopia Await Olympics Finale
Tom Cruise and Dystopia Await Olympics Finale

Tom Cruise's rumored stunt and a "dystopian" theme promise a memorable handover from Paris to LA as the 2024 Olympics draw to a close on Sunday. The Paris Olympics will conclude with what promises to be a spectacular closing ceremony at the Stade de France on Sunday evening. In contrast to the unprecedented complexity and joyful tone of the ...

Banksy Captivates London with Animal Trilogy
Banksy Captivates London with Animal Trilogy

  In a span of three days, renowned British street artist Banksy has unveiled a trio of thought-provoking animal-themed artworks across London, sparking speculation about their underlying message. The streets of London have once again been graced by the enigmatic brushstrokes of Banksy, as the elusive artist unveiled three new works in the ...

Blind Museum Visitors Explore World Wonders by Touch
Blind Museum Visitors Explore World Wonders by Touch

  In Madrid, a unique museum allows the visually impaired to discover famous global monuments through meticulously crafted scale models, providing an immersive and tactile experience. The Madrid Typhlological Museum, established in 1992 by Spain’s national organization for the blind (ONCE), offers a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors, ...

Taylor Swift's Concerts Canceled in Vienna: Can Terrorism Silence Our Culture?
Taylor Swift's Concerts Canceled in Vienna: Can Terrorism Silence Our Culture?

  The cancellation of Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna due to a terrorist threat raises profound questions about the vulnerability of Western culture — and its followers — in the face of those who seek to spread terror. The cancellation of the three Taylor Swift concerts scheduled for this week at Vienna’s Ernst-Happel Stadium, ...

Einstein’s Letter to Freud: Why War?
Einstein’s Letter to Freud: Why War?

Every week, we invite you to explore a striking theme 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 psychoanalytic ...

Incarceration and Collaboration Duo Tale: Bestselling Novel from Prison
Incarceration and Collaboration Duo Tale: Bestselling Novel from Prison

Kurdish leader Selahattin Demirtaş and Turkish writer Yiğit Bener pen a crime novel in a unique literary collaboration across prison bars, igniting conversations on reconciliation in polarized Turkey. In an extraordinary literary collaboration, a jailed Kurdish leader, Selahattin Demirtaş, and a Turkish writer, Yiğit Bener, have turned their ...

The 'Odyssée Musicale' Kick Starts with 'Mystères Baroques' in Zouk Mikael
The 'Odyssée Musicale' Kick Starts with 'Mystères Baroques' in Zouk Mikael

The Bacchus Social Club inaugurated its L’Odyssée musicale Festival by presenting Mystères Baroques, a concert dedicated to baroque music. The municipal library of Zouk Mikael, adorned with books, offered the audience a unique experience where baroque music intertwined with the literary world, creating an unprecedented and immersive ...

'Honné et Tatémaé': The Dialogue with Stone by Randa Nehmé
'Honné et Tatémaé': The Dialogue with Stone by Randa Nehmé

Randa Nehmé is exhibiting at Maya Art Space gallery until August 8th, showcasing poetic sculptures that pay homage to over thirty years of experience in her craft. Although Randa Nehmé is an experienced sculptor, this is her first time exhibiting in a city gallery. “I am attached to nature, the stone belongs where it is,” she says. She ...

The Pope’s Passion for Books and Tragedies
The Pope’s Passion for Books and Tragedies

Pope Francis advocates for the power of reading and champions this brain activity for personal and spiritual growth. Pope Francis's literary inclinations took center stage on Sunday, August 4, as the Vatican released a letter in which the pontiff extolled the virtues of reading, particularly for young priests. In his July 17 letter, published in ...

“Unmasked”: A Celebration of Contemporary Lebanese Art in the Heart of Venice
“Unmasked”: A Celebration of Contemporary Lebanese Art in the Heart of Venice

  As the Venice Biennale is in full swing, a captivating exhibition is illuminating the artistic landscape of the City of Canals. “Unmasked,” showcased at the prestigious Galleria ItinerArte, offers a fascinating dive into contemporary Lebanese art through the works of three renowned artists: Zeina Nader, Claude Saba, and Lina Husseini. ...

Stars Align at Locarno Film Festival: Celebrating Cinema's Finest
Stars Align at Locarno Film Festival: Celebrating Cinema's Finest

The picturesque town of Locarno, nestled on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Switzerland’s Italian-speaking Ticino region, is set to come alive as the Locarno Film Festival opens on Wednesday, august 7, with an ode to cinema’s finest. The 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, running until August 17, features an impressive selection of 225 ...

Biodiversity and Culture at REEF 2024: Kobayat Unites Eastern Mediterranean
Biodiversity and Culture at REEF 2024: Kobayat Unites Eastern Mediterranean

Kobayat hosted nearly 3,000 participants at the REEF Gatherings 2024 from July 26 to 28. Focused on biodiversity and human diversity, this sixth edition inaugurated the Biodiversity and Cinema program with the premiere of eight films. Various activities, poignant conferences, and film screenings marked the REEF Gatherings 2024, enhancing ...