Alain E. Andrea 2024-08-04 18:01 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
On August 4, 2020, Beirut was suddenly plunged into an apocalyptic night. A day that now marks history. Four years later, This is Beirut commemorates this tragedy through three funeral marches. It was a summer evening. Beirut buzzed under an amber sky, its alleys caressed by the last rays of day. Nothing suggested that this serenity would ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-08-04 14:47 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Four years after the tragedy of the Beirut port explosion, artist Pierre Abboud calls out to the capital with Natrin..., a striking installation of 44 life-sized colored metal silhouettes, embodying the relentless cry of the victims’ families who, despite the passage of time, have never stopped demanding truth and justice. On August ...
2024-08-04 13:08 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
The disaster of August 4, 2020 has caused much blood and ink to flow. Here is a non-exhaustive list of novels, diaries, short stories, essays and collective works on the explosion of the century, which devastated Beirut, the thousand-year-old city, "dead a thousand times and relived a thousand times." In the series of books published ...
2024-08-03 18:03 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
As part of the Ghalboun International Festival, Vivaldi's Oriental Four Seasons took place on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the St. Gabriel Winery. The Vivaldi's Oriental Four Seasons’ cultural event, held within the Ghalboun International Festival, attracted classical music lovers. The concert was preceded by a wine tasting, accompanied by ...
2024-08-03 14:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
An enchanting journey awaits fashion lovers at the Galerie Dior, offering a unique experience for solo cultural explorers, friends on a day out, or families celebrating special occasions. The space has been set up to reveal the fashion heritage of Dior and its marvels. The Galerie Dior invites visitors to explore 13 distinct rooms and universes, ...
2024-08-03 10:57 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The inauguration of the first edition of Batroun Photo, an unprecedented open-air photography festival organized in partnership with the Beirut Center of Photography (BCP) as part of the Batroun Festival, took place on July 31, 2024. Throughout the month of August, the city of Batroun will be transformed into an open-air art gallery. The opening ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-08-02 18:33 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
In these troubled times, as Lebanon is once again plunged into uncertainty, culture remains an unwavering pillar and a bulwark against the darkness threatening to engulf the Land of the Cedars. Despite the challenges the nation faces, the Lebanese display extraordinary resilience, celebrating life with unmatched fervor. In this article, we review ...
2024-08-02 13:58 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The gallery Les Filles du Calvaire in Paris currently explores the complex universe of Britney Spears. The exhibition continues until September 21, 2024. Once upon a time, a 17-year-old girl became a global idol with her hit Baby One More Time. A fairy tale? Not quite. The gallery Les Filles du Calvaire tells a different story in its exhibition ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-08-02 10:32 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Guilherme Peixoto, a Catholic priest and star of electronic music in Portugal, mixes faith and beats to convey the Church’s message to younger generations. In a world where religion and popular culture often seem out of sync, one man in Portugal has found a way to reconcile them. Guilherme Peixoto, 50, is both a Catholic priest and an ...
David Sahyoun 2024-08-01 18:11 - Reading : 5 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 psychoanalytic ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-08-01 10:26 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Defying the digital era’s supremacy, film photography is experiencing an unforeseen revival, compelling even the renowned Japanese manufacturer Pentax to introduce a new model after a 21-year hiatus. In a world where smartphones have made photography ubiquitous and instantaneous, a surprising trend is emerging: the return of film photography. ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-08-01 09:46 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Colette Naufal, founder of the Beirut International Film Festival, shaped the Lebanese cinematic landscape for more than two decades. Her passing at 78 leaves a significant void, but her legacy is imperishable. The Birth of a Passion Although few details are known about Colette Naufal’s youth, it is evident that she developed a deep ...