This Is Beirut 20/03 17:58 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Union Marks, in collaboration with Lary Bou Saff, cordially invites the public to the Beirut Animation Nights' inaugural festivities. The event will take place at Union Marks and will welcome attendees without prior reservations. Beirut Animation Nights will be celebrated from March 22 until March 24, with a wide range of activities. On Friday, ...
20/03 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The renowned Belgian fashion designer, Dries Van Noten, announced his decision to relinquish his role as the creative director of the eponymous label later this year. This announcement was made on Tuesday, March 19. Van Noten, aged 65, indicated that his departure will occur after the forthcoming Paris Fashion Week menswear presentation in ...
This Is Beirut 20/03 10:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Inter-Country Committee BeLux-Lebanon of Rotary International, in collaboration with the Euro-Lebanese Medical Society (SMEL) and under the auspices of the Embassy of Lebanon in Brussels, is hosting an exhibition featuring emerging Lebanese artists in Uccle. Curated by Fabienne Touma (ELFAN), the event will run from March 21 to March ...
19/03 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The emergence of generative intelligence is disrupting numerous sectors, and journalism is no exception. This technology, capable of producing text, images, and videos of impressive quality, raises crucial questions about the evolution of the profession. While generative AI poses an evident threat to certain traditional aspects of journalism, it ...
Zeina Nader 19/03 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the play titled Min Kfarchima lal Madfoun, Nathalie Naoum makes her grand return. After a long career in television and journalism, and a period away from the cameras, she delivers a breathtaking performance on the stage of the Monnot Theatre in a play written by the incomparable Yehia Jaber. After writing and directing Mjaddra Hamra in 2018, ...
Béatrice Moreau 19/03 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Frans de Waal, a renowned Dutch primatologist whose groundbreaking research revolutionized our understanding of primate behavior and human nature, passed away on March 14, 2023, at the age of 75. Born in the Netherlands, de Waal dedicated his life to studying chimpanzees, bonobos and capuchin monkeys, challenging long-held beliefs about the ...
Béatrice Moreau 18/03 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In an unprecedented move, Pope Francis ventured into the literary world with his first autobiography, Life: My Story Through History, set to grace bookshelves globally next week. At 87, the pontiff, known for his reformative stance within the Roman Catholic Church, embarks on a journey through the pages of history, intertwining personal anecdotes, ...
Béatrice Moreau 18/03 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Chaos Art Gallery is thrilled to present The YoYo's World, a captivating solo exhibition by Lebanese artist Dalia Dakhlallah, showcasing her personal perspective on family bonds and joyful moments through a vibrant and dreamlike artistic lens. Dalia Dakhlallah, a Lebanese artist based between Beirut and Dubai, found her calling in the world of ...
18/03 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Omar Rahbany, a scion of the illustrious Rahbani lineage—Ghadi Rahbani’s son and Mansour Rahbani’s grandson—weaves a tapestry of sound that transcends the boundaries of geography and genre. A modern-day maestro, Omar Rahbany's artistry invites us into a world where music becomes the universal language of connection, discovery and ...
Maxime Pluvinet 17/03 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
After detailing the doctrines and origins of Ismailism, an offshoot of sevener Shiism, born in the 8th century, the latter part of this article explores specific texts of the nizarite branch, known as the "Assassins," and recounts their fate following their defeat during the Mongol invasions of the thirteenth century. Gaining notoriety ...
Béatrice Moreau 17/03 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Bourse de Commerce in Paris unveils its new exhibition, Le monde comme il va — The World As It Goes, a striking reflection of our troubled times. Dive into the destabilizing and poetic universe of the Pinault collection. Exploring François Pinault’s collection, boasting over 10,000 works displayed at the Bourse in Paris, leaves a ...
Béatrice Moreau 17/03 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In the heart of Mexico City, a striking art installation captured public attention, blending modern technology with ancient heritage in a provocative statement. Mexican artist Chavis Marmol created a spectacle that’s hard to ignore: a $40,000 Tesla car crushed under the weight of a colossal pre-Hispanic-inspired sculpture. At 42, ...