This Is Beirut 23/02 15:16 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Lebanese Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia 2024, presented under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and organized by the Lebanese Visual Art Association (LVAA), offers a multidimensional and artistic exploration through Mounira Al Solh’s installation Dancing With Her Myth. This work ...
23/02 13:39 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In the heart of Manhattan, within the prestigious confines of the Rockefeller Center where Christie's headquarters reside, an auction of significant magnitude unfolded, dedicated to the memorabilia of British music icon Elton John. This memorable evening, marking the beginning of a series of events devoted to the artist, succeeded in amassing ...
23/02 10:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, the towering Lebanese actor, playwright, and director Antoine Moultaka passed away at the age of 91. The esteemed figure was renowned for his adaptations and translations of illustrious masterpieces of the sixth art, in collaboration with his wife, Latifé Moultaka, and for his grand-scale performances. Why is he ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 22/02 18:37 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
While Lebanon faces multiple crises, the Al Bustan Festival stood up to adversity this year by celebrating a highly symbolic double anniversary: its 30th year of existence and the centennial of Puccini’s passing. It was in this challenging context that the lights turned on Wednesday night on the stage of the Emile Bustani auditorium, ...
Béatrice Moreau 22/02 15:12 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Singapore has taken a significant step to become the exclusive Southeast Asian host for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, marking a monumental event for the city-state’s entertainment and tourism sector. In a move that underscores Singapore’s ambition to solidify its position as a premier destination for international entertainment, the government, ...
This Is Beirut 22/02 10:31 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In the spirit of fostering cultural exchange and communal joy, Guimarães Rosa Institute Beirut (IGR Beirut) recently announced an exhilarating event that promises to transport attendees to the vibrant heart of Brazil's most iconic celebration, the Carnival. This festivity, emblematic of fraternity, equality and hope, is scheduled to unfold in ...
This Is Beirut 21/02 22:27 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Renowned actor Antoine Moltaka, known for his significant contributions to the Lebanese theater scene, has died. He was 87. Born in Wadi Shahrour, Lebanon, Moltaka was four years old when he went on stage for the first time. He played a peasant. Over the years, his passion for the arts blossomed, leading him to create scenes with neighborhood ...
21/02 17:58 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
A “coup de cœur” in art is offered to us at the Rebirth Beirut Gallery in Gemmayze from February 19 to 28, 2024. In this exhibition, a series of unprecedented artworks is unveiled in collaboration with Art Centuries, owned by Johnny Chartouni, an art collector and dealer. This highly eclectic collection gathers works from a plethora of ...
Béatrice Moreau 21/02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Two years have passed since the siege of Mariupol, a grim chapter in the ongoing conflict that left the city under Russian control. However, Ukrainian journalist Mstyslav Chernov remains dedicated to ensuring that the harrowing tale of Mariupol does not fade into oblivion. His documentary, 20 Days in Mariupol, recently clinched the BAFTA for Best ...
21/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Even Michelangelo's David is not immune to the accumulation of dust. Bi-monthly, this exemplar of Renaissance sculpture, finalized in 1504, undergoes meticulous cleansing at its domicile in the Accademia Gallery of Florence, where it has been housed for over a century and a half. Esteemed by countless admirers as the epitome of masculine beauty, ...
Alain E. Andrea 20/02 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In this critical period where art in Lebanon, and particularly music, is sinking into a worrying decline, a methodical campaign of marginalization and discrimination has been persisting against seasoned artists for some time now. Recently, the sudden cancellation, without a convincing explanation, of concerts organized on a pro bono basis for ...
Béatrice Moreau 20/02 15:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A London Fashion Week event at the British Museum sparked significant outrage from Greece, particularly from Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, over the use of the Parthenon Marbles as a backdrop. In a recent event that reignited tensions between Greece and the United Kingdom, the British Museum hosted a London Fashion Week show that drew sharp ...