Culture

Beirut's Urban Tapestry Through Karim Sakr's Lens
Beirut's Urban Tapestry Through Karim Sakr's Lens

Through his exhibition "@BEIRUT_STREETS," Karim Sakr offers an authentic look at the city of Beirut and its inhabitants. The French Institute of Lebanon has given him carte blanche as part of the "Grand Weekend of French Cinema," providing the public with a unique opportunity to explore his photographic world from May 30 to June 30. Known for his ...

Fashion Week Brings Glamour Amidst Parisian Chaos
Fashion Week Brings Glamour Amidst Parisian Chaos

  Paris Fashion Week returns on Tuesday, June 18, offering a touch of glamour to a country currently navigating political turmoil. The event kicks off with Menswear Week, running until next Sunday, followed by the haute couture shows until June 27. The landscape in France has been turbulent since President Emmanuel Macron called surprise ...

Helen Zughaib’s Engaged Art in Washington, DC
Helen Zughaib’s Engaged Art in Washington, DC

Lebanese-American artist Helen Zughaib is exhibiting her engaged works at the Hillyer Gallery in Washington DC until June 30. Her work reflects the barriers faced by people fleeing their homes while celebrating their resilience. The exhibition “Borders and Barriers, Pattern of Resilience” by Helen Zughaib is presented at the Hillyer Gallery ...

Bond Producers Honored as 007 Franchise Faces Uncertain Future
Bond Producers Honored as 007 Franchise Faces Uncertain Future

  Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, the sibling producers behind the James Bond franchise, are set to receive honorary Oscars amidst anticipation for the next 007 actor. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday that Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, the half-sibling producers of the James Bond ...

‘Expressions of Diversity’: An Artistic Journey by Artists of Beirut
‘Expressions of Diversity’: An Artistic Journey by Artists of Beirut

From June 20 to June 30 2024, Arthaus Beirut hosts an exceptional exhibition organized by Artists of Beirut. This happening celebrates diversity and female talent in the Lebanese artistic world. Arthaus Beirut in Gemmayze hosts the remarkable 'Expressions of Diversity' exhibition. Organized by Artists of Beirut, this event features works by 13 ...

The Artistic Portraits of Mario Zaher
The Artistic Portraits of Mario Zaher

  Lebanese artist Mario Zaher presents his first solo exhibition, “You, Me and Everyone in Between,” on June 20, at the newly opened gallery in Gemmayzeh, Gemspace. Mario Zaher has nurtured a growing passion for art, drawing, and colors since his childhood. It was through his academic journey in interior design at the Holy Spirit ...

“Le Mensonge” by Dia Audi: A Crying Truth
“Le Mensonge” by Dia Audi: A Crying Truth

Following her debut song La petite grande, Dia Audi releases Le mensonge that blends French hip hop-rap and electronic music, on a base of subtle afro beats. With her artistic videos infused with contemporary dance, her lyrics resonate, once again showcasing an innovative spirit and a creative ...

Cultural ‘Encounter in the Bekaa’ by the Institut Français
Cultural ‘Encounter in the Bekaa’ by the Institut Français

From June 14 to 16, the Bekaa Valley will buzz with a vibrant artistic festival. Organized by the Institut français du Liban in the Bekaa, the happening will offer free performances spanning theater, music, dance, and storytelling to a broad audience. The "Encounter in the Bekaa" festival will take place in Zahlé, Baalbeck, and Hermel. ...

Historic Early Heatwave Forces Closure of Athens Acropolis
Historic Early Heatwave Forces Closure of Athens Acropolis

As an unprecedented June heatwave grips Greece, the famed Acropolis in Athens has been forced to close during peak hours to protect tourists from dangerous temperatures. Greece is known for its scorching summer heat, but this year, the country is facing its earliest recorded heatwave in history. Temperatures are expected to soar to a blistering ...

Five Artists, Five Universes to Discover at Galerie Jacques Ouaiss
Five Artists, Five Universes to Discover at Galerie Jacques Ouaiss

As part of the “collective exhibitions” presented by Lorraine Ouaiss, Galerie Jacques Ouaiss is hosting five talented artists on a creative journey through painting, photography, sculpture, and ceramics from June 13 to June 29, 2024. From June 13 to June 29, 2024, Galerie Jacques Ouaiss, under the direction of Lorraine Ouaiss, will host a ...

Beirut Art Days: An Artistic Wave in Lebanon from July 3 to 6
Beirut Art Days: An Artistic Wave in Lebanon from July 3 to 6

From July 3 to 6, 2024, Lebanon will vibrate to the rhythm of Beirut Art Days, an unprecedented cultural event that will bring together 70 artists and offer more than 130 free events across the entire country. Supported by the Cultural Agenda and the Beirut Art Days Committee, this ambitious initiative aims to celebrate the extraordinary ...

Adonis Takes Europe by Storm: Lebanese Rock Sensation on Tour
Adonis Takes Europe by Storm: Lebanese Rock Sensation on Tour

The Lebanese rock band Adonis, known for its emotive lyrics and catchy melodies in the Lebanese dialect, is set to ignite European stages with a series of three highly anticipated concerts in Utrecht (Netherlands), London, and Paris from June 14 to 16. Formed in 2011 by Anthony Adonis (vocals, keyboard) and Joey Abou Jawdeh (guitar), who were ...