Bélinda Ibrahim 12/02 11:04 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
“Respect is what we owe to those who have paved the way for us.” This is what Taylor Swift must have forgotten when receiving her Grammy from the great Céline Dion. Surrounded by her team and Lana Del Rey, she scooped up the Album of the Year Grammy from Céline Dion’s hands without even acknowledging her, apparently seeing her merely as a ...
This Is Beirut 11/02 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
From February 3 to March 3, 2024, the Anima Gallery in Doha, Qatar, presents an individual exhibition by Jean Boghossian titled "Flames." The exhibition reflects the rich journey of the artist, who transitioned from jeweler to visionary artist. Boghossian's complex art of creation with precious metals and gems laid the foundation for his ...
11/02 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Helmut Lang initiated the autumn-winter 2024 New York Fashion Week marathon on Friday, February 9. The fashion artist unveiled a collection that offers "protection" with distinctly urban flair. The Helmut Lang’s autumn-winter 2024 New York Fashion Week kicked off with an innovative use of bubble wrap fabric, balaclavas and puff jackets, ...
This Is Beirut 11/02 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Museum of Fine Arts in Lyon has formally lodged a complaint following the defacement of a glazed Monet painting by two activists from "Riposte Alimentaire" on February 10. The environmentalist group was previously responsible for a similar act against the Mona Lisa. "On Saturday, February 10th, at approximately 3:30 PM, Claude Monet's ...
Samar Kadi 10/02 19:07 - Reading : less than a minute
French singer Bernard Sauvat was in Concert at Casino du Liban on February 9 on the occasion of St. Valentine's Day. His love songs brought back nostalgia to a whole generation of Lebanese who grew up in the eighties of the last century.
Béatrice Moreau 10/02 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Spain’s highly anticipated Goya Awards ceremony, slated for Saturday, finds itself embroiled in controversy as allegations of sexual assault surface against an independent Spanish filmmaker. Actor Sigourney Weaver, set to receive an honor at the event, addressed the issue ahead of the ceremony. As the Goya Awards ceremony approaches, ...
10/02 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz, titans of the American music scene, have orchestrated a monumental exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum in New York, starting February 6, showcasing seminal works from the African-American community and the broader Black diaspora. The exhibition, aptly named Giants, not only celebrates the magnitude of the artworks ...
This Is Beirut 10/02 10:58 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The International Advertising Association (IAA) Lebanon Chapter's Hall of Fame induction ceremony emerged as a landmark event, commemorating the exceptional contributions of 17 luminaries from the Lebanese advertising realm. The event was hosted at the Casino du Liban. The IAA gala celebrated the innovation, creativity, and unwavering commitment ...
This Is Beirut 09/02 21:17 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The distinguished Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa, renowned for his leadership of globally acclaimed orchestras, has passed away at his residence in Tokyo at the age of 88, as announced by his management on Friday, February 9. "Conductor Seiji Ozawa departed this life serenely at his domicile on February 6th, 2024, aged 88," proclaimed his ...
09/02 18:17 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On February 8, 2024, in the heart of Barcelona, a poignant moment unfolded as a young girl encountered a newly unveiled sculpture. The creation is put to life by the renowned French street artist James Colomina. An evocative piece of art signed by French street artist James Colomina portrays two children clasping hands in unity; one dons a ...
This Is Beirut 09/02 13:59 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The collective of artists known as Artists of Beirut, in collaboration with the Artists of Beirut Boutique, is commemorating the theme of love. The celebration of Valentine's Day will take place from February 8 to February 22 at NEO Beirut. "Love Stories," the thematic exhibition and collective art event, is poised to showcase approximately ...
09/02 10:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Following its premiere in France in June 2023, Mother Valley, directed by Carlos Chahine, is set to grace Lebanese cinemas starting February 17, 2024. The film boasts an illustrious cast of French and Lebanese actors, including Nathalie Baye, Marilyne Naaman, Antoine Merheb Harb, Pierre Rochefort, Talal Jurdi, Ahmad Kaabour, Christine Choueiri, ...