Culture

When ‘Mute’ Echoes at the Beirut Spring Festival
When ‘Mute’ Echoes at the Beirut Spring Festival

The Beirut Spring Festival hosts Mute, a multi-award-winning play by Sulayman Al Bassam that delves into the devastating explosion at the Beirut port. Driven by the masterful performance of Hala Omran and enhanced by the music of Abed Kobeissi and Ali Hout, this poignant work is sold out for two consecutive nights, June 9 and 10 at 9 PM at the ...

‘Chromaticity’: Zeina Nader’s Dazzling Solo Exhibition in Washington
‘Chromaticity’: Zeina Nader’s Dazzling Solo Exhibition in Washington

Award-winning Lebanese painter Zeina Nader presents her new solo exhibition, Chromaticity, at the Ven Embassy Row Gallery in Washington DC, celebrating joy and emotion through color. On Thursday, June 6, 2024, Zeina Nader, a Lebanese painter, inaugurated her new solo exhibition titled “Chromaticity” at the Ven Embassy Row Hotel Gallery, ...

‘Becoming Karl Lagerfeld’: Unveiling the Fashion Kaiser’s Rise
‘Becoming Karl Lagerfeld’: Unveiling the Fashion Kaiser’s Rise

Disney+ premiers Becoming Karl Lagerfeld, a captivating six-episode series exploring the iconic designer’s early years in 1970s Paris, starring Daniel Brühl as the enigmatic fashion legend. The world of haute couture continues to inspire the small screen, as Disney+ prepares to launch Becoming Karl Lagerfeld on Friday, a highly anticipated ...

Verona’s Arena: A Timeless Celebration of Italian Opera
Verona’s Arena: A Timeless Celebration of Italian Opera

The ancient Roman Arena in Verona hosts a star-studded concert to honor the addition of Italian opera singing to UNESCO’s list of intangible global heritage. On Friday, Verona’s iconic Roman Arena will come alive with the enchanting sounds of Italian opera, as some of the world’s most renowned singers gather to celebrate the art form’s ...

Virginie Viard Departs Chanel Amid Record Sales
Virginie Viard Departs Chanel Amid Record Sales

Virginie Viard steps down as Chanel's artistic director, leaving behind a legacy of record-breaking sales and a five-year tenure marked by quiet elegance.  Chanel, the French luxury fashion house, has announced the departure of its artistic director, Virginie Viard, who succeeded the legendary Karl Lagerfeld following his death in 2019. Having ...

‘Skirts over Pants’ : The Return of Feminist Trends?
‘Skirts over Pants’ : The Return of Feminist Trends?

In the streets, the Parisian metro, daily life, and all around the world, the early 2000s trend of skirts over pants is making a strong comeback. Fashion trends are resurfacing, and the atmosphere of the 2000s is filling the air, back in style, spotlighted with an upcycling of the dress-over-pants trend. Whether one is a fan of this style or not, ...

Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan Dazzles Fans With Fascinating Masterclass
Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan Dazzles Fans With Fascinating Masterclass

  Renowned actress Nicola Coughlan, famous for her role as Penelope Featherington in the Netflix series Bridgerton since 2020, recently gave a captivating masterclass on how she changes her accent. In a video widely spread on YouTube that has garnered hundreds of thousands of views, Irish actress Nicola Coughlan showcased her ...

'Shou Ya Ashta' Lights Up Le Monnot Theatre
'Shou Ya Ashta' Lights Up Le Monnot Theatre

"Shou Ya Ashta" by Wafa'a Halawi, Michele Fenianos and Riad Chirazi sheds light on critical social issues using humor. The play will be showing at Le Monnot Theatre until June 23.

The Flourishing Art of Nadine Fayad Comair in Grasse
The Flourishing Art of Nadine Fayad Comair in Grasse

During the event held on June 2 at the Espace Chiris, a key location in the perfume industry of Grasse, Nadine Fayad Comair showcased her paintings inspired by the flowers and scents of the region. Her art, imbued with vibrant colors and original forms, captivated visitors and paid homage to the olfactory heritage of the perfume capital of the ...

Ben Vautier, Iconic French Artist, Dies at 88
Ben Vautier, Iconic French Artist, Dies at 88

French artist Ben Vautier, known simply as Ben, has passed away at the age of 88. The influential Fluxus artist took his own life just hours after the death of his wife Annie, his family announced on Wednesday. Ben leaves behind a legacy of provocative, humorous and thought-provoking works that challenged the boundaries of art. Benjamin Vautier, ...

Elisabeth Badinter: 'Maternal Instinct Is a Myth. It Doesn't Exist'
Elisabeth Badinter: 'Maternal Instinct Is a Myth. It Doesn't Exist'

Every week, we invite you to explore a striking quote 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 thought to better understand ...