This is Beirut 2024-10-07 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In Austria, Gilda-Nancy Horvath uses her rap to bring the Romani language to life and confront racists, echoing a new generation of Romani artists across Europe. Her calling is rooted in politics, "to expose the lies of the far right," which is well-established in the Alpine country where the FPÖ party recently topped the polls in the legislative ...
This is Beirut 2024-10-07 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Forget The Walking Dead, Thriller, and Night of the Living Dead. Zombies reveal their true nature at the Quai Branly in an exhibition that explores their Haitian roots and their links to slavery, far removed from Hollywood imagery. Recreating a place of worship and a cemetery, blending modern iconography, photos, and objects, “Zombies. Is Death ...
This is Beirut 2024-10-07 06:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the classroom of the school center at Fleury-Mérogis prison, Barbara Beautier, head of the “Micro-Folies” digital museums in Île-de-France, projects The Mona Lisa on a giant screen in front of four inmates. “What strikes you about this painting?” asks the young woman, zooming in on Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece. “Her ...
This Is Beirut 2024-10-06 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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All music “has its roots” in Africa, says Angélique Kidjo. “In this world, you have a place everywhere.” Driven by this family mantra, star singer Angélique Kidjo celebrates 40 years of a career during which she has transcended trends while celebrating African heritage, the "cradle" of all music. Whether revisiting Ravel’s Bolero, ...
This is Beirut 2024-10-06 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The music industry has long evaded a #MeToo reckoning like the ones experienced in Hollywood and the media, but the high-profile charges against hip-hop mogul Sean Combs may finally mark a turning point. Federal prosecutors allege that Combs, known by monikers such as “Diddy,” operated a criminal sex ring, preying on women and coercing them ...
This is Beirut 2024-10-06 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In the rolling terrain of Bosnia, a businessman has embarked on a project to bring Van Gogh’s Starry Night to life, crafting a replica of the iconic painting over an impressive area of ten hectares. Deeply passionate about the Dutch artist’s work, Zukic views this endeavor as a homage to an artistic heritage that belongs to everyone. ...
This is Beirut 2024-10-05 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Beginning Monday, Nobel Prizes will be awarded amid escalating climate crises and devastating armed conflicts, particularly in the Middle East and Ukraine. The new laureates will be announced consecutively from October 7 to 14, in Stockholm and Oslo. As in previous years, these prestigious awards will cover the fields of medicine, physics, ...
This Is Beirut 2024-10-05 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A pioneer who preferred “taking shots rather than being one”: in the film Lee, Kate Winslet brings to life the American Lee Miller, who broke through conventions to establish herself as a leading photojournalist of the 20th century and a key witness to Nazi atrocities. Releasing this Wednesday in France, the film delves into a pivotal period ...
This is Beirut 2024-10-05 10:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The situation in Gaza, one year after the start of the war and at a time when bombardments are raging in the Middle East, as well as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, will be at the heart of the 31st Bayeux Award for War Correspondents, which starts on Monday. “Never have so many journalists died during a conflict as in Gaza over the past year, ...
This Is Beirut 2024-10-04 20:19 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Jean Akouri’s new novel explores the complexities of gay life in Beirut, calling for introspection within the homosexual community and challenging prevailing Western LGBTQ+ narratives. In The Harm We Do Ourselves, Jean Akouri presents a thought-provoking exploration of gay life in Beirut, offering a fresh perspective on LGBTQ+ issues often ...
This Is Beirut 2024-10-04 14:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, Nintendo inaugurated its own museum in Japan. This new venue offers visitors the chance to explore and sometimes experience more than 130 years of the gaming giant’s history, starting with its origins in playing card manufacturing. Located a few kilometers from Kyoto’s city center, where the company’s ...
This Is Beirut 2024-10-04 10:31 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In Costa Rica, a pioneering project by a women-led cooperative is transforming discarded fish skins into high-quality leather for clothing and jewelry, potentially revolutionizing sustainable fashion. On a beach in Costa Rica, two women meticulously clean fish skins that will later be crafted into clothing and jewelry, perhaps eventually gracing ...