Yara Germany 2024-07-25 14:03 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Jalal Khoury, an essential figure in Lebanese theater and the first author from the country to be translated and performed abroad, was also a talented photographer. This lesser-known facet of the artist with a rich repertoire was highlighted during a ceremony on Wednesday, July 24, celebrating the donation of a collection of his ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-25 11:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
John Mayall, the influential British blues singer, musician, and bandleader, passed away at his home in California at the age of 90, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of rock and blues music. John Mayall, the pioneering British blues musician who helped shape the course of rock music in the 1960s, died on Monday at his home in ...
David Sahyoun 2024-07-24 18:13 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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 ...
2024-07-24 14:06 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lady Gaga was recently spotted in Paris, sparking Olympic opening ceremony rumors as celebrities gather for a historic Seine spectacle. Video footage of Lady Gaga in Paris, just days before the start of the Olympic Games, has ignited rumors that the US pop star could feature in Friday's opening ceremony. The 38-year-old singer was seen arriving ...
2024-07-24 10:24 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The 81st Venice Film Festival will take place from August 28 to September 7, featuring 21 films in competition for the Golden Lion. The 81st Venice Film Festival will showcase 21 films competing for the Golden Lion for Best Film. The festival's artistic director, Alberto Barbera, announced the lineup during a streamed presentation. This year's ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-23 18:47 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Beiteddine Art Festival, one of the Middle East's leading cultural events, takes place at the magnificent 200-year-old Beiteddine Palace in Lebanon. This year's series of captivating art exhibitions begins on Thursday, July 25, at 6:00 p.m. Three exhibitions highlight the festival: Landscapes of Belonging, a visual celebration of Lebanon's ...
2024-07-23 14:56 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lorenzo Mattotti, renowned Italian illustrator and comics artist, showcases vibrant artwork for the 2024 Paris Olympics, highlighting dynamic movement and the spirit of the Games. Lorenzo Mattotti, an accomplished Italian comics artist and illustrator, has showcased artwork in several French regions to welcome the Olympics. The artist’s work ...
2024-07-23 10:36 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
DiGen Art Gallery inaugurates Digital.ME, an innovative exhibition showcasing 11 digital artists from the Middle East, exploring the theme of self-representation through various forms of digital art. The exhibition is on view in Beirut, Monday to Friday from 11 am to 7 pm, and on Saturdays by appointment, until September 6, 2024. Digital.ME ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-22 18:11 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
DJ Vika, an 85-year-old Polish activist and great-grandmother, challenges ageism through music and advocacy, promoting unity, equality and tolerance while inspiring seniors to embrace life fully. In the heart of Warsaw, an unusual sight captivates the crowd at a Gay Pride event: an 85-year-old woman with snow-white hair, adorned with oversized ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-22 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The exhibition "Allo, Beirut" will soon open its doors at Chaos Art Gallery, located at 14 Sursock Street, showcasing the works of both Lebanese and international artists. The opening is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, from 5 PM to 9 PM, and the exhibition will run until September 14, 2024, from 11 AM to 7:30 PM, excluding Sundays. "Allo, ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-22 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Yemi Alade, a Nigerian singer with 18 million followers on Instagram, is shaking up the afropop scene. Her new album Rebel Queen is set to be released on Friday, featuring prestigious collaborations like Ziggy Marley and Angélique Kidjo. Yemi Alade is fearless. This thirty-something Nigerian singer dares to do what few of her peers do. “I do ...
2024-07-21 17:52 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The exhibition “Allers-Retours” was inaugurated on July 16, 2024, at Tanit Gallery in Beirut and will be held until August 1. It proposes a dialogue between the unpublished short poetic texts of Noël Fattal and their free transcriptions in acrylic paint and ink by Frédéric Husseini. A third way or voice, that of Rita Husseini, enriches this ...