Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-27 18:02 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Star conductor Gustavo Dudamel captivated the audience at the New York Philharmonic’s spring gala on Wednesday, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the future of America’s oldest orchestra. As the maestro prepares to assume the role of music and artistic director in the 2026-27 season, his youth-oriented, pop culture-aware vision promises to ...
This Is Beirut 2024-04-27 16:04 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
As the vibrant city of Beirut prepares to bid farewell to the groundbreaking MESH exhibition, art enthusiasts and fashion aficionados alike are flocking to Zico House for one final immersion into the rich tapestry of Lebanese culture. Running until April 28, 2024, this avant-garde group exhibition has been a true celebration of the symbiotic ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-27 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Spanish archaeologists are gradually unveiling the secrets of the Tartessian civilization, the oldest in Western Europe, which disappeared more than 2,400 years ago. The Tartessians, an enigmatic civilization that thrived between the 9th and 5th centuries BC in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula, have long intrigued historians and ...
Sophia Novalis 2024-04-27 10:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
More than a century after the Titanic's tragic maiden voyage, the world's fascination with the ill-fated ocean liner shows no signs of waning. This enduring interest is set to be reignited once again as Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd, a renowned auction house in southwest England, prepares to host an auction featuring over 250 items related to the ...
Fabienne Touma 2024-04-26 18:04 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanese artist Ralph Khoury (GingerPotter on Instagram), known primarily for his works featuring a digital identifier that makes them unique, is exhibiting for the second time in New York, as well as in Belgium and at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. He is known on Instagram under the name GingerPotter and is distinguished by his works ...
2024-04-26 13:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The Pavilion of Lebanon has invited Mounira Al Solh, born in Beirut in 1978, to create a bridge between myth and reality within its walls at the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, from April 20 to November 24, 2024. Her extensive multimedia installation A Dance with Her Myth, comprising 41 pieces – including ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-26 10:03 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Renowned for his socially conscious and deeply humanistic films, Palme d’or winner Laurent Cantet leaves behind a legacy of thought-provoking cinema that fearlessly explored contemporary issues and the human condition. Laurent Cantet, the acclaimed French filmmaker best known for his Palme d’or-winning film The Class (2008), passed away on ...
This Is Beirut 2024-04-25 21:19 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Kendji Girac, a popular French singer who was shot on Monday, told investigators he wanted to “fake suicide” to scare off his girlfriend, the public prosecutor in Mont-de-Marsan, southwest France, said on Thursday. French singer Kendji Girac, who was seriously injured by a gunshot this week, wanted to "fake" his suicide to scare his partner, ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-25 18:43 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Gabriela Brito, known as Lela MC, is a 13-year-old Venezuelan migrant whose inspiring journey has led her to become a rising star in Colombian rap. At just 13 years old, Gabriela Brito, better known by her stage name Lela MC, has lived a life that could be straight out of a movie. After surviving a fire, emigrating from Venezuela, and singing on ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-25 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The prestigious Turner Prize, a British contemporary art award, has announced its four finalists for its 40th anniversary, showcasing diverse and thought-provoking projects. The Turner Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in the contemporary art world, has revealed the names of its four finalists for its 40th anniversary celebration. The ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-25 15:06 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Despite the unexplained fall of its emblematic wings, the famous Parisian cabaret Moulin Rouge remains open and determined to rise to the challenge of this unexpected ordeal. In the heart of Montmartre, a symbol of Parisian nightlife has just experienced a shocking moment. On the night from Wednesday to Thursday, the wings of the Moulin ...
This Is Beirut 2024-04-25 12:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Due to the success of the play and public demand, Mono-Pause, the latest theatrical creation by Betty Taoutel, has been extended until May 5th. Sold-out performances, standing ovations, and the enthusiasm of the audience have encouraged the director to negotiate to keep the theater reservation until this date, resulting in 8 weeks of shows (a ...