Alain E. Andrea, 26/02 18:35 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
The Church of Our Lady of the Seeds at the Antonine University was bathed in perfect tranquility on February 24. The serenity of the place seemed immutable, until the arrival of Tony Yike Yang, whose presence immediately commanded a concentration that would not ease until the very end of the recital. This concert marked the inauguration of the 7th ...
This is Beirut, 26/02 11:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United Kingdom United States AI Art Culture Music
The British artistic community, including renowned figures like Elton John and Dua Lipa, is speaking out against a government proposal that would make it easier for artificial intelligence (AI) companies to use copyrighted works for training purposes. The proposal introduces a "copyright exception" that would allow AI developers to use certain ...
This is Beirut, 25/02 18:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Algeria Censorship Culture Art Writer Journalist
The French-Algerian writer, who has been in custody since mid-November, has not begun a hunger strike nor halted his medical treatment, as stated by his lawyer in Paris. Instead, he intends to represent himself, according to Mohamed Baghdadi, the head of the Algiers Bar Association. "Contrary to what has been reported, he is not on a hunger ...
This is Beirut, 25/02 15:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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London Fashion Week concluded on Monday with Burberry's Autumn/Winter collection, marking the end of a subdued event amid the rainy atmosphere of the British capital. The British luxury brand, under the creative direction of Daniel Lee, sought to lift the mood with a show inspired by a countryside retreat, taking guests to a warm, classic British ...
This is Beirut, 24/02 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
James Bond in the hands of an American company: shock horror! Amazon's takeover of Britain's iconic Bond franchise has Her Majesty's subjects worried, with some wondering whether 007 still has a future. After months of wrangling between the films' producers and Amazon MGM Studio, extensively reported in the British press, the final blow fell on ...
This is Beirut, 24/02 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Algeria Censorship Writer Culture Art
Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, imprisoned in Algeria since mid-November, began a hunger strike on Monday, his lawyer told AFP on Sunday, citing information from a judicial source. "I fear for his health, as well as for the possibility of a fair trial," said François Zimeray, the writer’s French lawyer, confirming a report by Le Journal ...
This is Beirut, 24/02 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Cinema Art Culture Awards SAG Awards Film
Vatican thriller Conclave won top prize at an unpredictable Screen Actors Guild Awards gala Sunday, throwing a potential late curveball into the Oscars race just a week before the Academy Awards. The movie about the mysterious, behind-closed-doors selection process for choosing a new pope won the prize for best cast—the SAG equivalent to ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 23/02 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Fashion has long embraced symmetry as a symbol of balance and a mark of perfection. Yet, recently, breaking these conventions has become a powerful design statement. Asymmetric garments, whether they’re one-shoulder tops or uneven hemlines, captivate the eye by challenging norms and expectations. This intentionally created imbalance forms a ...
This is Beirut, 23/02 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
After a successful premiere in May 2024, Shou Ya Ashta is set to return to Le Monnot theater starting February 27, 2025. Written by Wafa’a Halawi and Riad Chirazi, and produced by Michèle Fenianos, this 75-minute play dives into the complexities of gender-based violence through a sharp yet emotionally gripping lens. With a cast led by May ...
This is Beirut, 23/02 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
At the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, Norwegian drama Dreams took home the Golden Bear on Saturday, with Australian actress Rose Byrne earning the Best Performance award. Both films, which delve into women’s experiences, stood out amid a ceremony that balanced politics with the celebration of cinema. The Berlin festivities unfolded as ...
Alain E. Andrea, 21/02 16:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Between August 2024 and February 2025, Beit Tabaris was enveloped in a forced silence – one of waiting, anxiety, uncertainty and agony. The kind imposed by wars that crush souls and dictate their laws. Alas. Where, not long ago, music gathered souls, only the rubble of a broken harmony remained. Beirut, the eternal beloved, seemed to be quietly ...
This is Beirut, 21/02 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
United States Cinema Oscars Film Art Culture
The Brutalist, an epic drama loosely inspired by the life and work of architect Marcel Breuer, is one of the favorites for Sunday’s Oscars. However, the film has drawn scorn from design experts, who accuse it of glaring errors and question whether its main character is even a Brutalist architect. Here are five things to know about the film, ...