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Prague Museum to Showcase Alfons Mucha’s Art and “Slav Epic” Masterpiece

This is Beirut, 05/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

A new museum in Prague dedicated to the renowned Czech Art Nouveau painter Alfons Mucha will open its doors later this month, offering a chance for the public to explore his legacy. The museum, located in the Baroque Savarin Palace in the heart of the city's UNESCO-listed historic center, will display over 100 pieces of Mucha's works, ranging from ...

Zeina Daccache’s Stage Replaces Walls in 'Li Chabakna Ykhallesna'

Marie-Christine Tayah, 04/02 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Beirut Theater Culture Art Drama Therapy

The play Li Chabakna Ykhallesna delves into the struggles of Zeina Daccache and Joseph Jules, a former prisoner, as they navigate a society in crisis after years of confinement. Combining comedy and drama, with comedian Sam Ghazal, it tackles grief, family turmoil and the search for a future in a chaotic world. Directed by Zeina Daccache, the play ...

Celebrating Diversity Through Beirut's 'All Shades of Colors'

This is Beirut, 04/02 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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After two exhibitions in 2022 and 2023, Artists of Beirut presents this new edition featuring works by 18 artists, along with the Boutique collection. The theme All Shades of Colors brings together an eclectic collection of over 50 artworks created using various techniques, including painting, sculpture, mixed media, drawing, upcycling, mosaics, ...

The Mona Lisa: A Dedicated Ticket to Admire at the Louvre

This is Beirut, 03/02 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Museum Culture Louvre Paris Art

The Louvre's President, Laurence Des Cars, has proposed introducing a dedicated ticket for viewing the Mona Lisa, separate from the museum's general admission. She made the announcement on Sunday during an interview on France Inter radio. "The idea is to have a Louvre ticket that covers access to the permanent collections and exhibitions (…) ...

Grammy Awards: Beyoncé’s Historic Win and Glamour Moments

Madeleine Cadoux, 03/02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Music Culture Awards Art Grammy

Beyoncé claimed her first-ever Album of the Year Grammy for Cowboy Carter, marking a long-awaited triumph in her illustrious career. This landmark moment cemented her as the most decorated artist in Grammy history and made her the first Black woman of the 21st century to win the prestigious award. Cowboy Carter is a genre-defying album paying ...

King Charles III’s Amazon Documentary Highlights Environmental Harmony

This is Beirut, 03/02 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Britain's King Charles III will feature in a new Amazon documentary, where he is expected to highlight his environmental charity work and "Philosophy of Harmony," the Press Association reported Saturday. A source from "The King's Foundation" stated that the monarch's charity was "looking forward to working with Amazon on a one-off documentary to ...

Georges Chakra's Spring/Summer 2025 Haute Couture Redefines Elegance

This is Beirut, 02/02 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Fashion Paris Lebanon FashionWeek Culture Art

Unveiled at Paris Fashion Week, the Georges Chakra Spring/Summer 2025 Couture Collection explores the purity and transformative power of a single line. This fundamental element becomes a symbol of continuity, anchoring each design while creating connections. Georges Chakra transforms garments into a study of precision and movement, a harmonious ...

Brazilian Film Festival at Beirut’s Metropolis Cinema

This is Beirut, 02/02 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Film Cinema Art Culture Brazil Beirut

The Embassy of Brazil in Beirut and the Guimarães Rosa Institute, in collaboration with Metropolis Cinema Association, present the 7th Brazilian Film Festival. The event will take place from February 5 to 9, 2025, at Metropolis Cinema, Mar Mikhael, Ashrafieh, Beirut. This year’s program features a selection of acclaimed Brazilian films ...

Umm Kulthum: A Timeless Legend Resonates Across Generations

Madeleine Cadoux, 02/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Egypt Music Culture Art Singer

In the bustling alleys of Khan al-Khalili, Cairo’s iconic central market, the rich and soothing voice of Umm Kulthum drifts from a small café. Inside, friends gather over tea and shisha, savoring the moment. But as soon as Enta Omri (You Are My Life) begins to play, conversations pause. Patrons softly sing along to the legendary 1964 ...

Beyoncé’s Grammy Milestone and Other Highlights Await in LA

This is Beirut, 01/02 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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It's a baffling irony that the culture-shifting Beyoncé has won more Grammys than anyone, ever, but has yet to attain the holy grail of winning Album of the Year. At Sunday's 67th edition of music's top awards ceremony, the megastar has yet another chance to take home the prize. However, in a packed field of no-skips albums, who will ultimately ...

With 'Tropical Escape,' Zuhair Murad Celebrates Raw Nature in Paris

Marie-Christine Tayah, 31/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Fashion Paris Culture Art Lebanon FashionWeek

Displaying independence, freedom, but also delicacy and sensuality, Zuhair Murad’s Spring-Summer 2025 collection made a spectacular return to Paris during the Fashion Week. Haute couture shone in all its glory in a “Tropical Escape” of creative outfits where untamed nature and striking chicness meld seamlessly. Zuhair Murad transports his ...

Folk-rock Icon Marianne Faithfull Passes Away at 78

This is Beirut, 31/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The British singer and actress Marianne Faithfull, famous for the song As Tears Go By, died peacefully in London at the age of 78, a spokesperson announced Thursday. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of singer, songwriter, and actress Marianne Faithfull. She passed away peacefully in London today, surrounded by her family. ...

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