Lea Mehanna, 11/10 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Culture Arts Movies Cinema Fashion
A fearless take on Lebanese reality, full of humor, truth, and edge. BornStars is now officially #1 at the Lebanese box office—a win for local cinema, directed by Caroline Labaki and produced by Chady Elie Mattar.
This is Beirut, 10/10 13:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Paris Lebanon Culture Photography Arts
In the heart of Parisian heritage, at the historic Maison Molière—the final residence of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known as Molière, and now a listed monument—photographer Michel Zoghzoghi unveils his first solo exhibition in Paris. For several weeks, this setting, steeped in history, transforms into the stage for a powerful ...
Lea Mehanna, 20/09 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Iraq Culture Painting Arts
A pioneer of modern Arab art, Dia al-Azzawi returns to Lebanon with his solo exhibition False Witnesses at Saleh Barakat Gallery, reflecting on the turbulent recent history of his homeland, Iraq and the wider Arab world.
Lea Mehanna, 23/08 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Spanish-Lebanese multidisciplinary artist Assaad Awad is redefining wearable art. Renowned for his collaborations with Lady Gaga, Hermès, Mugler, and Balenciaga, he fuses traditional leather-making with cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing and scanning. His creations show that sustainability, innovation, and tradition can coexist in ...
This is Beirut, 14/08 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Arts Donald Trump Kennedy Center Nominees USA Culture
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday named Rocky star Sylvester Stallone and country music great George Strait among the recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors, as he pursues a controversial overhaul of the storied arts venue. Since returning to office in January, the Republican leader has declared war on what he calls "woke" viewpoints ...
This is Beirut, 05/08 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Arts Environment Plastic UN Switzerland Culture
A replica of Auguste Rodin's famous sculpture The Thinker outside the United Nations headquarters was slowly submerged in plastic rubbish Monday as countries gathered in a bid to finalize a global treaty on plastic pollution. The sculpture will slowly disappear under layer upon layer of bottles, toys, fishing nets and other garbage during the 10 ...
Lea Mehanna, 02/08 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Arts Music Culture Painting
Whether through the gentle stroke of a brush or the resonant voice of the viola, painter and musician Ribal Molaeb brings to life a world of light, serenity, and harmony.
Lea Mehanna, 05/07 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Culture Lebanon Arts Music Gallery Painting
In this episode, we explore JAH Art Gallery, Beirut’s vibrant contemporary art space founded by Dr. Ayman Badreddine. Discover how the gallery amplifies voices from the Middle East and beyond, creating a home for stories, memory, and dialogue. We also dive into the USJ Choir’s latest project, “Symphonic Electro-Dance.” Led by conductor ...
This is Beirut, 23/06 16:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Sculpture Arnaldo Pomodoro Death Arts Italy Culture
Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro, renowned for his huge bronze spheres, died at the weekend, a day before his 99th birthday, his foundation said on Monday. Born in the northern region of Emilia-Romagna on June 23, 1926, Pomodoro began investigating solid geometric forms in the early 1960s. He created monumental spheres, cones, columns and ...
Lea Mehanna, 21/06 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Culture painting gallery arts
Lebanese architect and sculptor Joseph El Hourany, President of the Association of Arab Architects, draws from music, architecture, and 46 calligraphic styles to create wooden sculptures that redefine Arab identity. At Mark Hachem Gallery, Sara Shamma’s solo show “Interference Green” transforms a shifting pigment into a powerful metaphor ...
Lea Mehanna, 09/06 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Culture Music Arts Paintings
From the delicate hands of artist Ghenwa Nemnom, we’re transported into a universe where a traditional instrument dating back to 1600 BC transcends time and borders. Additionally, a visit to the Jamil Molaeb Museum offers a glimpse into a cornerstone of Lebanese artistic heritage.
This is Beirut, 17/04 17:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Georges Khabbaz Arts Theatre Movies Lebanon
After starring in the acclaimed film Yunan by Ameer Fakher Eldin – which was selected for the official competition at the Berlin International Film Festival and won awards at the Bari and Milan film festivals in Italy – and after shooting Mille Secrets Mille Dangers last summer with Oscar-nominated director Philippe Falardeau, Georges Khabbaz ...