This is Beirut, 05/12 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cameroonian curator Koyo Kouoh has been named the first African woman to lead the Venice Biennale, one of the world’s most renowned contemporary art events. At 57 years old, Kouoh has been the Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) in Cape Town since 2019. She will curate the next ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 05/12 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
culture art cinema festival Marrakech
The 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival transforms the city into a cinematic capital. A cornerstone of Morocco’s cultural calendar, the event celebrates and promotes both Moroccan and international cinema. Over the years, it has played a pivotal role in showcasing Moroccan films on the global stage while supporting the ...
This is Beirut, 04/12 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Olympic ice dancing champions Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron have announced their retirement from competitive figure skating, marking the end of a remarkable two-decade career that has left an indelible mark on the sport. The French duo, who captured Olympic gold in Beijing 2022 and silver in Pyeongchang 2018, confirmed their decision ...
This is Beirut, 04/12 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Culture Exhibition Art Argentina
Argentina’s admiration for Maradona remains unwavering. Ahead of the trial in March concerning the circumstances of his death, the immersive exhibition Diego Eternal opened its doors this week in Buenos Aires. This initiative is also tied to the creation of a memorial that will serve as the final resting place for Maradona's remains. The ...
Fabienne Touma, 03/12 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
France Lebanon Culture Exhibition
A charitable exhibition titled Moments for Lebanon was organized in Paris by two Lebanese expatriates living in France, Tamara Barakat and Sana El Halwani. They aimed to combine their love for their homeland with concrete action to support the Lebanese population. The opening took place on November 30 at Lucid Interval, a Parisian art space, ...
Madeleine Cadoux, 03/12 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hosted by the British Fashion Council and presented by Pandora at the Royal Albert Hall, the British Fashion Awards 2024 honored the industry’s trailblazers on December 2nd, while the red carpet served as a stage for bold and unforgettable style statements. Celebrating Excellence: Award Highlights This year’s awards recognized remarkable ...
This is Beirut, 03/12 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Culture Musical Theater London
A musical stage adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada has opened in London, complete with an original score by Elton John. The production recounts the tale of a formidable magazine editor and her ambitious young assistant. Sunday’s premiere featured a special charity gala hosted by Elton John and his husband David Furnish. The event brought ...
Madeleine Cadoux, 02/12 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Deva Cassel, the 20-year-old daughter of Italian actress Monica Bellucci and French actor Vincent Cassel, is stepping into the spotlight with her cinematic debut in Italian movie La Bella Estate. Known for her work as a model, Deva Cassel is now adding acting to her growing portfolio. Her first film, La Bella Estate ("The Beautiful Summer"), ...
This is Beirut, 29/11 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Two decades after the global success of Love Actually, British filmmaker Richard Curtis is embarking on a new adventure with his first animated film, That Christmas. The 68-year-old writer and director has co-adapted his trilogy of children’s books and enlisted his longtime friend Ed Sheeran to create an original song for the project. That ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 29/11 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
music culture reading Marseille Lebanon
More than 800 attendees gathered at La Criée for an extraordinary evening of art and storytelling. The event combined the power of Khalil Gibran’s The Prophet with the evocative visuals of Zeina Abirached, whose black-and-white illustrations were projected on stage. The performance was enriched by the soulful voice of Tania Saleh and the ...
This is Beirut, 28/11 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Ireland, home to Sally Rooney's novels and Paul Mescal’s cinematic achievements, is experiencing a remarkable cultural and creative revival. Recent weeks have spotlighted Sally Rooney’s fourth novel Intermezzo, Fontaines DC’s Grammy nomination, and Paul Mescal’s prominent role in Gladiator II trailers. "We're having a cultural moment, and ...
This is Beirut, 27/11 13:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Laboratory History Culture Paris
Marie Curie's laboratory, located in the Curie Pavilion at the Institut Curie in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, "will be protected as a historic monument," announced the Ministry of Culture on Tuesday. This decision follows months of debates between advocates of scientific heritage and supporters of the modernization project led by the Institut ...