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Historic Tehran Brewery Revives as Contemporary Art Hub

This is Beirut, 07/03 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hidden behind imposing brick walls in the heart of Tehran, a renovated industrial cellar where decades ago Iranian beer was made has been transformed into a hub for contemporary art. The ambitious restoration of the derelict Argo factory has made it "one of the most beautiful buildings in Tehran," said architect Nazanin Amirian, visiting the ...

Architect Ricardo Scofidio, Visionary of NYC’s High Line, Dies at 89

This is Beirut, 07/03 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Ricardo Scofidio, an architect in New York City whose firm designed some of the city's most iconic structures, such as the High Line elevated park in Manhattan, died on Thursday at age 89, according to US media. Together with his wife, Elizabeth Diller, Scofidio founded the design firm now called Diller Scofidio + Renfro, known for its conceptual ...

From Bob Marley to Raye: King Charles III’s Music Playlist

This is Beirut, 07/03 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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King Charles III is set to share his personal Commonwealth music playlist in an exciting new collaboration with Apple Music. The playlist, which features a diverse mix of genres including reggae, disco, and Afrobeat, will be made available on Monday, March 10, in honor of Commonwealth Day. Among the artists included in the monarch's selections are ...

London Eye Turns 25: A Sky-High Legacy Over the Thames

This is Beirut, 06/03 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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"I never imagined it would still be here 25 years later!" From inside one of the London Eye’s capsules, its architect reflects on the giant wheel’s remarkable journey as it celebrates a quarter of a century as one of the city’s most famous attractions. British architect Julia Barfield, alongside her late husband David Marks, designed this ...

'Hamilton' Axes Run at Prominent US Cultural Center After Trump Takeover

This is Beirut, 06/03 15:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The smash hit musical "Hamilton" has cancelled a planned run at the Kennedy Center because President Donald Trump has destroyed the political neutrality of the US capital's premier cultural venue since taking over as its chairman, the play's producer said on Wednesday. The cancellation was a sharply worded rebuke to Trump's takeover, part of his ...

The Fragmented Self: When Social Media and AI Redefine the Psyche

David Sahyoun, 05/03 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The virtual world, driven by artificial intelligence and social media, is profoundly reshaping the human psyche. Through this digital lens, identity fractures, narcissism intensifies, subjective truth falters, and the way we connect with others is redefined. Identity formation depends on a balance between internal psychological reality and the ...

From Bold Canvases to Shattered Glass: An Overview with Ghazi Baker and Simon Berger

Lea Mehanna, 05/03 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Ghazi Baker, the first Lebanese artist at the Rijksmuseum, merges architectural discipline with the grotesque, while Swiss-German visual artist Simon Berger captivates the world with his precision in transforming shattered glass into stunning portraits using only a hammer.

Coming Soon: Don Felder’s Solo Return and Eagles’ New Performances

Madeleine Cadoux, 05/03 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Don Felder will be bringing his new solo record to life with Frontiers Music Srl. The guitarist, best known for his work with the Eagles is enthusiastic about sharing his new record with the world. Frontiers' Tom Lipsky praised Felder's upcoming album, calling it “brilliant” and showcasing his exceptional songwriting and guitar skills. In ...

Oscars viewing figures surpass expectations with mobile and PC boost

This is Beirut, 05/03 12:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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More people watched the Oscars than previously thought, Disney said Tuesday, after they totted up those tuning in on their mobile phones and laptops. The company, which owns network ABC and streamer Hulu, had initially reported that ratings were down for the show, which saw indie sex worker romp Anora take home a bevy of awards. Yet, on Tuesday, ...

Banksy's “Crude Oil” Sells for £4.3 Million at Auction

This is Beirut, 05/03 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A rare painting by the elusive street artist Banksy, which offers a satirical twist on Jack Vettriano's iconic The Singing Butler, has fetched an impressive £4.3 million ($5.5 million) at a London auction, Sotheby’s confirmed on Tuesday. The sale of Crude Oil (Vettriano), which is sometimes referred to as Toxic Beach, comes at a poignant ...

From 'The Pianist' to ' The Brutalist,' Adrien Brody, Master of Immersion

Bélinda Ibrahim, 04/03 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Adrien Brody possesses the rare gift of completely disappearing into his characters. Since his Oscar triumph in 2003 — becoming the youngest Best Actor winner at 29 — to his resurgence with The Brutalist, he has excelled at portraying men molded by war. His extreme method-acting approach has led him to explore the psychological depths of ...

Fifty Shades of Grey and Supreme Belts Dominate Milan Fashion Week

This is Beirut, 04/03 11:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Milan Fashion Week might be over, but the trends to stay elegant and stylish next winter have been revealed. The general mood of the week was quiet luxury, in line with the last few seasons, where quality materials were paired with everyday essentials. Grey All the studios clearly had the grey suits from the 1980 film American Gigolo plastered ...

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