Alain E. Andrea, 26/01 18:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
A contagious smile, tinged with pride, stretches across the lips of Laura Lahoud. Her enthusiasm is palpable, and she has no trouble showing it. As Vice President of the al-Bustan Festival, she warmly greets everyone who comes to offer their congratulations – and sometimes even their gratitude – after the press conference on January ...
Madeleine Cadoux, 26/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fashion Hermès Paris FashionWeek Art Luxury
The maison Hermès once again captured the essence of timeless luxury during the Paris Men’s Fashion Week, unveiling its Autumn-Winter 2025-2026 collection. This season’s presentation took place at the iconic Palais d’Iéna, a masterpiece of reinforced concrete by architect Auguste Perret, perfectly complementing the brand’s sophisticated ...
This is Beirut, 26/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Since the age of 6, Olivier Derivière has never left the world of video games, a passion that has led him to become one of the most prominent composers of video game music. At 46, this French musician works tirelessly, game controller in hand and sheet music in front of him, to provide players with a unique sonic experience. Scheduled for release ...
Marilyne Jallad, 25/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cinema Beirut Culture Art Metropolis Italy
The inaugural edition of the Italian Film Festival in Lebanon, a collaboration between the Italian Embassy in Lebanon, its Cultural Institute, and Metropolis Art Cinema, has been a success. Together, they attracted a diverse audience of Italian cinema fans, art enthusiasts, and curious cinephiles eager to explore contemporary Italian ...
This is Beirut, 25/01 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the bustling streets of Shantou, a city in southern China, 40 young dancers clad in vibrant costumes and painted faces bring traditional performance art to life as they move to the rhythm of gongs and drums. Spectators line the streets, captivated by the energy and skill on display. This spirited celebration is part of a centuries-old dance ...
This is Beirut, 25/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Saudi Arabia Culture Art Music
Saudi Arabia has enlisted Hans Zimmer, the Oscar-winning German composer known for his film soundtracks, to "rearrange" (meaning to reorchestrate) its national anthem, a senior official from the kingdom announced. The artist, recognized for his iconic works such as those for The Lion King, The Dark Knight trilogy, and Dune (2021), has agreed to ...
This is Beirut, 24/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Music Film Cinema Culture Art Actor
Hollywood's prodigy, Timothée Chalamet, embodies the iconic folk artist Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, a biopic that earned eight Oscar nominations. Directed by James Mangold, known for Walk the Line and Le Mans 66, the film focuses on Dylan's early years in 1960s New York, a time when he carried a guitar on his back and shared ...
Alain E. Andrea, 23/01 16:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In 1928, at a time when the artistic world was in full effervescence and musical experimentation was at its peak, Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) composed his Boléro (M.81), a work that would quickly become one of the most famous pieces of Western 20th-century art music. Commissioned by the Russian dancer Ida Rubinstein for a ballet, the piece ...
This is Beirut, 23/01 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Los Angeles USA Cinema Art Culture
The US film industry's first major gathering since wildfires devastated Los Angeles begins Thursday at Sundance, where Olivia Colman and John Lithgow will kick off the indie movie festival under somber circumstances. Hollywood's annual pilgrimage to the Rocky Mountains to debut the coming year's top indie films takes place two weeks after blazes ...
Madeleine Cadoux, 22/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Cinema Legacy Film Director Movie Art
Bertrand Blier, a trailblazing filmmaker and master of dark humor, has passed away in Paris at the age of 85. Renowned for cult classics like Les Valseuses and Too Beautiful for You, he leaves an indelible mark on cinema with his sharp dialogues and provocative style. Let’s revisit the career of a director who redefined French filmmaking. The ...
This is Beirut, 21/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
With soft fabrics, jewelled hues and fluid shapes, Giorgio Armani's men's show in Milan on Monday was an ode to elegance and freedom of movement. The legendary Italian designer, now 90, presented a fall-winter 2025-26 collection comprising belted baggy trousers and layered loose jackets, knits and scarves. A seasonal palette of greys and browns ...
This is Beirut, 21/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
New York United States Washington Fashion Trump Art
Where in the world is Melania Trump? Making a striking return to Washington, she donned a sharply tailored outfit exuding an air of international mystery as her husband once again assumed the presidency of the United States. Her long navy coat and matching wide-brimmed hat — shielding her eyes in most photographs and unintentionally hindering ...