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

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

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 ...

Iran’s Brutal Crackdown on Artists: Defiance Comes at a Cost

This is Beirut, 06/03 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A famous Iranian pop singer, Mehdi Yarrahi, who created a song urging women to remove their headscarves, declared on Wednesday that he was willing to "pay the price of freedom" after enduring 74 lashes imposed by the authorities as part of his sentence. This punishment was a direct response to his support for the Women. Life. Freedom movement, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Final Curtain: Hong Kong's Sunbeam Theater Closes After 50 Years

This is Beirut, 04/03 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A landmark Hong Kong venue that became synonymous with Cantonese opera for more than half a century closed its doors in the early hours of Tuesday, with hundreds gathering to watch its neon signs going dark. Crowds packed onto the streets of Hong Kong's North Point district after dark on Monday, eager to snap pictures of Sunbeam Theater – ...

Paris Fashion Week Begins with Major Designer Debuts and Industry Shifts

This is Beirut, 03/03 22:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Paris Women's Fashion Week kicked off on Monday with young new labels dominating the catwalks before a trio of hotly awaited designer debuts at Givenchy, Dries Van Noten, and Tom Ford in the coming days. The opening of the world's biggest fashion week also saw demonstrations from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) charity and ...

Redemptive Art Beyond Human Fallibility

This is Beirut, 03/03 21:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The link between an artist's morality and the legitimacy of their art is a question that transcends the ages, fueling sometimes fierce debates about the role and place of art in our modern societies. At a time when artists' statements are scrutinized through the lens of morality, it is legitimate to wonder whether art should dissociate itself from ...

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