This is Beirut, 08/03 09:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Actor Cinema Art Film Legacy Culture
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman died of natural causes about a week after his wife's death, a medical examiner said Friday, ending more than a week of mystery surrounding the death of one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars. The bodies of The French Connection star and his wife were found on February 26 in their home in New Mexico after ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 07/03 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Awards Women Actress Cinema Culture Art
This year, women took center stage at the Oscars and César Awards, their speeches carried more than just gratitude—they embodied resilience, empowerment and authenticity. Beyond talent and dazzling gowns, they unveiled the deepest parts of themselves, embracing vulnerability as a source of strength. Through their words, they reminded the world ...
Bélinda Ibrahim, 07/03 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Story Diary Evie Riski Culture History
In a modest home with wooden planks weathered by Lakota’s harsh winters, a timeworn hand glides across the paper. This daily ritual, repeated consistently for nearly a century, has become as natural to Evie Riski as the act of breathing. Since the first day of the year 1936, this now-centenarian has never missed her appointment with writing, ...
This is Beirut, 07/03 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Iran Teheran Art Contemporary Art Culture Museum
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 ...
This is Beirut, 07/03 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Architecture Culture Art Heritage
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 ...
This is Beirut, 07/03 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
UK King Charles III Music Art Culture
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 ...
This is Beirut, 06/03 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Architecture London Art Culture
"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 ...
This is Beirut, 06/03 15:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
USA culture Kennedy Center Show Donald Trump
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 ...
David Sahyoun, 05/03 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Psychoanalysis Culture Social Media Artificial Intelligence
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 ...
Lea Mehanna, 05/03 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Culture Art Lebanon Switzerland Visual
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.
Madeleine Cadoux, 05/03 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Music Album Eagles Culture Art
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 ...
This is Beirut, 05/03 12:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Oscars Ceremony Art Culture Awards
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, ...