Lea Mehanna

Journalist

Oliver Ojeil: London Fashion Film Festival Winner

Lea Mehanna 2025-12-21 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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On this episode of This Is Arts, film director and fashion photographer Oliver Ojeil talks about winning Best Story at the London Fashion Film Festival, storytelling through fashion photography, his work as a colorist on major productions like The Chosen, and his upcoming project starring L’Oréal ambassador Luma Grothe and Iacopo Ricciotti ...

Amine Hachem: Bringing Arabic Opera to the World

Lea Mehanna 2025-12-07 16:50 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon

On this episode of ‘’This Is Arts’’, Lebanese-American opera and crossover tenor Amine Hachem shares the story behind his latest music video, ‘’Ghannaki Al Qalb’’, which reached #1 on YouTube Music in Lebanon, and his ambitious vision for ‘’Antar & Abla’’. Bringing together talent from across the globe, he’s shaping an ...

Nayla Romanos Iliya Re-Imagines Heritage

Lea Mehanna 2025-11-22 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Culture Arts Painting Sculpture

Discover how this architect-turned-artist brings new life to the Phoenician alphabet, turning letters into form and memory into sculpture, alongside her public project ‘’On the Other Side of Time’’. The installation draws on Dante’s‘’Divine Comedy’’ tracing Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, and reflecting on humanity’s journey ...

10 Years of Aïshti Foundation

Lea Mehanna 2025-10-31 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Culture Arts Beirut Paintings Exhibition

This is Arts steps into the opening of Flesh Flowers, an exhibition celebrating 10 years of the Aïshti Foundation, co-curated by Massimiliano Gioni and Roberta Tenconi. A powerful show bringing together over seventy female artists from around the world, exploring the dialogue between the body, identity, and painting. Featuring special interviews ...

C’est Joseph: Art Without Limits

Lea Mehanna 2025-10-25 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Culture Films Tripoli

From international campaigns to award-winning films, Joseph Hanna shows how authenticity transforms stories into art. Discover how Tripoli became a runway, how Yeprem inspired him, and why he believes there are truly no limits.

Bornstars Shines at #1

Lea Mehanna 2025-10-11 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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A fearless take on Lebanese reality, full of humor, truth, and edge. BornStars is now officially #1 at the Lebanese box office—a win for local cinema, directed by Caroline Labaki and produced by Chady Elie Mattar.  

Daniel Alhaiby: Redefining the Flute

Lea Mehanna 2025-09-13 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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A trailblazer of his generation, Daniel Alhaiby redefines the flute, blending classical sophistication with the pulse of jazz, rock and Oriental melodies, creating a bridge between East and West, tradition and innovation.  

Assaad Awad, a Spanish-Lebanese Visionary of Wearable Art

Lea Mehanna 2025-08-23 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Culture Arts Fashion

Spanish-Lebanese multidisciplinary artist Assaad Awad is redefining wearable art. Renowned for his collaborations with Lady Gaga, Hermès, Mugler, and Balenciaga, he fuses traditional leather-making with cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing and scanning. His creations show that sustainability, innovation, and tradition can coexist in ...

Mayssa Karaa’s Global Impact, Ziad Nakad’s shines in “kanz”

Lea Mehanna 2025-07-19 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Culture Music Fashion Paris

Grammy-nominated artist Mayssa Karaa opens up about blending Arabic roots with Western influences, empowering young talents as Creative Director of Berklee Abu Dhabi, and launching her exciting upcoming projects. Plus, Lebanese international designer Ziad Nakad dazzles at Paris Fashion Week with his latest collection, KANZ—a radiant tribute to ...

Inside JAH Art Gallery with Dr. Ayman Badreddine — Yasmina Sabbah & the USJ Choir Redefine Choral Music

Lea Mehanna 2025-07-05 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Culture Arts Music Gallery Painting

In this episode, we explore JAH Art Gallery, Beirut’s vibrant contemporary art space founded by Dr. Ayman Badreddine. Discover how the gallery amplifies voices from the Middle East and beyond, creating a home for stories, memory, and dialogue. We also dive into the USJ Choir’s latest project, “Symphonic Electro-Dance.” Led by conductor ...

Joseph El Hourany Carves Arab Identity in Wood, Sara Shamma Paints Perception in Ever-Shifting Green

Lea Mehanna 2025-06-21 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Culture painting gallery arts

Lebanese architect and sculptor Joseph El Hourany, President of the Association of Arab Architects, draws from music, architecture, and 46 calligraphic styles to create wooden sculptures that redefine Arab identity. At Mark Hachem Gallery, Sara Shamma’s solo show “Interference Green” transforms a shifting pigment into a powerful metaphor ...

Hala Schoukair on her Mother’s Legacy and Her New Solo Show, Nadey Hakim’s Sculpture Praised by Donald Trump

Lea Mehanna 2025-04-16 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Culture Arts

Artist Hala Schoukair opens up about growing up as the daughter of legendary modernist Saloua Raouda Choucair, and how she continues to honor her mother’s legacy through the foundation in Ras El Matn. She also unveils her own creative path with her solo exhibition, “The Affirmative Happiness of a Green Dot,” at Saleh Barakat Gallery. Also ...

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