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Cezanne Returns Home in Landmark Aix-en-Provence Exhibition

This is Beirut 29/06 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A city in southern France is celebrating its most famous local painter Paul Cezanne with an exhibition showcasing his works inspired by the sun-drenched landscapes of the Provence region. Paintings by Cezanne, created in his hometown of Aix-en-Provence and at his family estate, went on display Saturday at the Granet Museum in the city for the over ...

Paris Men’s Fashion Week Pops with Color and Ease

This is Beirut 29/06 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Colors ran wild, and silhouettes softened at Paris Men's Fashion Week, which ends Sunday, as designers brought a rare breath of fresh air to a gloomy fashion climate. Despite the heavy news cycle and economic turbulence affecting the luxury sector, this Fashion Week was a "shot of creativity that felt incredibly good", Alice Feillard, men's buying ...

InterviewsLucie Retail, Quadruple Amputee: ‘I Feel More Woman Than Ever’

Bélinda Ibrahim 28/06 19:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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“Can’t dance standing up? Dance on your knees.” When Lucie Retail utters these words on the Paralympic stage, a hush falls over the audience – followed by a thunder of emotional and admiring applause. There is nothing pitiful or theatrical in her statement. It is raw, direct. It tells the truth of an amputated body that still stands. It ...

Paul McCartney’s Second Act: From Beatles Split to Wings Glory

This is Beirut 28/06 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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“I used to be a music demigod—now I’m unemployed.” That raw line sets the tone for Paul, a touching and intimate graphic novel by artist Hervé Bourhis. The book captures the emotional and artistic rebirth of Paul McCartney in the early 1970s, following the painful breakup of the Beatles and his return to form with Wings. The Beatles ...

Karl Lagerfeld’s Private French Villa Heads to Public Auction

This is Beirut 28/06 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Hidden from view, once a creative sanctuary and reception venue, a former residence of iconic German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld is headed for public auction this Tuesday under France’s notarial system. Purchased by Lagerfeld in 2010, the “Domaine de Voisins,” located in Louveciennes (Yvelines), was dubbed his villa outside Paris. The ...

Lorde Surprises Fans as Glastonbury Festival Gets Underway

This is Beirut 27/06 21:09 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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New Zealand singer Lorde helped kick off this year's Glastonbury music festival in southwest England on Friday with a packed out "secret set". Best known for hits including Royals, Green Light and Solar Power, the star's performance on the Woodsies stage coincided with the release of her much-anticipated fourth studio album ...

SpotlightOnce Upon a Time, the Shiraz-Persepolis Festival: A Symbol of Iran’s Former Glory

Bélinda Ibrahim 27/06 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In the late 1960s, Iran sought to project a new image to the world. Ruled by Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the country was determined to embrace modernity. A bold idea thus took shape: to create an arts festival capable of bringing together artists from all backgrounds, traditions and disciplines. The Shiraz-Persepolis Festival of Arts was born in ...

Jonathan Anderson teases Dior debut with Mbappé, Basquiat and Marie Antoinette

This is Beirut 27/06 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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It’s the most eagerly awaited show of Paris Men’s Fashion Week. And for the last few days, Dior’s new creative director Jonathan Anderson has been dropping clues on social media about the contents of his first collection for the fabled French house. In a virtual version of Hansel and Gretel, the 40-year-old Northern Irishman has been ...

SpotlightAnna Wintour’s Bold Exit as Editor of US Vogue: Fashion Icon Forever

Marie-Christine Tayah 27/06 11:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of Vogue US after 37 years, but she will continue in her global leadership roles as chief content officer for Vogue and Condé Nast. At 75, she’ll now focus on shaping the group’s worldwide strategy. A legendary figure in fashion and the real-life inspiration behind Meryl Streep’s role as ...

Hokusai’s Masterpieces on Display in France for the First Time

This is Beirut 27/06 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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For the first time, 160 works by Japanese painter and printmaking master Katsushika Hokusai are leaving Japan to be exhibited in France. The Nantes History Museum, in western France, will host the show starting this Saturday, running throughout the summer. The collection of prints, paintings, drawings, and folding screens comes from the ...

Napoleon Collection Auction Fetches Over $10M in Paris

This is Beirut 26/06 12:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A massive trove of artwork and curios linked to Napoleon Bonaparte, including one of his iconic bicorne hats, has sold for more than $10 million in Paris, an auction house said. Sotheby's said it had originally estimated the more than 110 items of Napoleonic memorabilia that it sold on Wednesday at around $7 million. Famous paintings of the ...

PortraitLéa Massari, Quiet Elegance of European Cinema and Silent Memory of the Silver Screen

Marie-Christine Tayah 26/06 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Léa Massari, the delicate and unforgettable star of the silver screen, passed away in Rome at the age of 91. Born Anna Maria Massatani, she embodied Italian cinema through and through, and won over French audiences with her subtle performances and enigmatic presence. Her filmography was defined by integrity, restraint, and an irresistible charm. ...