2024-03-21 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In the northern precincts of London, a fresco recently attributed to the renowned street artist Banksy was subjected to partial obliteration via a layer of white paint, prompting immediate protective measures by the local authority on Wednesday, March 20. Claimed by Banksy himself on Instagram this past Monday, March 18, a mural in London ...
Zeina Nader 2024-03-21 10:24 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Betty Taoutel makes her grand return to the Tournesol Theater after a four-year hiatus, marking the occasion with flair (and hot flashes)… to take a break. Balancing irony and self-deprecation, the actress, author and director continuously draws inspiration from Lebanese current events to craft her plays. Forced to abruptly halt the production ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-20 17:58 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Union Marks, in collaboration with Lary Bou Saff, cordially invites the public to the Beirut Animation Nights' inaugural festivities. The event will take place at Union Marks and will welcome attendees without prior reservations. Beirut Animation Nights will be celebrated from March 22 until March 24, with a wide range of activities. On Friday, ...
2024-03-20 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The renowned Belgian fashion designer, Dries Van Noten, announced his decision to relinquish his role as the creative director of the eponymous label later this year. This announcement was made on Tuesday, March 19. Van Noten, aged 65, indicated that his departure will occur after the forthcoming Paris Fashion Week menswear presentation in ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-20 10:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Inter-Country Committee BeLux-Lebanon of Rotary International, in collaboration with the Euro-Lebanese Medical Society (SMEL) and under the auspices of the Embassy of Lebanon in Brussels, is hosting an exhibition featuring emerging Lebanese artists in Uccle. Curated by Fabienne Touma (ELFAN), the event will run from March 21 to March ...
2024-03-19 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The emergence of generative intelligence is disrupting numerous sectors, and journalism is no exception. This technology, capable of producing text, images, and videos of impressive quality, raises crucial questions about the evolution of the profession. While generative AI poses an evident threat to certain traditional aspects of journalism, it ...
Zeina Nader 2024-03-19 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the play titled Min Kfarchima lal Madfoun, Nathalie Naoum makes her grand return. After a long career in television and journalism, and a period away from the cameras, she delivers a breathtaking performance on the stage of the Monnot Theatre in a play written by the incomparable Yehia Jaber. After writing and directing Mjaddra Hamra in 2018, ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-03-19 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Frans de Waal, a renowned Dutch primatologist whose groundbreaking research revolutionized our understanding of primate behavior and human nature, passed away on March 14, 2023, at the age of 75. Born in the Netherlands, de Waal dedicated his life to studying chimpanzees, bonobos and capuchin monkeys, challenging long-held beliefs about the ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-03-18 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In an unprecedented move, Pope Francis ventured into the literary world with his first autobiography, Life: My Story Through History, set to grace bookshelves globally next week. At 87, the pontiff, known for his reformative stance within the Roman Catholic Church, embarks on a journey through the pages of history, intertwining personal anecdotes, ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-03-18 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Chaos Art Gallery is thrilled to present The YoYo's World, a captivating solo exhibition by Lebanese artist Dalia Dakhlallah, showcasing her personal perspective on family bonds and joyful moments through a vibrant and dreamlike artistic lens. Dalia Dakhlallah, a Lebanese artist based between Beirut and Dubai, found her calling in the world of ...
2024-03-18 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Omar Rahbany, a scion of the illustrious Rahbani lineage—Ghadi Rahbani’s son and Mansour Rahbani’s grandson—weaves a tapestry of sound that transcends the boundaries of geography and genre. A modern-day maestro, Omar Rahbany's artistry invites us into a world where music becomes the universal language of connection, discovery and ...
Maxime Pluvinet 2024-03-17 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
After detailing the doctrines and origins of Ismailism, an offshoot of sevener Shiism, born in the 8th century, the latter part of this article explores specific texts of the nizarite branch, known as the "Assassins," and recounts their fate following their defeat during the Mongol invasions of the thirteenth century. Gaining notoriety ...