This is Beirut 2024-12-05 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has called for the permanent release of Nargis Mohammadi, the Iranian peace prize laureate, after she was granted a temporary three-week release from prison for medical reasons. Mohammadi, 52, has faced multiple imprisonments and trials due to her outspoken activism against Iran's use of the death penalty and its ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-05 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cameroonian curator Koyo Kouoh has been named the first African woman to lead the Venice Biennale, one of the world’s most renowned contemporary art events. At 57 years old, Kouoh has been the Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) in Cape Town since 2019. She will curate the next ...
Marie-Christine Tayah 2024-12-05 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
culture art cinema festival Marrakech
The 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival transforms the city into a cinematic capital. A cornerstone of Morocco’s cultural calendar, the event celebrates and promotes both Moroccan and international cinema. Over the years, it has played a pivotal role in showcasing Moroccan films on the global stage while supporting the ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-04 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Olympic ice dancing champions Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron have announced their retirement from competitive figure skating, marking the end of a remarkable two-decade career that has left an indelible mark on the sport. The French duo, who captured Olympic gold in Beijing 2022 and silver in Pyeongchang 2018, confirmed their decision ...
David Sahyoun 2024-12-04 11:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
If we consider Lebanon to be in a post-war period, despite a fragile ceasefire, the crisis — described by René Kaës as a foundational experience — opens a transformative space between rupture and suture. “It is through crisis that a man creates himself as a man, and history moves between crisis and resolution, ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-04 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Culture Exhibition Art Argentina
Argentina’s admiration for Maradona remains unwavering. Ahead of the trial in March concerning the circumstances of his death, the immersive exhibition Diego Eternal opened its doors this week in Buenos Aires. This initiative is also tied to the creation of a memorial that will serve as the final resting place for Maradona's remains. The ...
Fabienne Touma 2024-12-03 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon France Culture Exhibition
A charitable exhibition titled Moments for Lebanon was organized in Paris by two Lebanese expatriates living in France, Tamara Barakat and Sana El Halwani. They aimed to combine their love for their homeland with concrete action to support the Lebanese population. The opening took place on November 30 at Lucid Interval, a Parisian art space, ...
Madeleine Cadoux 2024-12-03 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hosted by the British Fashion Council and presented by Pandora at the Royal Albert Hall, the British Fashion Awards 2024 honored the industry’s trailblazers on December 2nd, while the red carpet served as a stage for bold and unforgettable style statements. Celebrating Excellence: Award Highlights This year’s awards recognized remarkable ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-03 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Culture Musical Theater London
A musical stage adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada has opened in London, complete with an original score by Elton John. The production recounts the tale of a formidable magazine editor and her ambitious young assistant. Sunday’s premiere featured a special charity gala hosted by Elton John and his husband David Furnish. The event brought ...
Beatrice Moreau 2024-12-02 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nestled inconspicuously in a narrow alley branching off from one of Cairo's main thoroughfares, Madame Lucie's manicure salon has managed to survive the relentless march of time and progress that has transformed much of the Egyptian capital. Flanked by sleek modern cafes, trendy fashion boutiques, and ubiquitous fast food chains, the little shop's ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Notre-Dame Paris Concert Opening
On December 7th, the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen its doors after more than five years of reconstruction work following the devastating fire that ravaged the building in April 2019. To celebrate this historic moment, a concert will take place on the forecourt of Notre-Dame, showcasing an interesting mix of classical and popular music ...
Madeleine Cadoux 2024-12-02 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Deva Cassel, the 20-year-old daughter of Italian actress Monica Bellucci and French actor Vincent Cassel, is stepping into the spotlight with her cinematic debut in Italian movie La Bella Estate. Known for her work as a model, Deva Cassel is now adding acting to her growing portfolio. Her first film, La Bella Estate ("The Beautiful Summer"), ...