Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-03 15:04 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Italy can confiscate the Victorious Youth statue from the Getty Museum, settling a long-standing dispute over the artwork’s rightful ownership. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) upheld Italy’s claim to an ancient Greek bronze statue currently housed in the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. The ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-03 10:42 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
L'atelier by Maher Attar will be hosting the inaugural solo exhibition "Les oubliés" by Lebanese artist Mirna Maalouf, curated by Muriel Asmar. This exhibition is set to unveil on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM, providing a rich narrative through art at a multifunctional creative space that encompasses an art hub, studio and gallery. The ...
2024-05-02 17:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The renowned Hollywood director Oliver Stone is defending nuclear energy as a means to combat climate change in his new documentary, Nuclear Now. This two-hour documentary, presented out of competition at the Venice Film Festival in 2022, features exclusive footage of civilian nuclear facilities in Russia, France and the United States, ...
Zeina Nader 2024-05-02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
"Disconnected" is the latest solo exhibition by artist Magda Chaaban, currently on display at The Gallerist in Sodeco Square, Beirut. A child of war, Magda Chaaban found solace in her grandmother’s garden, a refuge from the external conflicts where she was cradled by loving arms, observing wooden shutters, a brick roof, clotheslines and kites. ...
2024-05-02 10:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Madonna’s much-anticipated free concert on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach on Saturday, May 4, has significantly altered the dynamics of the local area, with expectations of attracting over a million fans. The event, hailed as the pinnacle of her Celebration Tour, is set to be the largest show in her 40-year career. Madonna, aged 65, ...
2024-05-01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The renowned French-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel Persepolis which poignantly narrates her experiences as a young girl in post-revolutionary Iran, has been honored with Spain’s esteemed Princess of Asturias Award for Communications and Humanities. On Tuesday, April 30 2024, the award jury lauded the 54-year-old ...
David Sahyoun 2024-05-01 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Every week, we invite you to explore a striking quote from a great psychoanalyst to reveal all its depth and richness. These lapidary, often provocative, formulas open up new perspectives on the intricacies of the human psyche. By deciphering these quotes with rigor and pedagogy, we invite you on a fascinating journey to the heart of ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-05-01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
May 1 is a symbol of social struggles and the spring season, resonating differently across the globe. Originating in the United States in 1886 amid labor demands for an 8-hour workday, this day evolved under the impetus of the Second International into a crucial international rendez-vous for workers. In France, May 1 has a dual aspect. On one ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-05-01 10:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The famous writer Paul Auster, the undisputed master of the American postmodern novel, left us at the age of 77, leaving behind a monumental literary work that marked his era. Born in 1947 in Newark, New Jersey, Paul Auster was attracted to writing from a very young age. After studying at Columbia, he traveled to Europe before fully devoting ...
2024-04-30 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Metropolis cinema, once bustling with a loyal audience, witnessed an ongoing renaissance in its programming over the years. Forced to close its doors in 2020 amidst social, political and economic upheaval, it is now poised to construct an innovative space in Beirut, directly facing the port. This new venue aims to unite institutions, artists, ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-30 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In the last century, Tangier became a captivating destination for renowned American jazz musicians, leaving a rich legacy that continues to inspire and enchant. Tangier, the enchanting city nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, has long been a magnet for artists, intellectuals and musicians from around the world. In the ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-04-30 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Gérard Depardieu, a sacred monster of French cinema, finds himself today in the midst of a storm, accused of sexual assault. A look back at the tumultuous trajectory of an extraordinary actor. Gérard Depardieu, a name that resonates like thunder in the French cinematic landscape, finds himself today at the heart of a scandal that shakes his ...