This is Beirut 05/03 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A rare painting by the elusive street artist Banksy, which offers a satirical twist on Jack Vettriano's iconic The Singing Butler, has fetched an impressive £4.3 million ($5.5 million) at a London auction, Sotheby’s confirmed on Tuesday. The sale of Crude Oil (Vettriano), which is sometimes referred to as Toxic Beach, comes at a poignant ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 04/03 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Oscars Actor Adrien Brody Cinema Culture Movie
Adrien Brody possesses the rare gift of completely disappearing into his characters. Since his Oscar triumph in 2003 — becoming the youngest Best Actor winner at 29 — to his resurgence with The Brutalist, he has excelled at portraying men molded by war. His extreme method-acting approach has led him to explore the psychological depths of ...
This is Beirut 04/03 11:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Milan Fashion Fashion Week Culture Art
Milan Fashion Week might be over, but the trends to stay elegant and stylish next winter have been revealed. The general mood of the week was quiet luxury, in line with the last few seasons, where quality materials were paired with everyday essentials. Grey All the studios clearly had the grey suits from the 1980 film American Gigolo plastered ...
This is Beirut 04/03 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A landmark Hong Kong venue that became synonymous with Cantonese opera for more than half a century closed its doors in the early hours of Tuesday, with hundreds gathering to watch its neon signs going dark. Crowds packed onto the streets of Hong Kong's North Point district after dark on Monday, eager to snap pictures of Sunbeam Theater – ...
This is Beirut 03/03 22:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Paris Fashion Week Fashion France Art
Paris Women's Fashion Week kicked off on Monday with young new labels dominating the catwalks before a trio of hotly awaited designer debuts at Givenchy, Dries Van Noten, and Tom Ford in the coming days. The opening of the world's biggest fashion week also saw demonstrations from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) charity and ...
This is Beirut 03/03 21:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The link between an artist's morality and the legitimacy of their art is a question that transcends the ages, fueling sometimes fierce debates about the role and place of art in our modern societies. At a time when artists' statements are scrutinized through the lens of morality, it is legitimate to wonder whether art should dissociate itself from ...
This is Beirut 03/03 12:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
UK London Gastronomy Tradition
Pie and mash, an iconic dish of British cuisine, is at the heart of a campaign to secure a protected designation, similar to champagne or parmesan. In a pie and mash shop in East London, the atmosphere is simple: no menu, just one specialty – a beef pie accompanied by a scoop of mashed potatoes, covered with a parsley sauce known as ...
Madeleine Cadoux 03/03 09:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Los Angeles Oscars Awards Academy Awards Culture Ceremony
Hollywood’s biggest night saw Anora emerge as the dominant force, securing five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. Meanwhile, those who left empty-handed found solace in the revelry of the evening, with the backstage bar becoming the unofficial gathering place for relaxed nominees and industry insiders. The Oscars are often ...
Marie-Christine Tayah 02/03 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fashion Black White César Awards Ceremony
Few color combinations command attention quite like black and white. At the César Awards, this classic pairing took center stage, with stars embracing its timeless appeal in bold yet understated ways. The Power of Timeless Elegance The striking duo of the black and white outfit has been a cornerstone of style for decades, embodying a refined ...
This is Beirut 02/03 13:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cinema Legacy Heritage Art Culture
Hollywood icon Gene Hackman was likely dead for around ten days before his body was discovered alongside that of his wife in their Santa Fe home, authorities announced Friday. The 95-year-old actor and classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found lifeless on Wednesday, along with the body of one of their dogs. While no signs of foul play were ...
This is Beirut 02/03 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Italy Milan Fashion FashionWeek
Dolce & Gabbana dominated Milan Fashion Week on Saturday, March 1st, with a high-energy, rave-like atmosphere, while Ferragamo leaned into a more poetic, theatrical presentation. The Sicilian duo, Dolce & Gabbana, brought their Cool Girls collection to life with an army of models dressed in oversized bombers, cargo pants, and snug beanies. With ...
This is Beirut 01/03 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Multiple Oscar-winner Francis Ford Coppola on Friday said he was "thrilled" to accept this year's tongue-in-cheek Razzie Award for worst director, insisting it shows he has a "courage" sorely lacking in modern Hollywood. The legendary filmmaker behind The Godfather and Apocalypse Now poured his own money into last year's passion project ...