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Set of Shakespeare Folios to be Sold in Rare London Auction

This is Beirut 23/04 19:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Britain Literature Auction Shakespeare Sotheby's Culture

A set of four Shakespeare folios estimated to be worth more than £3.5 million ($4.7 million) will go on sale in London next month, auction house Sotheby's said Wednesday. The First Folio, published in 1623, was the first collection of William Shakespeare's plays and is considered one of the most important books in English literature. Without ...

Celebrating European Cinema in Lebanon: 29th European Film Festival

This is Beirut 23/04 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The European Film Festival returns to Beirut for its 29th edition, to be held at Metropolis Cinema (Mar Mikhael) from April 30 to May 11, 2025. The European Film Festival, which is organized by the Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon, in partnership with the Metropolis Cinema Association and in cooperation with the European Union Member ...

SpotlightGames of Desire: Seduction and Its Pitfalls

David Sahyoun 23/04 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

Psychoanalysis Culture Desire Seduction

Seduction is intimately tied to the development of the self. Present from the earliest stages of life, it weaves through every domain—from the personal to the social and political, from the economy to daily interactions, to the great works of art. It can be understood as a form of connection with others, one that reveals unconscious desire. In ...

InterviewsHuda al-Khamis-Kanoo: Abu Dhabi’s Cultural Heartbeat (2/2)

Bélinda Ibrahim 23/04 16:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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At the heart of an ever-evolving emirate, the Abu Dhabi Festival has, year after year, established itself as a space for intercultural dialogue and ambitious artistic creation. Guided by the vision of its founder, Huda al-Khamis-Kanoo, it brings together continents, aesthetics, and generations in unprecedented ways. For its 22nd ...

Baby Artist: 'Thumbelina''s First Solo Exhibition in Tokyo

This is Beirut 23/04 15:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Japan Exhibition Painting Toddler artist Thumbelina Culture

Gripping paintbrush and crayon, the artist known as Thumbelina splodges and splats with merry abandon, the one-year-old star of a Tokyo exhibition that goes on way past her bedtime. Abstract paintings by the toddler are on sale for 33,000 yen ($230) at her debut show at hip gallery Decameron, tucked above a bar in the Kabukicho red-light ...

El Fan Connects Lebanese Artists with European Audiences in 2025

Marie-Christine Tayah 23/04 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

El Fan Culture Art Artists Lebanon France

Since its inception in November 2022, El Fan has established itself as a key player in the French-Lebanese cultural landscape. Driven by Fabienne Touma’s vision and based in France, the platform functions as both a directory of artists and a committed project designed to amplify Lebanese artistic voices internationally. “When I first ...

PortraitHuda al-Khamis-Kanoo: Abu Dhabi’s Cultural Heartbeat (1/2)

Bélinda Ibrahim 22/04 17:30 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

Abu Dhabi Festival Huda al-Khamis-Kanoo Culture Music

This is a house that speaks. Every object is a poem, every piece of furniture a memory. In Kanoo's home, one does not merely enter a dwelling, one steps into an intimate museum where arts, civilizations and stories from across the world converge in conversation. Amid Abu Dhabi's cityscape of architectural marvels and sharp lines, this house is a ...

Pianist Igor Levit to Perform Marathon 16-Hour Concert in London

This is Beirut 22/04 14:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Music Piano Igor Levit Concert Erik Satie Culture

This Thursday and Friday, acclaimed pianist Igor Levit will undertake an extraordinary feat in London: a solo performance of Vexations by French composer Erik Satie, a piece intended to last over 16 hours. The event, directed by renowned performance artist Marina Abramović, will take place at the Southbank Centre and is being billed as "a test of ...

Oscar Voters Must Watch All Nominated Films First

This is Beirut 22/04 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Oscar voters will be required to demonstrate that they have watched all the films in each category before they cast their final ballots, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday. The new rule, which addresses a longstanding concern that voters are skipping some films, will apply for the next Oscars ceremony in March 2026, ...

Cannes Film Festival: 'Un homme et une femme' Honored with Dual Official Poster

This is Beirut 22/04 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Cannes France Cannes 2025 Cannes Film Festival Cinema Poster

The Cannes Film Festival unveiled on Monday a special dual official poster for its 78th edition, celebrating the unforgettable scene from Claude Lelouch’s classic Un homme et une femme—a first in the festival’s history. This year’s posters, launched ahead of the event taking place from May 13 to 24, feature actors Anouk Aimée and ...

Easter Monday: A Remnant of an Ancient Christian Tradition

Marilyne Gellad 21/04 17:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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A 2,000-year-old Christian celebration, Easter commemorates the resurrection of Christ and lies at the very heart of the Christian faith. A time of joy and sharing, Easter is rich with traditions—from ringing church bells to egg hunts and the traditional Easter lamb. But did you know that Easter Monday is a remnant from the time of Emperor ...

Luxury Chocolate, Pistachio Crisis: When Dubai Drives Up World Prices

This is Beirut 21/04 17:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The global pistachio market is experiencing an unprecedented surge, fueled by a glaring imbalance between supply and demand — boosted, notably, by the famous “Dubai chocolate”. According to the Financial Times, this ultra-popular delicacy has contributed to a worldwide shortage, driving up prices from $7.65 to $10.30 per pound in the space ...