2024-08-09 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Banksy's latest artwork, a wolf silhouette on a satellite dish, vanished within an hour of its unveiling on August 8. The elusive artist's new series in London sparks intrigue and speculation among fans. A new Banksy artwork depicting a wolf on a satellite dish in London was removed, possibly stolen, less than an hour after it was unveiled by the ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-08-09 10:29 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Tom Cruise's rumored stunt and a "dystopian" theme promise a memorable handover from Paris to LA as the 2024 Olympics draw to a close on Sunday. The Paris Olympics will conclude with what promises to be a spectacular closing ceremony at the Stade de France on Sunday evening. In contrast to the unprecedented complexity and joyful tone of the ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-08-08 14:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In a span of three days, renowned British street artist Banksy has unveiled a trio of thought-provoking animal-themed artworks across London, sparking speculation about their underlying message. The streets of London have once again been graced by the enigmatic brushstrokes of Banksy, as the elusive artist unveiled three new works in the ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-08-08 14:12 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In Madrid, a unique museum allows the visually impaired to discover famous global monuments through meticulously crafted scale models, providing an immersive and tactile experience. The Madrid Typhlological Museum, established in 1992 by Spain’s national organization for the blind (ONCE), offers a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors, ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-08-08 11:43 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The cancellation of Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna due to a terrorist threat raises profound questions about the vulnerability of Western culture — and its followers — in the face of those who seek to spread terror. The cancellation of the three Taylor Swift concerts scheduled for this week at Vienna’s Ernst-Happel Stadium, ...
David Sahyoun 2024-08-07 17:47 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Every week, we invite you to explore a striking theme from a great psychoanalyst to reveal 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 psychoanalytic ...
2024-08-07 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Kurdish leader Selahattin Demirtaş and Turkish writer Yiğit Bener pen a crime novel in a unique literary collaboration across prison bars, igniting conversations on reconciliation in polarized Turkey. In an extraordinary literary collaboration, a jailed Kurdish leader, Selahattin Demirtaş, and a Turkish writer, Yiğit Bener, have turned their ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-07 10:59 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Bacchus Social Club inaugurated its L’Odyssée musicale Festival by presenting Mystères Baroques, a concert dedicated to baroque music. The municipal library of Zouk Mikael, adorned with books, offered the audience a unique experience where baroque music intertwined with the literary world, creating an unprecedented and immersive ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-06 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Randa Nehmé is exhibiting at Maya Art Space gallery until August 8th, showcasing poetic sculptures that pay homage to over thirty years of experience in her craft. Although Randa Nehmé is an experienced sculptor, this is her first time exhibiting in a city gallery. “I am attached to nature, the stone belongs where it is,” she says. She ...
2024-08-06 10:29 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Pope Francis advocates for the power of reading and champions this brain activity for personal and spiritual growth. Pope Francis's literary inclinations took center stage on Sunday, August 4, as the Vatican released a letter in which the pontiff extolled the virtues of reading, particularly for young priests. In his July 17 letter, published in ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-08-05 18:47 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
As the Venice Biennale is in full swing, a captivating exhibition is illuminating the artistic landscape of the City of Canals. “Unmasked,” showcased at the prestigious Galleria ItinerArte, offers a fascinating dive into contemporary Lebanese art through the works of three renowned artists: Zeina Nader, Claude Saba, and Lina Husseini. ...
2024-08-05 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The picturesque town of Locarno, nestled on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Switzerland’s Italian-speaking Ticino region, is set to come alive as the Locarno Film Festival opens on Wednesday, august 7, with an ode to cinema’s finest. The 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, running until August 17, features an impressive selection of 225 ...