This Is Beirut 2023-12-20 19:38 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
DiGen Art, the first digital art gallery in Lebanon, is set to open its doors on Thursday, December 28, at 5:00 PM. Located in Hamra, this pioneering establishment marks a significant milestone in the region's cultural landscape. DiGen Art gallery's first exhibition, spanning from January to March 2024, serves as a comprehensive introduction to ...
2023-12-20 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In Wissam Charaf's movie, Dirty Difficult Dangerous, actress Clara Couturet has been nominated for the Female Newcomer Award at the 2024 César Awards. In this film, she stars alongside Ziad Jallad, Rifaat Tarabay and Darina Al-Joundi, with an original score by Zeid Hamdan. Scheduled for release in Lebanese cinemas on Thursday, January 11, 2024, ...
2023-12-20 10:28 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A year has already passed. Despite the turbulence stirring the region and contributing to a heavy atmosphere, Lebanon continues to demonstrate its determination to persevere, relying on various celebrations to combat fate and dispel fear and anxiety. From December 14, 2023 to January 13, 2024, Chaos Gallery, which was inaugurated at the beginning ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-19 20:11 - Reading : less than a minute
Under the direction of Noha Hatem, the Beirut Chants Festival will present a concert on Wednesday, December 20 at 6 PM at the Armenian Catholic Cathedral of Saint Elias and Saint Gregory the Illuminator in downtown Beirut. Isabelle Issahakian will accompany the choir on the piano. Entrance is free, but reservations must be made at ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-19 17:54 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Composer Bechara el-Khoury, born in 1957, continues to astonish the Western music world. His creativity, effervescent inspiration and immense talent as an orchestrator have captivated Europe’s leading ensembles. Consequently, the National Orchestra of Lyon commissioned a concerto for horn and orchestra, which premiered at the Lyon Auditorium on ...
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-19 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
On Monday, Russia escalated its crackdown on dissent, targeting Boris Akunin, a prominent writer and vocal critic of Moscow’s military operations in Ukraine. Akunin, who has been living in exile, has now been placed on Russia’s list of individuals identified as terrorists or extremists. This move is part of a broader pattern of repression that ...
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-19 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The recent events surrounding Gerard Depardieu, a renowned figure in French cinema, have sparked considerable controversy and led to significant repercussions in both cultural and social spheres. Depardieu, celebrated for his extensive career with over 200 film titles, has found himself mired in serious allegations that have led to a reevaluation ...
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-18 17:59 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The celebrated French actor Gerard Depardieu, renowned for his extensive filmography including over 200 roles, is currently embroiled in a series of controversies that have sparked significant debate within France and the international film community. Depardieu, who was charged with rape in 2020, faces renewed scrutiny following the emergence of ...
2023-12-18 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Racine’s Bérénice was performed in Arabic at the IMA, Paris, in a unique theatrical experience where the Arabic and French languages intertwine. This event, part of the Arabic Language Week, featured a dramatic reading of Jean Racine's Bérénice on Friday, December 15. The performance captivated the audience with a theatrical reading in ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-18 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
For the first time in Beirut, the sound of Spanish will resound through the Metropolitan Opera, with Ailyn Pérez, dubbed the "Diva of the Amazon," in the leading role. Florencia en el Amazonas, a Spanish-language opera by David Catán, composed in 1996, is set to be showcased on Wednesday, December 20th, at 7:30 PM at the Empire Premiere, ...
2023-12-17 18:00 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
The Takreem Foundation, led by journalist and presenter Ricardo Karam, organizes a grand Christmas carol event, dubbed “Shining Stars of Hope,” to be held at the Casino du Liban on Thursday, December 21. The proceeds will go to struggling stars and artists. The evening will be hosted by Ronza, Fadia Tomb el-Hajj, Yuri Mrakadi, Tania Kassis, ...
2023-12-17 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
This week, a Greek art institution, the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens (EMST), embarked on an avant-garde project, dedicating its space exclusively to female artists. The groundbreaking exhibition titled "What if women ruled the world?" represents a significant shift in the museum's curatorial approach. Katerina Gregos, the ...