Culture

Al Bustan Festival and Puccini: 130 Candles Blown Out Together
Al Bustan Festival and Puccini: 130 Candles Blown Out Together

  While Lebanon faces multiple crises, the Al Bustan Festival stood up to adversity this year by celebrating a highly symbolic double anniversary: its 30th year of existence and the centennial of Puccini’s passing. It was in this challenging context that the lights turned on Wednesday night on the stage of the Emile Bustani auditorium, ...

Singapore Backs Taylor Swift Show With Exclusive Grant
Singapore Backs Taylor Swift Show With Exclusive Grant

Singapore has taken a significant step to become the exclusive Southeast Asian host for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, marking a monumental event for the city-state’s entertainment and tourism sector. In a move that underscores Singapore’s ambition to solidify its position as a premier destination for international entertainment, the government, ...

An Invitation to Cultural Festivity: Brazil Carnival in Beirut
An Invitation to Cultural Festivity: Brazil Carnival in Beirut

In the spirit of fostering cultural exchange and communal joy, Guimarães Rosa Institute Beirut (IGR Beirut) recently announced an exhilarating event that promises to transport attendees to the vibrant heart of Brazil's most iconic celebration, the Carnival. This festivity, emblematic of fraternity, equality and hope, is scheduled to unfold in ...

Theater Giant Antoine Moltaka Passes Away
Theater Giant Antoine Moltaka Passes Away

Renowned actor Antoine Moltaka, known for his significant contributions to the Lebanese theater scene, has died. He was 87. Born in Wadi Shahrour, Lebanon, Moltaka was four years old when he went on stage for the first time. He played a peasant. Over the years, his passion for the arts blossomed, leading him to create scenes with neighborhood ...

‘Coup de Cœur’ at Rebirth Beirut
‘Coup de Cœur’ at Rebirth Beirut

A “coup de cœur” in art is offered to us at the Rebirth Beirut Gallery in Gemmayze from February 19 to 28, 2024. In this exhibition, a series of unprecedented artworks is unveiled in collaboration with Art Centuries, owned by Johnny Chartouni, an art collector and dealer. This highly eclectic collection gathers works from a plethora of ...

'20 Days in Mariupol:' Documenting to Remember Tragedy
'20 Days in Mariupol:' Documenting to Remember Tragedy

Two years have passed since the siege of Mariupol, a grim chapter in the ongoing conflict that left the city under Russian control. However, Ukrainian journalist Mstyslav Chernov remains dedicated to ensuring that the harrowing tale of Mariupol does not fade into oblivion. His documentary, 20 Days in Mariupol, recently clinched the BAFTA for Best ...

Behind the Scenes: Michelangelo’s 'David' Gets a Spa Day
Behind the Scenes: Michelangelo’s 'David' Gets a Spa Day

Even Michelangelo's David is not immune to the accumulation of dust. Bi-monthly, this exemplar of Renaissance sculpture, finalized in 1504, undergoes meticulous cleansing at its domicile in the Accademia Gallery of Florence, where it has been housed for over a century and a half. Esteemed by countless admirers as the epitome of masculine beauty, ...

Stifle Music Too, Why Don’t You!
Stifle Music Too, Why Don’t You!

In this critical period where art in Lebanon, and particularly music, is sinking into a worrying decline, a methodical campaign of marginalization and discrimination has been persisting against seasoned artists for some time now. Recently, the sudden cancellation, without a convincing explanation, of concerts organized on a pro bono basis for ...

Greek Outrage Over British Museum's Fashion Show With Marbles
Greek Outrage Over British Museum's Fashion Show With Marbles

A London Fashion Week event at the British Museum sparked significant outrage from Greece, particularly from Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, over the use of the Parthenon Marbles as a backdrop. In a recent event that reignited tensions between Greece and the United Kingdom, the British Museum hosted a London Fashion Week show that drew sharp ...

Chaouki Chamoun Exhibits at the Mark Hachem Gallery
Chaouki Chamoun Exhibits at the Mark Hachem Gallery

The renowned artist Chaouki Chamoun will showcase his solo exhibition, "Uprising Sceneries + Works on Paper," at the Mark Hachem Gallery. The opening reception is set for Thursday, February 22 at 6 PM, and the exhibition will remain accessible until March 9. Sceneries From the Uprising’s Dance: The Perfect Ecstasy Do colors and forms burst? ...

Raymond Gebara: A Theatrical Tribute at Le Monnot Theater
Raymond Gebara: A Theatrical Tribute at Le Monnot Theater

Born in 1935, famous Lebanese playwright and director Raymond Gebara passed away in 2015, leaving behind a solid Lebanese theater legacy for new generations to build on. From February 28 to April 7, Le Monnot theater honors Raymond Gebara with four of his plays, brought to life by four directors. This tribute celebrates Raymond Gebara's enduring ...

Arcanes: At the Heart of Miniature Art
Arcanes: At the Heart of Miniature Art

In a discreet corner of the Monnot district lies Arcanes, a haven for miniature art. Created by Gaby Kamaret and Nada Abdallah, this store, akin to a small museum, transports visitors into a timeless dimension the moment they enter. Arcanes is a realm of creation, where each miniature narrates a story with breathtaking attention to ...