This Is Beirut 2024-04-23 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On May 13 and 17, 2024, the residence of the Brazilian Ambassador in Lebanon, a hallmark of Brazilian-Lebanese modernist architecture, will open its doors to the public for guided tours. These tours, inaugurated last year, have rapidly become a cultural highlight, attracting full bookings and receiving exceptional feedback from visitors and media ...
2024-04-23 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The exhibition Blooming Beirut, initiated by Christiane Tawil with the aim of supporting the committee of the Sursock Museum boutique, headed by Karina Hélou, is currently being held at the same location. This initiative seeks to transform the museum's esplanade into a genuine cultural forum for the city of Beirut. The Sursock Museum Boutique, ...
Sophia Novalis 2024-04-23 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Every year, on April 23, the world pays tribute to the richness of literature and those who create it. World Book and Copyright Day, established by UNESCO in 1995, celebrates the power of words and the importance of reading in our lives. This symbolic day invites us to explore the treasures of writing and to share our love of books with ...
2024-04-23 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Following its resounding success at the Théâtre Tournesol, Le Périple de Céleste will continue its journey on May 11, 12, 18 and 19 at Théâtre Le Monnot, before touring in Saida and Tripoli. Once again, Les Bouffons created a magical spectacle for the whole family, featuring Cynthya Karam, Bruno Tabbal, Christina Farah, Line, and ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-04-22 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
It seems we are living in a marvelous era where the inquisitive eye of Big Brother has found a new playground: our own minds. Like a benevolent lifeguard, he ensures that we do not drown in the troubled waters of our free will. How fortunate we are! But beware, Big Brother is not always an external entity, the big bad government or the ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-22 14:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Netflix, the world’s leading streaming platform, offers an extensive library of films that caters to every taste and preference. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to decide what to watch. To help you navigate this sea of cinematic gems, we’ve curated a list of the 15 best movies currently streaming on Netflix. From ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-22 11:07 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Singer Kendji Girac, 27, is fighting for his life after being critically injured by a gunshot on the night of April 21 to 22, 2024, in Biscarrosse, in the Landes region. This tragedy has deeply shaken his loved ones and fans, as the young artist, who rose to fame on The Voice in 2014, was at the peak of his career. Here is a look back at the ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-21 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As Seville’s annual feria approaches, the city’s flamenco dress designers work tirelessly to create stunning gowns that embody the essence of Andalusian tradition and style. In the heart of Seville’s Old City, Luis Fernandez’s workshop buzzes with activity as customers flock to try on his stunning collection of flamenco dresses. ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-21 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Renowned Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado, now 80, presents a retrospective of his 50-year career in London, emphasizing the need to raise awareness about global deforestation. Sebastiao Salgado, the 80 year-old Brazilian photographer, is showcasing a retrospective of his 50-year career at Somerset House in London until May 6. The ...
This Is Beirut 2024-04-21 12:36 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
A charity exhibition bringing together 30 contemporary artists in Paris, with sales funding scholarships for disadvantaged students of the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts, University of Balamand. From May 30 to July 6, 2024, the Mazarine Variations Gallery, nestled in the heart of Paris’s 6th arrondissement, will host an exceptional philanthropic ...
2024-04-21 10:42 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Micheline Nohra, trained at the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts, invites us to discover her exhibition "Whispers of Obsession" at L'atelier by Maher Attar, running until April 23. This showcase plunges us into a fantastical and burlesque universe of half-figurative, half-abstract portraits that transform into strange and improbable ...
This Is Beirut 2024-04-20 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Simply stepping into downtown’s Maya Artspace gallery immediately immerses you in the striking universe of Lebanese painter Fulvio Codsi. His retrospective, Regeneration, is currently on display until April 26. Join us for a private and exciting tour and meet the artist himself. “The first time I entered the gallery and saw all my canvases ...