Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-16 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Google recently celebrated the life and work of the late Lebanese-American artist and writer Etel Adnan with a poignant Doodle, highlighting her profound impact on 20th-century art and literature. The Google Doodle, unveiled on April 15, beautifully encapsulates the essence of Etel Adnan’s multifaceted career. The illustration depicts Adnan at ...
This Is Beirut 2024-04-16 13:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Step into a captivating world where art and fashion intertwine at the groundbreaking "MESH" exhibition, set to dazzle audiences at Zico House in Beirut from April 18 to 28, 2024. This avant-garde showcase promises to be a feast for the senses, delving into the rich tapestry of Lebanese art and fashion from ancient times to the present. Prepare to ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-16 10:39 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Coachella 2024 delivered an electrifying weekend of diverse musical acts, star-studded cameos and Y2K-inspired desert fashion, cementing the festival’s status as a trendsetting cultural phenomenon. The first weekend of Coachella 2024 showcased the ongoing rise of Latin music on the global stage, with a wide array of Latino acts from across ...
2024-04-15 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Following an almost superhuman recovery from a severe injury, ballet star Steven McRae asserts that the ballet industry must drastically improve its treatment of artists. This narrative forms the core of the forthcoming documentary A Resilient Man. In October 2019, while performing in Manon at London's prestigious Royal Ballet, McRae ...
Zeina Nader 2024-04-15 13:55 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
After a rich journey of exhibitions from Miami to Beirut, Magali Katra is returning to the United States to hold a solo exhibition at The Ven, Embassy Row, in Washington, DC, until April 29. This exhibition is organized by Bridging Brushes, under the energetic direction of Danielle Moussalli who fervently supports Lebanese artists on the ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-04-15 10:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ladies-and-gentlemen-get-your-popcorn-ready-because-the-latest-big-budget-action-film-has-just.mp3"][/audio] Ladies and gentlemen, get your popcorn ready, because the latest big-budget action film has just been released... except it's not a film, but ...
2024-04-14 19:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
For the 49th and somber anniversary of the onset of the Lebanese War on April 13, 1975, a documentary produced by Denise Jabbour and Jérôme Gary, Confessions from a War, premiered on April 13, 2024, at the Royal Cinema in Bourj Hammoud. Former combatants from various political parties confessed their remorse for participating in the destruction ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-14 17:49 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Warner Bros. officially announced the highly anticipated Harry Potter series adaptation, set to enchant viewers on Max starting in 2026. Get ready for a spellbinding journey like never before. It's official! The adventures of Harry Potter are finally coming to life on the small screen. Warner Bros. confirmed that the project to adapt the ...
2024-04-14 13:48 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, one of the world's most renowned cultural institutions, is poised to recalibrate its exhibition strategies to offer a more inclusive representation of global cultures, with a particular emphasis on African art. This initiative aims to diminish the prevailing Western-centric narrative and enrich the ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-14 11:42 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Renowned for his bold animal prints and daring designs, Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli passed away, leaving behind a legacy that spanned over five decades. The fashion world mourns the loss of Roberto Cavalli, a visionary designer who fearlessly pushed boundaries and left an indelible mark on the industry. Cavalli, known for his ...
2024-04-13 11:22 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Al Souq Al Oumoumi is a theatrical production written and directed by Hisham Jaber that vividly recreates the brothel district of 1960s Beirut. The play, which premiered on January 13, continues to run every Thursday at Metro Al Madina. Al Souq Al Oumoumi show oscillates between reality and fiction, narrating the stories of the most infamous ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-13 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Four years after the devastating fire that ravaged Notre-Dame de Paris, the iconic Gothic cathedral has risen from its ashes, more resplendent than ever. On April 15, 2019, flames engulfed Notre-Dame de Paris, leaving behind a wounded edifice and a mourning country. Today, as the restoration project nears completion, visitors who step through ...