This Is Beirut 2024-04-05 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Chaos Art Gallery, in collaboration with the family of Yolande Naufal, extend an invitation to the art exhibition Invitation au Rêve (An Invitation to Dream) – A Tribute to Yolande Naufal (1949-2023). This remarkable event opened its doors on April 4 and will run until April 18, marking a celebration of the profound legacy left by Yolande ...
2024-04-04 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/In-an-enchanting-prelude-to-this-global-spectacle-the-heart-of-Paris-is-now-adorned-with-thematic-1.mp3"][/audio] In an enchanting prelude to this global spectacle, the heart of Paris is now adorned with thematic attractions that pay homage to the ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-04 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Three decades after his untimely death, Kurt Cobain's iconic style continues to resonate with fashion enthusiasts worldwide, transcending the boundaries of music and cementing his status as a cultural icon. Kurt Cobain, the frontman of the groundbreaking band Nirvana, not only revolutionized the music scene with his raw, unapologetic sound, but ...
2024-04-04 10:34 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Charlie Prince is a Lebanese performer and choreographer. Holding a degree in Music from McGill University, his choreographic work has toured internationally renowned festivals such as SPRING Festival (NL), Dansmakers (NL), International Choreographic Meetings of Seine-Saint-Denis (FR), Oktoberdans (NO), and BIPOD (LB). This year, he will be part ...
2024-04-03 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In an unprecedented demonstration of unity and concern, over 200 illustrious artists, including luminaries such as Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj and Smokey Robinson, have issued a clarion call for the fortification of creative integrity and authorial rights in the face of burgeoning threats posed by artificial intelligence (AI), which harbors the ...
2024-04-03 15:09 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
She has been a classical ballet dancer for 28 years with degrees in French literature and a master's in marketing from USJ and Sorbonne Paris IV, followed by a master's in marketing and advertising. Mia Habis found her grounding as a dancer and teacher at Maqamat in 2008, immersing herself in the alphabet of contemporary dance. In 2015, the ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-04-03 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Charles Aznavour, a key figure in French music, continues to inspire admiration and wonder across borders and generations. His legacy, carried by dedicated personalities like Mireille Khanamirian and the Aznavour Foundation, keeps shining throughout the world. As part of the ongoing celebration of Aznavour’s legacy, the Embassy of Armenia in ...
This Is Beirut 2024-04-02 17:58 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lens for Hope initiative, spearheaded by renowned photographer Maher Attar, represents a personal commitment to human initiatives through the medium of photography. Photography lovers should mark their calendars for Saturday, April 6, 2024, for the good cause of saving the life of Chris. The exhibition will welcome visitors from 11:00 AM to ...
2024-04-02 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Under the benevolent auspices of Ramadan, Cairo adorns itself with a special aura: spirituality embraces more than ever the paved streets of its ancient heart. Lea Samara had the privilege of attending a Sufi concert within Beit El Sennary, a hidden gem in the Al Sayeda Zeinab District. She recounts. Sufi music, “the sonic emanation from the ...
David Sahyoun 2024-04-02 11:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Every week, we invite you to explore a striking quote from a great psychoanalyst to reveal all 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 ...
This Is Beirut 2024-04-01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In an erudite journey through the intellectual landscape shaped by the Italian author Umberto Eco (1932-2016), the documentary Umberto Eco: A Library of the World by Davide Ferrario (2023) unveils a profound exploration of Eco's personal library, comprising 30,000 volumes. This film, set to be showcased on Monday, April 8, at 5:00 PM in the ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-01 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Harvard University apologized for possessing a French book from the 1880s that was bound with human skin, which has now been removed from the volume. In a statement released last Thursday, the library service of the oldest university in the United States announced that they had “removed the human skin from the binding of a copy of Arsène ...