2024-05-04 13:52 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Nadine Labaki, an internationally renowned Lebanese director, screenwriter, and actress, embarks on a new adventure by serving on the official feature film jury at the world-famous Cannes Film Festival this year. Having already walked the Croisette as a director, a member of the Un certain regard jury, and having received the Jury Prize for her ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-04 11:27 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Spanish government’s decision to scrap the national bullfighting prize has sparked a heated debate between animal rights activists and supporters of the controversial tradition. In a move that has ignited a fierce debate between animal welfare advocates and proponents of traditional cultural practices, Spain’s left-wing government ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-03 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The original cover art for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is set to break auction records, showcasing the enduring magic of J.K. Rowling's beloved series and its transformative impact on literature. In a testament to the enduring magic of the Harry Potter series, the original cover art for J. K. Rowling’s debut novel, Harry Potter ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-03 15:04 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Italy can confiscate the Victorious Youth statue from the Getty Museum, settling a long-standing dispute over the artwork’s rightful ownership. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) upheld Italy’s claim to an ancient Greek bronze statue currently housed in the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. The ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-03 10:42 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
L'atelier by Maher Attar will be hosting the inaugural solo exhibition "Les oubliés" by Lebanese artist Mirna Maalouf, curated by Muriel Asmar. This exhibition is set to unveil on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM, providing a rich narrative through art at a multifunctional creative space that encompasses an art hub, studio and gallery. The ...
2024-05-02 17:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The renowned Hollywood director Oliver Stone is defending nuclear energy as a means to combat climate change in his new documentary, Nuclear Now. This two-hour documentary, presented out of competition at the Venice Film Festival in 2022, features exclusive footage of civilian nuclear facilities in Russia, France and the United States, ...
Zeina Nader 2024-05-02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
"Disconnected" is the latest solo exhibition by artist Magda Chaaban, currently on display at The Gallerist in Sodeco Square, Beirut. A child of war, Magda Chaaban found solace in her grandmother’s garden, a refuge from the external conflicts where she was cradled by loving arms, observing wooden shutters, a brick roof, clotheslines and kites. ...
2024-05-02 10:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Madonna’s much-anticipated free concert on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach on Saturday, May 4, has significantly altered the dynamics of the local area, with expectations of attracting over a million fans. The event, hailed as the pinnacle of her Celebration Tour, is set to be the largest show in her 40-year career. Madonna, aged 65, ...
2024-05-01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The renowned French-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel Persepolis which poignantly narrates her experiences as a young girl in post-revolutionary Iran, has been honored with Spain’s esteemed Princess of Asturias Award for Communications and Humanities. On Tuesday, April 30 2024, the award jury lauded the 54-year-old ...
David Sahyoun 2024-05-01 14:00 - Reading : 4 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 ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-05-01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
May 1 is a symbol of social struggles and the spring season, resonating differently across the globe. Originating in the United States in 1886 amid labor demands for an 8-hour workday, this day evolved under the impetus of the Second International into a crucial international rendez-vous for workers. In France, May 1 has a dual aspect. On one ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-05-01 10:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The famous writer Paul Auster, the undisputed master of the American postmodern novel, left us at the age of 77, leaving behind a monumental literary work that marked his era. Born in 1947 in Newark, New Jersey, Paul Auster was attracted to writing from a very young age. After studying at Columbia, he traveled to Europe before fully devoting ...