Béatrice Moreau 2024-06-02 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In a country where art and culture are often neglected, the descendants of renowned Libyan artist Ali Gana transformed their family home into the nation’s first modern art museum. After a decade of determination and hard work, Hadia Gana, the youngest of Ali Gana’s four children, finally inaugurated the museum in the family’s villa on the ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-06-02 11:12 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
With “12 Women (and an Orange Cat),” Benoît Debbané invites us to revisit our perception of feminine beauty. Through his intimate and authentic portraits, the Lebanese painter pays tribute to the women who have marked his life, while exploring the fascinating parallels between femininity and the enigmatic presence of cats. The opening ...
This Is Beirut 2024-06-01 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Byblos International Festival promises an unforgettable summer in 2024, with an eclectic program showcasing renowned Lebanese and Egyptian artists over five exceptional evenings. In the prestigious setting of the Byblos Sur Mer Hotel, the Byblos International Festival unveiled its 2024 program during a press conference attended by caretaker ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-06-01 15:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
After nearly five decades, the iconic Swedish pop group ABBA reunited at the Royal Palace in Stockholm to receive the prestigious Royal Order of Vasa from King Carl XVI Gustaf. On Friday, May 31, 2024, the four members of ABBA—Agnetha Faltskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad—were honored with the Royal Order of Vasa, ...
This Is Beirut 2024-06-01 10:38 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Artist Marc Keyrouz presents his first exhibition, Mother Superior, an immersive experience exploring human interconnectedness through a unique visual language. This exceptional opportunity to discover the fascinating world of 55 will take place from June 7 to 14 at Union Marks. Lebanese artist Marc Keyrouz, creator of the enigmatic visual ...
2024-05-31 21:20 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
On May 30, 2024, the Beirut Spring Festival, organized by the Samir Kassir Foundation, was inaugurated. During this opening, the premiere of the eighth season of the documentary series Zyara was screened. The event took place before an audience of journalists, artists, and an audience passionate about the golden era. The 16th edition of ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-31 16:36 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On May 30, 2024, the Abu Dhabi Festival and the Apostolic Nunciature to the United Arab Emirates offered the public a memorable evening with the Arab premiere of the prestigious Sistine Chapel Choir at St. Francis Church in the Abrahamic Family House. On May 30, a musical event of historical significance took place under the benevolent gaze of ...
2024-05-31 10:27 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Manu Chao has recently released Viva Tu, a music video that heralds his new album with Because Music, his first in 17 years. The album is expected this autumn and will be accompanied by a tour. After selling millions of albums worldwide and with a career spanning over three decades, Franco-Spanish singer Manu Chao, the "desaparecido" (the ...
2024-05-30 18:18 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The 77th Cannes Film Festival awarded its Palme d’Or to Anora, an independent American film written and directed by Sean Baker, starring Mikey Madison and Mark Eydelshteyn. “This film is full of humanity; it enchanted us, made us laugh, hope beyond hope, and broke our hearts,” said Greta Gerwig, the president of the Cannes jury, as she ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-30 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Steven Spielberg's epic war film Saving Private Ryan will be re-released in 300 French cinemas on June 6, 2024, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, offering viewers a powerful and immersive experience of this pivotal moment in history. Steven Spielberg's critically acclaimed World War II epic Saving Private Ryan is set to ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-30 11:14 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Chaos Art Gallery has recently announced the opening of Micro-Organisms, Edouard Souhaid's first solo exhibition in Beirut, from June 6 until June 20. The artwork explores biomorphic aesthetics and colorful compositions, merging art and science in a vivid display of rhythm and movement. Micro-organisms, Edouard Souhaid’s solo exhibition at ...
2024-05-29 17:59 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Shou Ya Ashta is a dark comedy in Lebanese Arabic that explores gender-based violence. The play will premiere on May 30, 2024, at Le Monnot theater, offering a bold perspective on taboo subjects. Shou Ya Ashta is a play written by Wafa’a Halawi and Riad Chirazi, produced by Michèle Fenianos and Wafa’a Halawi and directed by Riad Chirazi. ...