Culture

SpotlightLoss as the “Little Death” of the Psyche: An Anatomy of the Narcissistic Wound

David Sahyoun 19/02 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

Narcissism Loosing Culture Psychoanalysis

Loss, in its psychic dimension, can reveal a fundamental fragility within our being. Whether personal or collective, it does more than disrupt our balance—it can jeopardize our very sense of identity. In these critical moments, to lose becomes synonymous with losing oneself, exposing a profound narcissistic vulnerability. In fact, excessive ...

Shakira’s Medical Records Leak Sparks Outrage and Investigation

This is Beirut 19/02 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Music Concert Art Culture

Peruvian authorities threatened sanctions and hefty fines Tuesday as they investigated how popstar Shakira's medical records were leaked following her treatment at a Lima clinic. The 48-year-old, four-time Grammy-winning Colombian singer-songwriter was taken to the emergency room on Saturday for an abdominal condition, forcing her to cancel a ...

Banksy’s 'Crude Oil' to Auction for £3-5 Million

This is Beirut 19/02 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Art Auction London New York

A significant Banksy artwork is set to be auctioned in London on March 4, with an estimated value ranging from £3 million to £5 million (approximately €3.6 million to €6 million), according to an announcement made by Sotheby’s on Tuesday. The piece, titled Crude Oil (Vettriano), and sometimes referred to as Toxic Beach, is part of the ...

ChronicleRalph Fiennes Shines in 'Conclave,' the Thriller That Shakes Up the Church

Bélinda Ibrahim 18/02 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Film Chronicle Vatican Culture Ralph Fiennes

Steeped in unrelenting tension, Conclave, directed by Edward Berger and adapted from Robert Harris’s novel, pulls viewers into the inner workings of religious power struggles. Following the sudden death of the pope, the College of Cardinals convenes in the utmost secrecy to choose his successor. But behind the sealed doors of the Sistine Chapel, ...

Paris Book Festival Celebrates Moroccan Literature

Marie-Christine Tayah 18/02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Paris Festival Books Culture Art Emmanuel Macron

Recognized for its linguistic and cultural diversity, the Kingdom of Morocco will be in the spotlight at the 2025 edition of the Paris Book Festival. Moroccan literature, spanning Arabic, Amazigh, French, English, and Spanish, reflects a unique cultural mosaic. Morocco’s Ambassador to France, Samira Sitaïl, highlighted the pride associated with ...

Shakira Resumes World Tour After Brief Hospitalization in Lima

This is Beirut 18/02 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Concert Music Culture Art

Colombian pop star Shakira said her concert in Peru on Monday will go ahead, a day after she called off another performance due to a sudden hospitalization. The singer-songwriter, 48, went to the emergency room on Saturday night and was briefly admitted to the hospital, prompting her to cancel a show on Sunday. Shakira wrote on Instagram on ...

'Captain America: Brave New World' dominates North American theaters

This is Beirut 17/02 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Film Cinema Art Culture

Marvel and Disney's new superhero film Captain America: Brave New World easily dominated the North American box office this weekend, earning an estimated $100 million in the biggest opening of the year, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. The film's strong showing on a four-day US holiday weekend came despite tepid reviews and ...

Strauss II: 200 Years Later, His Music Still Waltzes the World

This is Beirut 17/02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Art Music Vienna Austria

Even two centuries after the birth of Johann Strauss II, Austria's renowned "waltz king," his music continues to captivate audiences around the world. Strauss, widely celebrated during his lifetime as a cultural icon akin to a modern pop star, is best remembered for his iconic waltz The Blue Danube, which has become synonymous with Austria and is ...

'Conclave' and 'The Brutalist' Triumph at the British Baftas

This is Beirut 17/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Cinema Awards Bafta Film Culture Art

The thriller papal Conclave and the monumental The Brutalist played a tight game on Sunday night at the Baftas, the British cinema awards, each winning four trophies, while Emilia Perez, embroiled in controversy, collected two, just fifteen days before the Oscars. Directed by German filmmaker Edward Berger, Conclave was crowned Best Film, while ...

The Boiler Suit: Effortless Style with a Timeless Edge

Marie-Christine Tayah 16/02 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Fashion Design Art Culture

The boiler suit, also known as coveralls or jumpsuits, holds an effortless appeal that lies in its effortlessness. You simply zip it up, embellish it with a statement element and find the appropriate bag and shoes to adopt the perfect style. Roots and Origin Once a sign of utility, conventionally created from thick canvas or even denim, the ...

Berlinale: 'Dreams' Explores a Passionate Yet Fractured Love Story

This is Beirut 16/02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Cinema Berlinale Art Culture

'Love, hate, and violence intertwine in Dreams, Michel Franco’s latest film in contention for the Berlinale’s top honor. Featuring Jessica Chastain in a powerful lead role, the film explores the deep fractures in a love story spanning Mexico and the United States, reflecting broader political and social realities. Like Bong Joon-Ho’s ...

Tilda Swinton Receives Golden Bear, Celebrates Fearless Cinema Journey

Madeleine Cadoux 16/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Actress Culture Cinema Festival TildaSwinton

British actress Tilda Swinton was awarded the Honorary Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, celebrating her exceptional career and impact on global cinema. The award, presented during the festival's opening night, recognized her unique artistic contributions and fearless choices in portraying complex characters. During her ...