2024-02-26 11:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
With Whispers of Nature, the Tanit Gallery offers an unparalleled immersive experience by showcasing the works of artist Ghassan Zard until April 3, 2024. Ghassan Zard, a painter and sculptor with a history of group and solo exhibitions in Beirut, Munich, London, and Paris, welcomes us into the gallery as though it were a sanctuary. He envelops ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-25 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The 2024 SAG Awards saw Oppenheimer emerge as the grand winner, heralding a promising future at the Oscars. The 30th edition of the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards) was distinguished by a historic moment. For the first time, the ceremony was broadcast on Netflix, giving the event unprecedented exposure to the platform’s 260 million ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-25 13:47 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Dahomey, a profound documentary by Franco-Senegalese director Mati Diop, clinched the Berlin Film Festival’s top accolade, spotlighting the contentious dialogue on Europe’s return of looted African antiquities. Set against the backdrop of the 74th annual Berlin Film Festival, Dahomey emerged victorious among 20 contenders, securing the ...
ici 2024-02-25 10:17 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In a remarkable fusion of creativity and craftsmanship, Kinamania, led by Kristina Zouein, partners with fashion designer Daniele Kiridjian to bring an exclusive shoe line to Beirut. Kristina Zouein, the visionary behind Kinamania, carved a niche in the fashion world with her unique blend of minimalist design and vibrant, bold accents. ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-24 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Metropolitan Museum’s latest exhibit shines a spotlight on the Harlem Renaissance, marking a pivotal shift in the recognition of modern art. The Metropolitan Museum’s new exhibit, The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism, is a groundbreaking showcase that repositions the Harlem Renaissance as a key player in the realm of modern ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-24 17:03 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Paco de Lucia, a name synonymous with the flamenco guitar, transformed the genre’s landscape with his unparalleled skill and innovative approach. His legacy, ten years after his passing, continues to reverberate through the halls of music history, marking him as a pivotal figure in bringing flamenco to the global audience. Born Francisco ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-02-24 13:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Notes that transport. Music that bewitches. Aleph enchanted the stage of the Casino du Liban during “Dance of Sands,” his exceptional concert on February 23. Ingeniously merging Western and Eastern music, he presented his audience with a complete symphony for the five senses. By infusing his music with vitality, energy, and sensuality, ...
2024-02-24 12:45 - Reading : less than a minute
aleph abi saad Casino du Liban
The famous Lebanese pianist Aleph Abi Saad transported his audience Friday evening at the Casino du Liban to another world with his performance. His show was able to integrate its audience to create a unique moment suspended in time. [readmore url="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/culture/229677"]
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-24 10:42 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In an evening charged with emotion and advocacy, Anatomy of a Fall emerged as the grand victor of the César Awards 2024, clinching the prestigious Best Film award among its six accolades. Triet’s victory is notably significant as she ascends to be the second female ever to win the Best Director César, marking a historic moment for the ...
Alain E. Andrea 2024-02-23 20:22 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
One concert lost, ten found. Despite inclement weather, the recital on February 18th at Beit Tabaris delighted the audience with compositions exploring Orientalist exoticism and culminating in a beautiful interpretation of the “Quatuor des muses," before concluding masterfully with a lesser-known work by Puccini. On Sunday, February 18th, ...
This Is Beirut 2024-02-23 15:16 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Lebanese Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia 2024, presented under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and organized by the Lebanese Visual Art Association (LVAA), offers a multidimensional and artistic exploration through Mounira Al Solh’s installation Dancing With Her Myth. This work ...
2024-02-23 13:39 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In the heart of Manhattan, within the prestigious confines of the Rockefeller Center where Christie's headquarters reside, an auction of significant magnitude unfolded, dedicated to the memorabilia of British music icon Elton John. This memorable evening, marking the beginning of a series of events devoted to the artist, succeeded in amassing ...