2024-03-18 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Omar Rahbany, a scion of the illustrious Rahbani lineage—Ghadi Rahbani’s son and Mansour Rahbani’s grandson—weaves a tapestry of sound that transcends the boundaries of geography and genre. A modern-day maestro, Omar Rahbany's artistry invites us into a world where music becomes the universal language of connection, discovery and ...
Maxime Pluvinet 2024-03-17 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
After detailing the doctrines and origins of Ismailism, an offshoot of sevener Shiism, born in the 8th century, the latter part of this article explores specific texts of the nizarite branch, known as the "Assassins," and recounts their fate following their defeat during the Mongol invasions of the thirteenth century. Gaining notoriety ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-03-17 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Bourse de Commerce in Paris unveils its new exhibition, Le monde comme il va — The World As It Goes, a striking reflection of our troubled times. Dive into the destabilizing and poetic universe of the Pinault collection. Exploring François Pinault’s collection, boasting over 10,000 works displayed at the Bourse in Paris, leaves a ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-03-17 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In the heart of Mexico City, a striking art installation captured public attention, blending modern technology with ancient heritage in a provocative statement. Mexican artist Chavis Marmol created a spectacle that’s hard to ignore: a $40,000 Tesla car crushed under the weight of a colossal pre-Hispanic-inspired sculpture. At 42, ...
2024-03-16 17:46 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Sursock Cochrane Palace, a jewel of Lebanese architectural and artistic heritage, emblematic and rich in history, once again projects a futuristic vision of a renaissance and hope for a better world. This splendidly decorated space, still bearing the scars of the August 4 explosion, once again carries the torch of cultural transmission and ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-03-16 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The SchizAwards, an innovative online ceremony organized by PositiveMinders, aims to challenge stereotypical portrayals of schizophrenia in cinema and promote a more accurate and empathetic understanding of the complex mental disorder during World Schizophrenia Days (March 16–23). Cinema, with its gripping narratives and complex characters, has ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-03-16 14:07 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A devastating fire struck Studio Al-Ahram, one of the oldest film studios in Egypt and the Arab world, without causing any casualties. On the night of Friday to Saturday, a large-scale fire broke out at Studio Al-Ahram, located in the Giza region, west of Cairo. Built in 1944, this iconic studio is considered one of the oldest and most important ...
Maxime Pluvinet 2024-03-16 12:32 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Born in the 8th century, Ismailism is an offshoot of sevener Shiism. The philosophy brought to life by this movement allowed for the creation of some the most original texts of Shiism, including its nizarite branch, more commonly referred to by its detractors as the “Assassins.” “I began to inquire about the Ismaili school of thought. But ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-03-15 21:06 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Beirut, the wounded city, rises from its ashes through art and creation. Emblematic of this resilience, Lebanese designer Rabih Kayrouz chose to present his new Spring-Summer 2024 collection in his Gemmayzé district workshop, beautifully restored after being devastated by the Beirut port explosion on August 4, 2020. An emotionally charged event ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-15 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the play Pique-nique 3ala khtout el tamess by Raymond Gebara, directed by Julia Kassar, the Monnot Theater in Beirut is transformed into an arena where past and present clash, revealing the scars of a nation bruised by the Lebanese civil war. This artistic production offers a profound reflection on the absurdity of war and the persistent ...
2024-03-15 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Becoming Karl Lagerfeld is set to premiere at the Canneseries TV festival in April 2024, with a subsequent release on Disney+ slated for June 7. This marks a significant milestone in Daniel Bruhl's career and a compelling exploration of Karl Lagerfeld's legacy. Daniel Bruhl's latest endeavor in Becoming Karl Lagerfeld represents a pinnacle in ...
2024-03-15 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The ancient theater of Vienne is set to be illuminated by the celebrated trumpet sounds of Ibrahim Maalouf, who will inaugurate the Jazz à Vienne festival. Scheduled from June 27 to July 17, 2024, Jazz à Vienne promises to delight jazz enthusiasts with its rich array of performances. The opening night of the 43rd edition of Jazz à Vienne, ...