Zeina Nader 2024-01-27 11:48 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The Saleh Barakat Gallery is currently hosting a remarkable and deeply meaningful exhibition titled The Turn, a solo work by the young and talented Syrian artist Anas Albraehe, who now resides in Lebanon. Albraehe boasts a record of solo and group exhibitions in Lebanon, Jordan, the United States and other countries. In search of authenticity and ...
2024-01-26 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The symbiotic relationship between ballet and fashion, a phenomenon tracing its roots back centuries, remains a subject of considerable interest in the artistic world. The 2024 Paris Fashion Week serves as a contemporary testament to this enduring connection, with high-end fashion houses drawing inspiration from the elegant elements of dance. ...
2024-01-26 10:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In Iran, a vibrant challenge is sweeping through the fashion industry. Designers are trying to find balance between the traditionally dark attire and a burst of bright colors while navigating the stringent dress code for women. Post-1979 revolution, Iran imposed a rigid dress code on women, mandating loose-fitting garments covering the head and ...
2024-01-25 18:07 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
"An homage to the extraordinary at the heart of the ordinary." Such is the essence of Georges Chakra's Spring-Summer 2024 fashion show. On January 23, 2024, his collection, imbued with dreamlike realism, transformed the American Cathedral in Paris, the quintessential fashion capital, into an artistic immersion. The Spring-Summer 2024 couture show ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-01-25 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In the heart of London, the Cute exhibition at Somerset House presents a unique exploration of the “cute” phenomenon in contemporary culture. This intriguing display, opening on Thursday, delves into the multifaceted influence of cuteness, a concept deeply ingrained in our everyday lives yet rich in complexity and history. The Somerset House, ...
Zeina Nader 2024-01-25 10:39 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A beautiful vernissage took place on Tuesday, January 23, at Maher Attar’s workshop in Gemmayze. Lucy Poshoglian returns to the art scene after several years, exhibiting about twenty abstract canvases. This is a "comeback" curated and especially encouraged by Dr. Tony Karam. Lucy Poshoglian, better known under the pseudonym 'Ardziv,' which ...
This Is Beirut 2024-01-24 18:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
On Thursday, February 15, 2024, the screens of Empire Première at Sodeco Square will be bathed in the ethereal glow of former Bolshoi Ballet luminaries. Giselle is definitely a not-to-be-missed artistic happening. This epitome of romantic ballet welcomes the transcendent artistry of Russian dancer Olga Smirnova and Italian Jacopo Tissi, ...
2024-01-24 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In Singapore, a city-state where graffiti is typically prohibited, an abandoned shopping center unexpectedly morphed into a vibrant hub for artistic expression. Young creatives commandeered the nearly half-century-old Peace Centre, adorning its walls with vivid murals and organizing art workshops, infusing the space with newfound vitality. Peace ...
2024-01-24 10:58 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in Los Angeles, the Oscar nominations were announced, featuring nine films from the official selection of the Cannes Film Festival. Justine Triet's Anatomy of a Fall secured five of these nominations. The Academy of Oscars' announcement on January 23, 2024, in Los Angeles, brought a significant surprise. Nine films ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-01-23 22:38 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The 2024 Oscars promise to be memorable, with nominations that reflect both the diversity of modern cinema and some notable surprises. Among the highlights, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer stands out with thirteen nominations, while notable absences and records in nominations also make headlines. Here are five key points to remember from these ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-01-23 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Paris Men’s Fashion Week, a beacon of global fashion trends, concluded, marking another chapter in the city’s illustrious legacy as the commercial and artistic heart of haute couture. This year’s event, while not particularly risky in its fashion statements, confirmed Paris’ status as an epicenter of creative and commercial prowess in the ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-01-23 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In a world brimming with cinematic adaptations, The Last Letter from Your Lover emerges as a poignant exploration of love and memory. Directed by Augustine Frizzell, this film, based on Jojo Moyes’ 2012 novel, intertwines past and present, weaving together two romances separated by time, yet linked by the power of love letters. While it ...