2024-01-01 10:46 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
This December, an impressive event unfolded in New York City's Times Square, captivating the attention of its countless visitors. The iconic billboards, usually an advertising display, turned into colossal praise for the initial story of Christmas. The makeover of Times Square is an essential part of the Light the World initiative. The Light ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2023-12-31 18:04 - Reading : 12 minute(s)
In 2023, the world bid farewell to a host of international cultural icons, personalities who left their mark on the arts, literature, music, cinema and many other creative fields. These emblematic figures, hailing from all corners of the globe, have enriched our global cultural heritage with their talent, vision and unwavering dedication to their ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-31 13:23 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The vibrant Hamra district of Beirut recently became the stage for a significant event in Lebanon’s art world with the inauguration of DiGen Art, the country’s first gallery entirely dedicated to digital art. Founded by Alex Rayes and Camille Hajjar, DiGen Art—short for Digitally Generated Art—positions itself as a catalyst in the digital ...
Zeina Nader 2023-12-31 10:31 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
To conclude the year beautifully, Rebirth Beirut opens its doors in Gemmayze with the season's final event, Colors in Motion by the artist Missak Terzian. It's an exhibition that wraps visitors in vibrant colors, taking them on a symphony of strong and vivid tones. Terzian, a Lebanese-American artist of Armenian heritage, is renowned for ...
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-30 19:34 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nearly a century since his debut on the silver screen, Mickey Mouse will enter the public domain on Monday. This significant event opens up possibilities for remakes, spin-offs, adaptations and potential legal confrontations with Disney. Steamboat Willie, the iconic 1928 black-and-white animation featuring Mickey Mouse, sees its copyright expire ...
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-30 14:21 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the current context in which cinema echoes crucial social issues, the films Io Capitano (Me Captain) by Matteo Garrone and Green Border by Agnieszka Holland stand out. These works, transcending the usual political debates, immerse the viewer in the heart of the challenges and human dramas associated with migration. In an increasingly socially ...
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-30 10:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The film industry is poised to embrace a distinctive creation by esteemed director Sofia Coppola, who provides an insightful view into the life of rock’n’roll icon, Elvis Presley, through the eyes of his wife, Priscilla Presley. The movie, titled Priscilla, draws inspiration from Priscilla Presley’s 1985 autobiography Elvis and Me, and ...
Fabienne Touma 2023-12-29 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Combining visual communication, advertising, brand identity and design, the artistic style of brothers Ivan and Allan Debs is notably unique. Gifted and humble, Ivan and Allan Debs have a significant artistic voice. They define themselves as “two hearts, two minds, one vision, one universe.” These multifaceted artists have united ...
2023-12-29 13:37 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Juliette Elamine, a French-Lebanese author, released her latest work titled Les enfants de la vie (The Children of Life) in October 2023, published by Sterenn Editions. In Paris, she continues her book signing tours, captivating an audience eager for culture and stories. Blending a rich mix of human values from the Francophone world with a deeply ...
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-29 11:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Renowned French actress Sophie Marceau made striking allegations against fellow actor Gérard Depardieu, accusing him of “rude and inappropriate” behavior, particularly towards women in subordinate roles on film sets. These revelations emerged in an interview published in the latest edition of Paris Match magazine on Thursday. Marceau, who ...
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-28 18:09 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Tom Smothers, one half of the influential singing comedy duo The Smothers Brothers, passed away at the age of 86, his family announced on Wednesday. Celebrated for their distinctive blend of folk music, humor, and incisive political satire, Tom and his brother Dick Smothers left an indelible mark on American entertainment, enjoying a career that ...
2023-12-28 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The city of Barranquilla, nestled along Colombia's Caribbean coast, proudly unveiled a 6.5-meter (21.3-foot) statue on Tuesday, December 26, in homage to its beloved native daughter, renowned Colombian superstar Shakira. This towering masterpiece, crafted from bronze and aluminum, captures the essence of the singer's iconic stage presence, ...