Culture

‘Expressions of Diversity’: An Artistic Journey by Artists of Beirut
‘Expressions of Diversity’: An Artistic Journey by Artists of Beirut

From June 20 to June 30 2024, Arthaus Beirut hosts an exceptional exhibition organized by Artists of Beirut. This happening celebrates diversity and female talent in the Lebanese artistic world. Arthaus Beirut in Gemmayze hosts the remarkable 'Expressions of Diversity' exhibition. Organized by Artists of Beirut, this event features works by 13 ...

The Artistic Portraits of Mario Zaher
The Artistic Portraits of Mario Zaher

  Lebanese artist Mario Zaher presents his first solo exhibition, “You, Me and Everyone in Between,” on June 20, at the newly opened gallery in Gemmayzeh, Gemspace. Mario Zaher has nurtured a growing passion for art, drawing, and colors since his childhood. It was through his academic journey in interior design at the Holy Spirit ...

“Le Mensonge” by Dia Audi: A Crying Truth
“Le Mensonge” by Dia Audi: A Crying Truth

Following her debut song La petite grande, Dia Audi releases Le mensonge that blends French hip hop-rap and electronic music, on a base of subtle afro beats. With her artistic videos infused with contemporary dance, her lyrics resonate, once again showcasing an innovative spirit and a creative ...

Cultural ‘Encounter in the Bekaa’ by the Institut Français
Cultural ‘Encounter in the Bekaa’ by the Institut Français

From June 14 to 16, the Bekaa Valley will buzz with a vibrant artistic festival. Organized by the Institut français du Liban in the Bekaa, the happening will offer free performances spanning theater, music, dance, and storytelling to a broad audience. The "Encounter in the Bekaa" festival will take place in Zahlé, Baalbeck, and Hermel. ...

Historic Early Heatwave Forces Closure of Athens Acropolis
Historic Early Heatwave Forces Closure of Athens Acropolis

As an unprecedented June heatwave grips Greece, the famed Acropolis in Athens has been forced to close during peak hours to protect tourists from dangerous temperatures. Greece is known for its scorching summer heat, but this year, the country is facing its earliest recorded heatwave in history. Temperatures are expected to soar to a blistering ...

Five Artists, Five Universes to Discover at Galerie Jacques Ouaiss
Five Artists, Five Universes to Discover at Galerie Jacques Ouaiss

As part of the “collective exhibitions” presented by Lorraine Ouaiss, Galerie Jacques Ouaiss is hosting five talented artists on a creative journey through painting, photography, sculpture, and ceramics from June 13 to June 29, 2024. From June 13 to June 29, 2024, Galerie Jacques Ouaiss, under the direction of Lorraine Ouaiss, will host a ...

Beirut Art Days: An Artistic Wave in Lebanon from July 3 to 6
Beirut Art Days: An Artistic Wave in Lebanon from July 3 to 6

From July 3 to 6, 2024, Lebanon will vibrate to the rhythm of Beirut Art Days, an unprecedented cultural event that will bring together 70 artists and offer more than 130 free events across the entire country. Supported by the Cultural Agenda and the Beirut Art Days Committee, this ambitious initiative aims to celebrate the extraordinary ...

Adonis Takes Europe by Storm: Lebanese Rock Sensation on Tour
Adonis Takes Europe by Storm: Lebanese Rock Sensation on Tour

The Lebanese rock band Adonis, known for its emotive lyrics and catchy melodies in the Lebanese dialect, is set to ignite European stages with a series of three highly anticipated concerts in Utrecht (Netherlands), London, and Paris from June 14 to 16. Formed in 2011 by Anthony Adonis (vocals, keyboard) and Joey Abou Jawdeh (guitar), who were ...

Françoise Hardy: The Voice That Defined Generations
Françoise Hardy: The Voice That Defined Generations

She was the voice of our youth, of our loves, of our melancholies. Françoise Hardy, the one through whom French song took a new breath in the 60s, has left us at the age of 80, taking with her an entire piece of our collective history. Françoise Hardy was born on January 17, 1944, in occupied Paris, the daughter of an absent father and a ...

Destiny in Music With Harout Fazlian and the Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra
Destiny in Music With Harout Fazlian and the Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra

On Friday, June 14, 2024, the Saint Joseph Church in Monot, Beirut, will host an exceptional musical event themed around Destiny. Under the direction of Maestro Harout Fazlian, a renowned Lebanese conductor known for his passionate leadership and profound interpretation of classical works, the Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra will perform two major ...

Jacques Lacan: “There Is No Sexual Relationship”
Jacques Lacan: “There Is No Sexual Relationship”

Every week, we invite you to explore a striking quote from a great psychoanalyst to reveal its depth and richness. These lapidary, often provocative formulas open up new perspectives on the intricacies of the human psyche. By deciphering these quotes with rigor and pedagogy, we invite you on a fascinating journey to the heart of psychoanalytic ...

Ofentse Pitse: Redefining Classical Music in South Africa
Ofentse Pitse: Redefining Classical Music in South Africa

  Ofentse Pitse, a trailblazing 31-year-old conductor from Mabopane, is the first black South African woman to own and run her own orchestra, fusing classical music with amapiano. In a dimly lit auditorium in Johannesburg, Ofentse Pitse passionately waves her conducting baton, embodying a fierce sense of fun and dedication to her craft. ...