Culture

Britney Spears’ ‘Failures’: Reflections of a Troubled Soul
Britney Spears’ ‘Failures’: Reflections of a Troubled Soul

The gallery Les Filles du Calvaire in Paris currently explores the complex universe of Britney Spears. The exhibition continues until September 21, 2024. Once upon a time, a 17-year-old girl became a global idol with her hit Baby One More Time. A fairy tale? Not quite. The gallery Les Filles du Calvaire tells a different story in its exhibition ...

The Portuguese DJ Priest Electrifies the Crowds
The Portuguese DJ Priest Electrifies the Crowds

Guilherme Peixoto, a Catholic priest and star of electronic music in Portugal, mixes faith and beats to convey the Church’s message to younger generations. In a world where religion and popular culture often seem out of sync, one man in Portugal has found a way to reconcile them. Guilherme Peixoto, 50, is both a Catholic priest and an ...

Sigmund Freud Unveils the Paradoxes of Love and Suffering
Sigmund Freud Unveils the Paradoxes of Love and Suffering

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 ...

The Revival of Film Photography: Nostalgia and Creativity
The Revival of Film Photography: Nostalgia and Creativity

Defying the digital era’s supremacy, film photography is experiencing an unforeseen revival, compelling even the renowned Japanese manufacturer Pentax to introduce a new model after a 21-year hiatus. In a world where smartphones have made photography ubiquitous and instantaneous, a surprising trend is emerging: the return of film photography. ...

Colette Naufal, the Lady of Lebanese Cinema, Bids Farewell
Colette Naufal, the Lady of Lebanese Cinema, Bids Farewell

Colette Naufal, founder of the Beirut International Film Festival, shaped the Lebanese cinematic landscape for more than two decades. Her passing at 78 leaves a significant void, but her legacy is imperishable.   The Birth of a Passion Although few details are known about Colette Naufal’s youth, it is evident that she developed a deep ...

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"One Thousand and One Nights": Caracalla Dance Theatre Revives the Magic of Oriental Tales

The Caracalla Dance Theatre, celebrating Lebanon’s rich cultural heritage, presents its latest theatrical production, "One Thousand and One Nights." This spectacular reinterpretation of the tales from the Arabian Nights will officially premiere on July 31, 2024, at 8:00 PM at the Caracalla Theatre in Horsh Tabet. The stories of One Thousand ...

Olympics Showcase Metal Music's Golden Age
Olympics Showcase Metal Music's Golden Age

Gojira and Marina Viotti's performance at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony marks a milestone for metal in pop culture. A thundering performance by the thrash metal band Gojira at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony has demonstrated how much the once-niche genre has permeated mainstream pop culture. The quartet delivered an unforgettable show ...

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"Koumi": The Mesmerizing Show by Mayyas Soon in Beirut

For the first time in Lebanon, the renowned dance group Mayyas, winners of America's Got Talent 2022, will perform live on the Beirut Waterfront stage on August 1, 2024, with an 80-minute theatrical dance performance titled "Koumi" ("Rise"). There is no need to elaborate on the iconic alternative dance group "Mayyas," derived from "Maas," which ...

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"Batroun Photo": A Visual Journey Through Batroun's Streets

The city of Batroun will host the first edition of Batroun Photo from August 1 to 31, an unprecedented open-air photography festival organized in partnership with the Beirut Center of Photography (BCP). The inauguration of this unique event will take place on July 31, 2024. Batroun Photo brings together a dozen internationally renowned Lebanese ...

'Rester ou Partir' – The Invisible Link of Sara Abou Mrad
'Rester ou Partir' – The Invisible Link of Sara Abou Mrad

  Another talented Lebanese artist is showcased at the Janine Rubeiz Gallery, and not just any artist! Sara Abou Mrad, a multidisciplinary artist, painter and sculptor, was propelled to Paris after winning the “Call for Young Artists from Lebanon” competition launched in 2020 by Jacques Lang and Claude Lemand. Between 2011 and 2022, she ...

When Music Screams War to Dream of Peace (2/2)
When Music Screams War to Dream of Peace (2/2)

In his triptych of war symphonies, Shostakovich vividly captures the turmoil of World War II. His symphonic music, alternating between heroic and satirical, is an intense meditation on the horrors of war, with moments of chaotic violence and poignant lamentation. War rages still, in the four corners of the world. A de facto truth, some would ...

The Adventures of ‘Emily in Paris’ Return With Drama
The Adventures of ‘Emily in Paris’ Return With Drama

Lily Collins returns as Emily in the beloved series Emily in Paris, portraying an American girl living her dreams in the City of Light. Streaming on Netflix, the show is known for its captivating storyline and very chic fashion. Fans are eagerly anticipating Season 4, which will be released in two parts: the first five episodes premiering on ...