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Umam’s Exhibition on the Treasures of Studio Baalbeck
Umam’s Exhibition on the Treasures of Studio Baalbeck

In the presence of the German ambassador and on the occasion of International Archives Day on June 9, Umam Documentation and Research relaunched its online archive catalog, Umam Biblio, accompanied by an exhibition on the visual material of the Baalbeck studios. It will take place in the exhibition and roundtable space of the Slim residence, named ...

Amman Film Industry Days Unveils Pitching Platform Selections
Amman Film Industry Days Unveils Pitching Platform Selections

  The Amman International Film Festival, Awal Film (AIFF) announced the selected projects for the pitching platforms of the Amman Film Industry Days (AFID). This year's selections highlight the diversity and creativity of Arab filmmakers, providing invaluable growth and collaboration opportunities. The Amman Film Industry Days (AFID) ...

Miss AI: When Artificial Intelligence Joins the Beauty Contest
Miss AI: When Artificial Intelligence Joins the Beauty Contest

The Fanvue World AI Creator Awards unveil the 10 finalists of their first Miss AI contest: virtual models with surprising profiles, blending unique biographies with advantageous physiques. Let’s dive into the depths of AI to discover these extraordinary candidates and try to understand the significance of this unusual event. The Fanvue World AI ...

Jacky Terrasson, the Explorer of Jazz Piano
Jacky Terrasson, the Explorer of Jazz Piano

With his new album Moving On, Franco-American pianist Jacky Terrasson continues his musical journey, blending virtuosity, insatiable curiosity and creative freedom. A voyage into the heart of jazz improvisation. Jacky Terrasson, a Franco-American jazz pianist, is a musician who constantly pushes the boundaries. At 58, he released his eighteenth ...

When ‘Mute’ Echoes at the Beirut Spring Festival
When ‘Mute’ Echoes at the Beirut Spring Festival

The Beirut Spring Festival hosts Mute, a multi-award-winning play by Sulayman Al Bassam that delves into the devastating explosion at the Beirut port. Driven by the masterful performance of Hala Omran and enhanced by the music of Abed Kobeissi and Ali Hout, this poignant work is sold out for two consecutive nights, June 9 and 10 at 9 PM at the ...

‘Chromaticity’: Zeina Nader’s Dazzling Solo Exhibition in Washington
‘Chromaticity’: Zeina Nader’s Dazzling Solo Exhibition in Washington

Award-winning Lebanese painter Zeina Nader presents her new solo exhibition, Chromaticity, at the Ven Embassy Row Gallery in Washington DC, celebrating joy and emotion through color. On Thursday, June 6, 2024, Zeina Nader, a Lebanese painter, inaugurated her new solo exhibition titled “Chromaticity” at the Ven Embassy Row Hotel Gallery, ...

‘Becoming Karl Lagerfeld’: Unveiling the Fashion Kaiser’s Rise
‘Becoming Karl Lagerfeld’: Unveiling the Fashion Kaiser’s Rise

Disney+ premiers Becoming Karl Lagerfeld, a captivating six-episode series exploring the iconic designer’s early years in 1970s Paris, starring Daniel Brühl as the enigmatic fashion legend. The world of haute couture continues to inspire the small screen, as Disney+ prepares to launch Becoming Karl Lagerfeld on Friday, a highly anticipated ...

Verona’s Arena: A Timeless Celebration of Italian Opera
Verona’s Arena: A Timeless Celebration of Italian Opera

The ancient Roman Arena in Verona hosts a star-studded concert to honor the addition of Italian opera singing to UNESCO’s list of intangible global heritage. On Friday, Verona’s iconic Roman Arena will come alive with the enchanting sounds of Italian opera, as some of the world’s most renowned singers gather to celebrate the art form’s ...

Virginie Viard Departs Chanel Amid Record Sales
Virginie Viard Departs Chanel Amid Record Sales

Virginie Viard steps down as Chanel's artistic director, leaving behind a legacy of record-breaking sales and a five-year tenure marked by quiet elegance.  Chanel, the French luxury fashion house, has announced the departure of its artistic director, Virginie Viard, who succeeded the legendary Karl Lagerfeld following his death in 2019. Having ...

‘Skirts over Pants’ : The Return of Feminist Trends?
‘Skirts over Pants’ : The Return of Feminist Trends?

In the streets, the Parisian metro, daily life, and all around the world, the early 2000s trend of skirts over pants is making a strong comeback. Fashion trends are resurfacing, and the atmosphere of the 2000s is filling the air, back in style, spotlighted with an upcycling of the dress-over-pants trend. Whether one is a fan of this style or not, ...

Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan Dazzles Fans With Fascinating Masterclass
Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan Dazzles Fans With Fascinating Masterclass

  Renowned actress Nicola Coughlan, famous for her role as Penelope Featherington in the Netflix series Bridgerton since 2020, recently gave a captivating masterclass on how she changes her accent. In a video widely spread on YouTube that has garnered hundreds of thousands of views, Irish actress Nicola Coughlan showcased her ...