Bélinda Ibrahim 19/04 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
On August 31, 1997, the world was in shock. Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales, tragically died in a car accident in Paris at just 36 years old. Twenty-seven years later, the woman affectionately known as “Lady Di” or the “People’s Princess” continues to fascinate and inspire with her style, humanity and extraordinary fate. This is ...
Béatrice Moreau 19/04 10:53 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nearly a century after its last public exhibition, Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Miss Lieser, long considered lost, will be auctioned on April 24 by the Austrian auction house im Kinsky. This exceptional rediscovery has sparked as much enthusiasm as it has questions about the mysterious journey of this masterpiece, estimated to be worth between 30 ...
Marie-Christine Tayah 18/04 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In 2024, Tripoli shines brightly as the Arab Capital of Culture, a prestigious title that rewards its rich heritage and artistic effervescence. In this context, the city hosts the third edition of the traveling exhibition L’Art blessé, presented in the heart of the majestic Nawfal Palace, home to the Municipal Cultural Center. Gabriel ...
Madeleine Cadoux 18/04 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Amidst the ethereal allure of Colombia's narrative landscape, Netflix has unveiled a mesmerizing teaser for its highly anticipated series adaptation of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s seminal novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude. Released on the poignant tenth anniversary of the Nobel laureate's demise, this preview heralds a series that promises to ...
This Is Beirut 18/04 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Bassma & Chaos Art Gallery recently announced the inaugural reception of the collective exhibition Rassma la Bassma. The event will commence on Tuesday, April 23, from 5 PM to 9 PM, and will continue until Tuesday, May 7. Located at 14 Sursock Street, the exhibition will be hosted at Chaos Art Gallery. Rassma la Bassma represents a ...
Marie-Christine Tayah 17/04 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the context of the Women International Film Festival, the film Back to Alexandria by Swiss-Egyptian director and screenwriter Tamer Ruggli was screened at ABC Dbayeh on April 15, 2024. The premiere was a bustling event, with two auditoriums packed to the rafters. Sitting on staircases at the premiere of Back to Alexandria, spectators ...
Madeleine Cadoux 17/04 13:33 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-Cannes-Film-Festival-scheduled-to-run-from-May-14-to-25-will-soon-showcase-a-Christmas.mp3"][/audio] The Cannes Film Festival, scheduled to run from May 14 to 25, will soon showcase a Christmas cinematic treat, Christmas Eve in Miller's Point, ...
David Sahyoun 17/04 10:38 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Every week, we invite you to explore a striking quote from a great psychoanalyst to reveal all 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 ...
Béatrice Moreau 16/04 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Google recently celebrated the life and work of the late Lebanese-American artist and writer Etel Adnan with a poignant Doodle, highlighting her profound impact on 20th-century art and literature. The Google Doodle, unveiled on April 15, beautifully encapsulates the essence of Etel Adnan’s multifaceted career. The illustration depicts Adnan at ...
This Is Beirut 16/04 13:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Step into a captivating world where art and fashion intertwine at the groundbreaking "MESH" exhibition, set to dazzle audiences at Zico House in Beirut from April 18 to 28, 2024. This avant-garde showcase promises to be a feast for the senses, delving into the rich tapestry of Lebanese art and fashion from ancient times to the present. Prepare to ...
Béatrice Moreau 16/04 10:39 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Coachella 2024 delivered an electrifying weekend of diverse musical acts, star-studded cameos and Y2K-inspired desert fashion, cementing the festival’s status as a trendsetting cultural phenomenon. The first weekend of Coachella 2024 showcased the ongoing rise of Latin music on the global stage, with a wide array of Latino acts from across ...
Madeleine Cadoux 15/04 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Following an almost superhuman recovery from a severe injury, ballet star Steven McRae asserts that the ballet industry must drastically improve its treatment of artists. This narrative forms the core of the forthcoming documentary A Resilient Man. In October 2019, while performing in Manon at London's prestigious Royal Ballet, McRae ...