Madeleine Cadoux 03/04 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In an unprecedented demonstration of unity and concern, over 200 illustrious artists, including luminaries such as Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj and Smokey Robinson, have issued a clarion call for the fortification of creative integrity and authorial rights in the face of burgeoning threats posed by artificial intelligence (AI), which harbors the ...
Marie-Christine Tayah 03/04 15:09 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
She has been a classical ballet dancer for 28 years with degrees in French literature and a master's in marketing from USJ and Sorbonne Paris IV, followed by a master's in marketing and advertising. Mia Habis found her grounding as a dancer and teacher at Maqamat in 2008, immersing herself in the alphabet of contemporary dance. In 2015, the ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 03/04 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Charles Aznavour, a key figure in French music, continues to inspire admiration and wonder across borders and generations. His legacy, carried by dedicated personalities like Mireille Khanamirian and the Aznavour Foundation, keeps shining throughout the world. As part of the ongoing celebration of Aznavour’s legacy, the Embassy of Armenia in ...
This Is Beirut 02/04 17:58 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lens for Hope initiative, spearheaded by renowned photographer Maher Attar, represents a personal commitment to human initiatives through the medium of photography. Photography lovers should mark their calendars for Saturday, April 6, 2024, for the good cause of saving the life of Chris. The exhibition will welcome visitors from 11:00 AM to ...
02/04 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Under the benevolent auspices of Ramadan, Cairo adorns itself with a special aura: spirituality embraces more than ever the paved streets of its ancient heart. Lea Samara had the privilege of attending a Sufi concert within Beit El Sennary, a hidden gem in the Al Sayeda Zeinab District. She recounts. Sufi music, “the sonic emanation from the ...
David Sahyoun 02/04 11:10 - 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 ...
This Is Beirut 01/04 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In an erudite journey through the intellectual landscape shaped by the Italian author Umberto Eco (1932-2016), the documentary Umberto Eco: A Library of the World by Davide Ferrario (2023) unveils a profound exploration of Eco's personal library, comprising 30,000 volumes. This film, set to be showcased on Monday, April 8, at 5:00 PM in the ...
Béatrice Moreau 01/04 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Harvard University apologized for possessing a French book from the 1880s that was bound with human skin, which has now been removed from the volume. In a statement released last Thursday, the library service of the oldest university in the United States announced that they had “removed the human skin from the binding of a copy of Arsène ...
Béatrice Moreau 01/04 11:09 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
French-Malian star Aya Nakamura released her latest single, Doggy, on Friday, taking a playful jab at her detractors while staying true to her signature style. The song’s release comes amidst a heated debate surrounding her potential performance at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, with the French far right expressing their ...
Nada Skaff 31/03 17:59 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Students, teachers, principals, diplomats, leaders, and astrophysicists, welcomed by director Pietro Schipani, gathered on March 22 at the auditorium of the Capodimonte Astronomical Observatory, the Neapolitan department of the National Institute of Astrophysics and the most important Italian research center in the fields of astronomy, ...
Marie-Christine Tayah 31/03 13:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Devil Wears Prada, a new musical adaptation, will open at the Dominion Theatre in London's West End in October 2024. This striking adaptation brings to the stage the high-stakes world of fashion journalism. The plot, inspired by Lauren Weisberger's best-selling 2003 novel and its following 2006 film adaptation starring Meryl Streep, Anne ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 31/03 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In the heart of spring, when nature is reborn, an ancient and universal tradition resurfaces to enchant both young and old: the coloring of Easter eggs. Journey through history and cultures. Like a golden thread woven through the ages, the custom of decorating eggs at Easter connects us to ancient civilizations. Persians, Egyptians, Gauls and ...