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"Art of Living": The Crossroads of Innovation in Interior Decoration

The annual “Art of Living” exhibition returns in 2024 to present the latest trends in design, furnishing, and interior decoration under the banner of creativity, authenticity, and innovation. This prestigious event, a true showcase of the sector, takes place annually to unveil all the novelties in the world of furniture and design. Over five ...

A Magical Evening of Timeless Melodies at Al-Bustan Festival
A Magical Evening of Timeless Melodies at Al-Bustan Festival

“Life without music is but an error, a tiresome chore, an exile,” Nietzsche wrote in a letter to Peter Gast in 1888. These words ring especially true in Lebanon, a country where culture and art have always held a paramount place. Just yesterday, the resilience of the Lebanese was celebrated at the J’ai deux amours concert during the 30th ...

Loneliness in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Loneliness in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Contemporary solitude rekindles an age-old paradox that has captivated philosophers for centuries. On one hand, it manifests as a painful symptom of a modern world that erodes community bonds, with nearly 30% of the French population reportedly suffering from severe feelings of isolation, especially among younger generations. On the other hand, ...

Beyond Fashion, the Legacy 'the Accidental Icon' Leaves Behind
Beyond Fashion, the Legacy 'the Accidental Icon' Leaves Behind

Iris Apfel, an emblematic figure within the sartorial realm, renowned for her distinctive oversized spectacles that became a signature part of her ensemble, passed away at the venerable age of 102, as confirmed by her Instagram account. Hailing from the borough of Queens in New York, Apfel was a paragon of eccentric style and vivacity, ...

Paris Fashion Week’s Unforgettable Moments
Paris Fashion Week’s Unforgettable Moments

The Autumn-Winter women’s Fashion Week in Paris, concluding on Tuesday, was marked by unforgettable moments, ranging from grace and oddity to controversy and spectacle. At the heart of the Paris Fashion Week runways, seven events particularly captured attention, showcasing the diversity and creative richness of the fashion world. From tender ...

‘Ephemeral Lands:’ Salah Missi’s Solo Exhibition
‘Ephemeral Lands:’ Salah Missi’s Solo Exhibition

In the heart of Beirut, an art event poised to challenge perceptions and invite introspection is set to open its doors. "Ephemeral Lands," the latest solo exhibition by Lebanese visual artist Salah Missi, promises an evening of artistic exploration and cultural reflection at the no/mad utopia gallery on Thursday, March 7, from 6 PM to 9 PM. This ...

Frédéric Chopin, A Poet's Soul (2/2)
Frédéric Chopin, A Poet's Soul (2/2)

  Among the luminaries of 19th-century European music, Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) stands out as the undisputed "poet of the piano." He deliberately focused on the piano, the king of instruments, to delve into and elevate the nuanced emotions of Romantic music—ranging from passion and melancholy to rebellion, despair and exuberance. His ...

Bollywood Shines in Paris with ‘Devda'
Bollywood Shines in Paris with ‘Devda'

  Following the triumph of Bharati, Bollywood makes a blazing return to European stages with Devdas, a captivating musical spectacle led by Bhavna Pani. Indian cinema continues to weave its web beyond its borders, this time capturing the European imagination with the launch of Devdas, a musical comedy based on the eponymous film that ...

”Émotions Florissantes” by Aline Abi Fadel
”Émotions Florissantes” by Aline Abi Fadel

Émotions Florissantes (Flourishing Emotions) by Aline Abi Fadel will be held from March 1st to the 15th at Maher Attar’s studio. This exhibition offers a journey into the heart of abstract expressionism, exploring the realm of emotions through a unique play of colors and shapes. The works in this collection celebrate the human experience, with ...

Miyake's Enveloping Silhouettes at Paris Fashion Week
Miyake's Enveloping Silhouettes at Paris Fashion Week

At Paris Fashion Week on Friday, the Japanese fashion house Issey Miyake, steadfastly grounded in its approach yet pairing the most sophisticated designer dresses with casual footwear, ventured into the realm of unusual color combinations and embraced a highly eclectic "mix and match" philosophy for its women's fashion show. Satoshi Kondo, the ...

Frédéric Chopin: A Poet's Soul (1/2)
Frédéric Chopin: A Poet's Soul (1/2)

  Among the luminaries of 19th-century European music, Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) stands out as the undisputed 'poet of the piano.' He deliberately focused on the piano, the king of instruments, to delve into and elevate the nuanced emotions of Romantic music — ranging from passion and melancholy to rebellion, despair, and exuberance. His ...

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Bassam Geitani's "Dans le creux du chaos" Echoes

In a world where art stands as a testament to the tumults of our era, renowned Lebanese artist Bassam Geitani invites us into profound introspection through his exhibition Dans le creux du chaos (In the Hollow of Chaos) at the Galerie Janine Rubeiz. Nadine Majdalani Begdache beckons art enthusiasts to the opening on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. The ...