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Art Under Siege: The Wajdi Mouawad Controversy in Lebanon
Art Under Siege: The Wajdi Mouawad Controversy in Lebanon

Amidst political pressure, intimidation and blackmail related to “normalization” with Israel, many Lebanese artists find their freedom of expression threatened. Despite being a cultural jewel of the Middle East, the Land of the Cedars seems to be sinking into a repressive spiral aimed at silencing any critical or dissenting voice. This ...

'Joker: Folie A Deux' Takes Center Stage
'Joker: Folie A Deux' Takes Center Stage

During its presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Warner Bros. showcased a preview of its highly anticipated sequel to Joker, entitled Joker: Folie A Deux. This event provided the studio an opportunity to outline its strategy for capitalizing on the prior year's blockbuster success, particularly following Barbie's remarkable performance. In ...

JR's Sculptural Illusions Reinvent Milan
JR's Sculptural Illusions Reinvent Milan

Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/In-an-innovative-confluence-of-public-space-and-artistic-expression-world-renowned-street-artist.-1.mp3"][/audio] In an innovative confluence of public space and artistic expression, world-renowned street artist JR unveiled his latest installation, The ...

BAFF Celebrates Trāblus, Cultural and Human Capital
BAFF Celebrates Trāblus, Cultural and Human Capital

  In an era where multiple cities along the Mediterranean and in the Arab world are building museums to honor the past and celebrate the present, Trāblus stands out as a city-museum alive in its entirety. The Beirut Art Film Festival (BAFF) will showcase this particularity from April 15 until June 3, 2024, through 9 panel discussions led by ...

Latifa Moultaka: Following Antoine in Death, 45 Days Apart
Latifa Moultaka: Following Antoine in Death, 45 Days Apart

Antoine and Latifa Moultaka, a legendary couple in Lebanese theater, were reunited in the afterlife after a lifetime dedicated to the stage. Married since 1959, they wrote around twenty plays together and trained numerous actors over nearly 60 years of their joint career. On February 21, 2024, Antoine, considered the father of Lebanese theater, ...

'I Is Another:' Arthur Rimbaud as a Visionary of the Unconscious?
'I Is Another:' Arthur Rimbaud as a Visionary of the Unconscious?

Every week, we invite you to explore a striking quote from a great psychoanalyst to reveal all its depth and richness. These 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 thought ...

‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ Takes Paris Stage by Storm
‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ Takes Paris Stage by Storm

A Streetcar Named Desire is a legendary film released in 1951, during a period of change in America after World War II. Directed in French by Pauline Susini (Un tramway nommé désir), the play runs in Paris, at the Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens until April 28. Based on the movie A Streetcar Named Desire, Pauline Susini’s adapted play Un ...

Between Fables and Fantasies, Dr. Tony Karam and Wissam Melhem Magnify Art
Between Fables and Fantasies, Dr. Tony Karam and Wissam Melhem Magnify Art

A new artistic project has been launched by the indefatigable Dr. Tony Karam, in collaboration with the Chairman of the Faculty of Architecture, Art and Design at Notre Dame University (NDU), Dr. Salim Akl, as well as the dean of the same faculty, Dr. Karen Abou Jaoudé, and under the patronage of the president of NDU, Reverend Father Béchara ...

Kevin Costner’s 'Horizon' Saga Unveiled at Cannes Festival
Kevin Costner’s 'Horizon' Saga Unveiled at Cannes Festival

In a thrilling announcement for cinema enthusiasts, the organizers of the 77th Cannes Film Festival (May 14–25) revealed that Kevin Costner’s highly anticipated western epic, Horizon, An American Saga, will have its world premiere at the prestigious event.  The first installment of Horizon, An American Saga, will be screened out of ...

Iris Van Herpen: Chaos and Harmony's Artistic Fusion
Iris Van Herpen: Chaos and Harmony's Artistic Fusion

Adorning celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Natalie Portman and Tilda Swinton, among others, Iris Van Herpen established herself as a luminary in the realm of fashion design. Her exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris has drawn visitors from around the globe and is scheduled to run until April 28. Visitors are transported into a ...

From ‘Twin Peaks’ to Cannes: Kyle MacLachlan's Stellar Career
From ‘Twin Peaks’ to Cannes: Kyle MacLachlan's Stellar Career

Kyle MacLachlan, the illustrious American actor, has undoubtedly left his mark in the history of television series. His memorable roles in cult works such as Twin Peaks, Sex and the City, and Desperate Housewives have recently been celebrated at the Canneseries ceremony, where he was awarded an honorary prize for his career achievements. Kyle ...

Ephemeral No More: Exploring Shirine Geagea’s Timeless Universe
Ephemeral No More: Exploring Shirine Geagea’s Timeless Universe

With the exhibition titled “Pas si éphémère que ça” (Not So Ephemeral After All), photographer Shirine Geagea invites us to explore a strange and dreamlike universe at the Takeover gallery until April 17. The exhibition is grounded in a unique artistic process inspired by the artist’s traumatic experience during the August 4 explosion, ...