Béatrice Moreau 28/01 16:39 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In a striking display of protest, the Mona Lisa, one of the world’s most iconic paintings, became the latest canvas for activists’ outcry, not with paint but with pumpkin soup. This action, which occurred in the heart of Paris at the renowned Louvre Museum, transcends mere vandalism and opens a critical dialogue on the intersection of art, ...
Jocelyne Ghannagé 28/01 13:49 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
At Rebirth Beirut, in an exhibition titled "Unmasked," which runs from January 25 to February 3, 2024, gallerist Aïda Cherfan introduces us to a new talent: Georges Meouchy, an artist known for his original and unique style. A self-taught painter who also works as a notary, Meouchy acknowledges being inspired by his varied social and ...
Béatrice Moreau 28/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Pedro Almodovar, the acclaimed Spanish filmmaker, is set to make a major comeback to feature-length cinema with an adventurous English-language film, The Room Next Door. Boasting a distinguished cast that includes Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore, and John Turturro, this film is poised to become a significant milestone in the realm of art-house ...
Alain E. Andrea 27/01 18:08 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
The ongoing controversy surrounding the burial of Mozart, fueled by the film Amadeus, is debunked by reliable historical sources, refuting the idea of a mass grave. On the occasion of the commemoration of Mozart’s birthday, This is Beirut highlights the circumstances surrounding his death and funeral. The persistent myth that Wolfgang Amadeus ...
Christine Najjar Hayek 27/01 13:59 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
During Paris Fashion Week, Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika presented his spring 2024 collection at the Hotel Pozzo di Borgo, an iconic venue in the French capital. This collection, titled The Golden Age of the Orient, marks a significant turning point in Hobeika’s artistic journey, bridging his Lebanese heritage with the modernity of ...
Zeina Nader 27/01 11:48 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The Saleh Barakat Gallery is currently hosting a remarkable and deeply meaningful exhibition titled The Turn, a solo work by the young and talented Syrian artist Anas Albraehe, who now resides in Lebanon. Albraehe boasts a record of solo and group exhibitions in Lebanon, Jordan, the United States and other countries. In search of authenticity and ...
Marie-Christine Tayah 26/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The symbiotic relationship between ballet and fashion, a phenomenon tracing its roots back centuries, remains a subject of considerable interest in the artistic world. The 2024 Paris Fashion Week serves as a contemporary testament to this enduring connection, with high-end fashion houses drawing inspiration from the elegant elements of dance. ...
Madeleine Cadoux 26/01 10:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In Iran, a vibrant challenge is sweeping through the fashion industry. Designers are trying to find balance between the traditionally dark attire and a burst of bright colors while navigating the stringent dress code for women. Post-1979 revolution, Iran imposed a rigid dress code on women, mandating loose-fitting garments covering the head and ...
Marie-Christine Tayah 25/01 18:07 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
"An homage to the extraordinary at the heart of the ordinary." Such is the essence of Georges Chakra's Spring-Summer 2024 fashion show. On January 23, 2024, his collection, imbued with dreamlike realism, transformed the American Cathedral in Paris, the quintessential fashion capital, into an artistic immersion. The Spring-Summer 2024 couture show ...
Béatrice Moreau 25/01 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In the heart of London, the Cute exhibition at Somerset House presents a unique exploration of the “cute” phenomenon in contemporary culture. This intriguing display, opening on Thursday, delves into the multifaceted influence of cuteness, a concept deeply ingrained in our everyday lives yet rich in complexity and history. The Somerset House, ...
Zeina Nader 25/01 10:39 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A beautiful vernissage took place on Tuesday, January 23, at Maher Attar’s workshop in Gemmayze. Lucy Poshoglian returns to the art scene after several years, exhibiting about twenty abstract canvases. This is a "comeback" curated and especially encouraged by Dr. Tony Karam. Lucy Poshoglian, better known under the pseudonym 'Ardziv,' which ...
This Is Beirut 24/01 18:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
On Thursday, February 15, 2024, the screens of Empire Première at Sodeco Square will be bathed in the ethereal glow of former Bolshoi Ballet luminaries. Giselle is definitely a not-to-be-missed artistic happening. This epitome of romantic ballet welcomes the transcendent artistry of Russian dancer Olga Smirnova and Italian Jacopo Tissi, ...