Culture

Showcase of New Lebanese Talent in Uccle, Brussels
Showcase of New Lebanese Talent in Uccle, Brussels

  The Inter-Country Committee BeLux-Lebanon of Rotary International, in collaboration with the Euro-Lebanese Medical Society (SMEL) and under the auspices of the Embassy of Lebanon in Brussels, is hosting an exhibition featuring emerging Lebanese artists in Uccle. Curated by Fabienne Touma (ELFAN), the event will run from March 21 to March ...

Generative AI: Ultimate Threat or Future of Journalism?
Generative AI: Ultimate Threat or Future of Journalism?

The emergence of generative intelligence is disrupting numerous sectors, and journalism is no exception. This technology, capable of producing text, images, and videos of impressive quality, raises crucial questions about the evolution of the profession. While generative AI poses an evident threat to certain traditional aspects of journalism, it ...

Nathalie Naoum's Breathtaking Journey from Kfarchima to Madfoun
Nathalie Naoum's Breathtaking Journey from Kfarchima to Madfoun

In the play titled Min Kfarchima lal Madfoun, Nathalie Naoum makes her grand return. After a long career in television and journalism, and a period away from the cameras, she delivers a breathtaking performance on the stage of the Monnot Theatre in a play written by the incomparable Yehia Jaber. After writing and directing Mjaddra Hamra in 2018, ...

Remembering Frans de Waal: A Pioneer in Primatology
Remembering Frans de Waal: A Pioneer in Primatology

Frans de Waal, a renowned Dutch primatologist whose groundbreaking research revolutionized our understanding of primate behavior and human nature, passed away on March 14, 2023, at the age of 75. Born in the Netherlands, de Waal dedicated his life to studying chimpanzees, bonobos and capuchin monkeys, challenging long-held beliefs about the ...

Pope Francis' Autobiography: A Tale of Love and Life
Pope Francis' Autobiography: A Tale of Love and Life

In an unprecedented move, Pope Francis ventured into the literary world with his first autobiography, Life: My Story Through History, set to grace bookshelves globally next week. At 87, the pontiff, known for his reformative stance within the Roman Catholic Church, embarks on a journey through the pages of history, intertwining personal anecdotes, ...

Dalia Dakhlallah's 'The YoYo's World' at Chaos Art Gallery
Dalia Dakhlallah's 'The YoYo's World' at Chaos Art Gallery

Chaos Art Gallery is thrilled to present The YoYo's World, a captivating solo exhibition by Lebanese artist Dalia Dakhlallah, showcasing her personal perspective on family bonds and joyful moments through a vibrant and dreamlike artistic lens. Dalia Dakhlallah, a Lebanese artist based between Beirut and Dubai, found her calling in the world of ...

Omar Rahbany’s Music: From Lebanon to the World
Omar Rahbany’s Music: From Lebanon to the World

Omar Rahbany, a scion of the illustrious Rahbani lineage—Ghadi Rahbani’s son and Mansour Rahbani’s grandson—weaves a tapestry of sound that transcends the boundaries of geography and genre. A modern-day maestro, Omar Rahbany's artistry invites us into a world where music becomes the universal language of connection, discovery and ...

'The Pearl of Intellect:' Ismailism, a Refined Shiism (2/2)
'The Pearl of Intellect:' Ismailism, a Refined Shiism (2/2)

  After detailing the doctrines and origins of Ismailism, an offshoot of sevener Shiism, born in the 8th century, the latter part of this article explores specific texts of the nizarite branch, known as the "Assassins," and recounts their fate following their defeat during the Mongol invasions of the thirteenth century. Gaining notoriety ...

'The World As It Goes': The Universe According to François Pinault
'The World As It Goes': The Universe According to François Pinault

  The Bourse de Commerce in Paris unveils its new exhibition, Le monde comme il va — The World As It Goes, a striking reflection of our troubled times. Dive into the destabilizing and poetic universe of the Pinault collection. Exploring François Pinault’s collection, boasting over 10,000 works displayed at the Bourse in Paris, leaves a ...

Mexican Artist Crushes Tesla With Pre-Hispanic Sculpture Statement
Mexican Artist Crushes Tesla With Pre-Hispanic Sculpture Statement

  In the heart of Mexico City, a striking art installation captured public attention, blending modern technology with ancient heritage in a provocative statement. Mexican artist Chavis Marmol created a spectacle that’s hard to ignore: a $40,000 Tesla car crushed under the weight of a colossal pre-Hispanic-inspired sculpture. At 42, ...

‘Tools for After’: Futuristic Italian Design at Sursock Palace
‘Tools for After’: Futuristic Italian Design at Sursock Palace

The Sursock Cochrane Palace, a jewel of Lebanese architectural and artistic heritage, emblematic and rich in history, once again projects a futuristic vision of a renaissance and hope for a better world. This splendidly decorated space, still bearing the scars of the August 4 explosion, once again carries the torch of cultural transmission and ...

SchizAwards: Changing Cinema’s Perception of Schizophrenia
SchizAwards: Changing Cinema’s Perception of Schizophrenia

The SchizAwards, an innovative online ceremony organized by PositiveMinders, aims to challenge stereotypical portrayals of schizophrenia in cinema and promote a more accurate and empathetic understanding of the complex mental disorder during World Schizophrenia Days (March 16–23). Cinema, with its gripping narratives and complex characters, has ...