2024-08-06 10:29 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Pope Francis advocates for the power of reading and champions this brain activity for personal and spiritual growth. Pope Francis's literary inclinations took center stage on Sunday, August 4, as the Vatican released a letter in which the pontiff extolled the virtues of reading, particularly for young priests. In his July 17 letter, published in ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-08-05 18:47 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
As the Venice Biennale is in full swing, a captivating exhibition is illuminating the artistic landscape of the City of Canals. “Unmasked,” showcased at the prestigious Galleria ItinerArte, offers a fascinating dive into contemporary Lebanese art through the works of three renowned artists: Zeina Nader, Claude Saba, and Lina Husseini. ...
2024-08-05 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The picturesque town of Locarno, nestled on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Switzerland’s Italian-speaking Ticino region, is set to come alive as the Locarno Film Festival opens on Wednesday, august 7, with an ode to cinema’s finest. The 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, running until August 17, features an impressive selection of 225 ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-05 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Kobayat hosted nearly 3,000 participants at the REEF Gatherings 2024 from July 26 to 28. Focused on biodiversity and human diversity, this sixth edition inaugurated the Biodiversity and Cinema program with the premiere of eight films. Various activities, poignant conferences, and film screenings marked the REEF Gatherings 2024, enhancing ...
Alain E. Andrea 2024-08-04 18:01 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
On August 4, 2020, Beirut was suddenly plunged into an apocalyptic night. A day that now marks history. Four years later, This is Beirut commemorates this tragedy through three funeral marches. It was a summer evening. Beirut buzzed under an amber sky, its alleys caressed by the last rays of day. Nothing suggested that this serenity would ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-08-04 14:47 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Four years after the tragedy of the Beirut port explosion, artist Pierre Abboud calls out to the capital with Natrin..., a striking installation of 44 life-sized colored metal silhouettes, embodying the relentless cry of the victims’ families who, despite the passage of time, have never stopped demanding truth and justice. On August ...
2024-08-04 13:08 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
The disaster of August 4, 2020 has caused much blood and ink to flow. Here is a non-exhaustive list of novels, diaries, short stories, essays and collective works on the explosion of the century, which devastated Beirut, the thousand-year-old city, "dead a thousand times and relived a thousand times." In the series of books published ...
2024-08-03 18:03 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
As part of the Ghalboun International Festival, Vivaldi's Oriental Four Seasons took place on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the St. Gabriel Winery. The Vivaldi's Oriental Four Seasons’ cultural event, held within the Ghalboun International Festival, attracted classical music lovers. The concert was preceded by a wine tasting, accompanied by ...
2024-08-03 14:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
An enchanting journey awaits fashion lovers at the Galerie Dior, offering a unique experience for solo cultural explorers, friends on a day out, or families celebrating special occasions. The space has been set up to reveal the fashion heritage of Dior and its marvels. The Galerie Dior invites visitors to explore 13 distinct rooms and universes, ...
2024-08-03 10:57 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The inauguration of the first edition of Batroun Photo, an unprecedented open-air photography festival organized in partnership with the Beirut Center of Photography (BCP) as part of the Batroun Festival, took place on July 31, 2024. Throughout the month of August, the city of Batroun will be transformed into an open-air art gallery. The opening ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-08-02 18:33 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
In these troubled times, as Lebanon is once again plunged into uncertainty, culture remains an unwavering pillar and a bulwark against the darkness threatening to engulf the Land of the Cedars. Despite the challenges the nation faces, the Lebanese display extraordinary resilience, celebrating life with unmatched fervor. In this article, we review ...
2024-08-02 13:58 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The gallery Les Filles du Calvaire in Paris currently explores the complex universe of Britney Spears. The exhibition continues until September 21, 2024. Once upon a time, a 17-year-old girl became a global idol with her hit Baby One More Time. A fairy tale? Not quite. The gallery Les Filles du Calvaire tells a different story in its exhibition ...