Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-05-13 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Eurovision, once envisioned as an anthem to music and European unity, has morphed into a political arena where countries showcase not only their musical talents but predominantly their geopolitical agendas. Despite its repeated efforts to remain apolitical, Eurovision has proven to be anything but. Beneath the glitter and synchronized ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-13 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Artist Alida Torbay presents Caminante, an immersive exhibition at the Cervantes Institute in Beirut that explores the essence of existence through a captivating visual and sensory odyssey. Like a lighthouse in the night, the Cervantes Institute in Beirut illuminates the art scene with Caminante, an enchanting exhibition by Venezuelan-Lebanese ...
2024-05-13 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Artist Michel Chidiac presents Jardin Stellaire at the Cheriff Tabet Gallery until May 24, 2024. This dreamlike exhibition of oils, watercolors and pastels, inspired by Kandinsky, invites viewers into a cosmic escape. Michel Chidiac, an interior designer and painter, welcomes us to the Cheriff Tabet Gallery from May 7 to May 24, 2024, to ...
gdeveloper 2024-05-12 20:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The art world mourns the passing of Yvette Achkar, a Lebanese painter who marked the international artistic landscape with her unique approach to abstraction. Yvette Achkar, an internationally renowned Lebanese painter, passed away on May 12, 2024, at the age of 96. Born in Sao Paulo in 1928, Achkar turned to visual arts after being rejected by ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-12 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, known mononymously as Zendaya, has evolved from a Disney Channel darling to a multifaceted icon influencing various spheres, including film, fashion, and social activism. At just 27 years old, her journey from a child star to one of the most influential figures of her generation encapsulates a story of growth, ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-12 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
With the triumphant launch of her European tour, “The Eras Tour,” in Paris, Taylor Swift has confirmed her status as a global superstar, combining commercial success, artistic evolution, social engagement, and a unique connection with her audience. May 9, 2024, will remain etched in the memories of Taylor Swift fans who were present at the ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-12 10:56 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Independent music venues across the United Kingdom are struggling to survive as they grapple with skyrocketing expenses, dwindling alcohol sales, and changing consumer habits post-pandemic. In a dimly lit room at Earth Hackney, an arts center in London, singer Cosmo Sheldrake captivates the audience with his electronic and vocal compositions. The ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-11 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences embarks on a crucial fundraising drive to diversify its financial base and maintain its global leadership in the film industry. As the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences approaches its centennial celebration, the organization has launched an ambitious $500 million fundraising campaign ...
2024-05-11 14:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Il était des nôtres, centre-ville de Beyrouth - 1975 is a captivating and moving book by Gabriel Gemayel, echoing the suffering of the martyrs of a Lebanon torn by conflict. This work stands as a duty of collective memory, breaking the silence surrounding all those who have disappeared and their “empty graves.” The first signing session took ...
Zeina Nader 2024-05-11 11:38 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Under the patronage of H.E. the Minister of Tourism, Mr. Walid Nassar, organized by the Women Of Beirut (WOB) and in collaboration with the Beirut Art Curators Collectives (BACC), an exhibition dedicated to painting and sculpture enlivens the Saint-Nicolas Garden in Achrafieh for three days, from May 10 to May 12. "En Plein Art" is an initiative ...
2024-05-10 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Australian actress Cate Blanchett is set to be honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 72nd San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain, the organizers announced on Thursday. Cate Blanchett will also be featured on the main poster of this prominent event, the most notable film festival in the Spanish-speaking world, scheduled to take place from ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-05-10 15:27 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanese theater has lost one of its greatest names. Alain Plisson, actor, director and teacher, leaves behind an invaluable artistic and educational legacy. Alain Plisson, a towering figure in the Lebanese theater, passed away at the age of 94, after 48 hours in a coma. His loss leaves a vast void in the country’s cultural landscape, given his ...