“The Harvest”: Dalia Baasiri Converts War-Torn Memories into Art

2024-06-22 11:16 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Until July 12, Galerie Janine Rubeiz presents “The Harvest,” an exhibition showcasing the prolific world of Dalia Baasiri, a multidisciplinary artist who adeptly uses drawing, painting, and sculpture as a means of expression. A multifaceted artist trained in graphic design at the American University of Beirut and holding a master’s degree ...

Laetitia Moya from Beirut to Paris: Angelic «Fall Together»

2024-07-16 18:44 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Laetitia Moya's angelic voice connects Beirut to Paris with her new single Fall Together. This passionate young filmmaker and singer, now residing in Paris, was discovered by a young Texan music producer. Laetitia Moya recently released a single, Fall Together. The young filmmaker and passionate singer’s talent was noticed by a young music ...

Kenza Layli Crowned Miss AI: Beauty 2.0 Finally Unveiled

Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-07-12 10:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

The world of beauty has reached a new milestone with the crowning of Kenza Layli, a Moroccan virtual influencer, at the very first Miss AI contest organized by the World AI Creator Awards (WAICA). This unprecedented event, initiated by Fanvue, aims to celebrate the feats of artificial intelligence and demonstrate how it is revolutionizing our ...

Spain’s Pedri to Miss Rest of Euro-2024 Due to Knee Injury

This Is Beirut 2024-07-06 18:28 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Spain midfielder Pedri is set to miss the rest of Euro 2024 after suffering a knee ligament sprain in Friday's quarter-final victory over Germany. The Barcelona playmaker had to be substituted after just eight minutes in the clash in Stuttgart, which Spain won 2-1 after extra-time. In a statement on Saturday, the Spanish football federation said ...

Saloua Raouda Choucair: A Museum Celebrates the Lebanese Avant-Garde

Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-07-02 18:17 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Lebanon celebrated the opening of the Saloua Raouda Choucair Museum, paying tribute to the pioneer of Arab abstract art. Nestled in a pine forest in Ras el-Metn, this artistic sanctuary offers an exceptional immersion into the universe of this visionary artist. An hour’s drive from the bustling city of Beirut, the Saloua Raouda Choucair Museum ...

Myriam Shuman: 'Let’s Enjoy Culture During Beirut Art Days'

2024-06-28 17:53 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

L’Agenda Culturel and the Beirut Art Days committee are partnering to launch the very first edition of Beirut Art Days, a national cultural and artistic festival to be held from July 3 to 6, 2024, in Lebanon. This free event, open to everyone, will bring together a plethora of Lebanese artists and intellectuals for around 130 events covering all ...

“The Happy Prince” by Shaza Bazerbashi at the Art Scene Gallery

Zeina Nader 2024-06-25 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/The-Art-Scene-Gallery-has-been-transformed-into-a-childhood-fairy-tale-for-Shaza-Bazerbashis.mp3"][/audio]   The Art Scene Gallery has been transformed into a childhood fairy tale for Shaza Bazerbashi’s exhibition, unveiling the enchanted world of ...

Paris Fashion Week: Unexpected Twists and Emotional Goodbyes

Béatrice Moreau 2024-06-23 10:39 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Paris Fashion Week witnessed a surprising lack of leather at Hermes, a restrained but star-studded Loewe show, and a bittersweet farewell to fashion great Dries Van Noten. The City of Lights was abuzz with excitement as Paris Fashion Week continued to showcase the latest trends and creative visions from some of the world’s most renowned fashion ...

Two Killed in Israeli Strike in Western Bekaa

This Is Beirut 2024-06-22 14:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

After a few hours of relative calm in the Southern border area, an Israeli drone targeted a car at the junction of the town of Al-Khayara in Western Bekaa on Saturday, resulting in two fatalities. The Islamic group, Al Jamaa Al Islamiya, announced later Saturday that one of its leading commanders, Ayman al-Ghatmeh, and his bodyguard were killed ...

Beirut Spring Festival: A Moving Tribute to Gisèle Khoury

Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-06-21 18:07 - Reading : 8 minute(s)

The 16th Beirut Spring Festival concluded on May 20 with a touching evening honoring Gisèle Khoury, a journalist and activist whose life was marked by an intense and rich journey. Gisèle Khoury lived a life filled with achievements, both personally and professionally. Her career in journalism began at LBCI in 1986, followed by her well-known ...

Yemi Alade, the Bold Nigerian at the Service of Afropop

Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-22 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Yemi Alade, a Nigerian singer with 18 million followers on Instagram, is shaking up the afropop scene. Her new album Rebel Queen is set to be released on Friday, featuring prestigious collaborations like Ziggy Marley and Angélique Kidjo. Yemi Alade is fearless. This thirty-something Nigerian singer dares to do what few of her peers do. “I do ...

Anouk Aimée: The Passing of a French Cinema Icon

Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-06-19 13:54 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

  Anouk Aimée, an iconic actress and the true embodiment of French grace, passed away this Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the age of 92. Her daughter, Manuela Papatakis, announced the sad news on Instagram, specifying that she was by her side during her final moments. Born Françoise Dreyfus on April 27, 1932, in Paris, Anouk Aimée was ...

Protests for the Resignation of the Government in Israel

This Is Beirut 2024-06-18 18:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Benjamin Netanyahu

Thousands of Israelis have been protesting for the past two days against the government of Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding the government's resignation and calling for new elections. They are calling for an agreement to be reached for the release of hostages.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared ...

Thousands of Israelis Turn Out for Anti-Government Protest

This Is Beirut 2024-06-18 11:11 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Palestine

Thousands of Israelis protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government on Monday over the Gaza war and failure to negotiate the release of scores of hostages still held in the Palestinian territory. Protests against Netanyahu's handling of the war against Hamas have gathered pace, with tens of thousands taking to the streets of ...

Helen Zughaib’s Engaged Art in Washington, DC

Zeina Nader 2024-06-15 18:21 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Lebanese-American artist Helen Zughaib is exhibiting her engaged works at the Hillyer Gallery in Washington DC until June 30. Her work reflects the barriers faced by people fleeing their homes while celebrating their resilience. The exhibition “Borders and Barriers, Pattern of Resilience” by Helen Zughaib is presented at the Hillyer Gallery ...

The Artistic Portraits of Mario Zaher

Fabienne Touma 2024-06-14 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

  Lebanese artist Mario Zaher presents his first solo exhibition, “You, Me and Everyone in Between,” on June 20, at the newly opened gallery in Gemmayzeh, Gemspace. Mario Zaher has nurtured a growing passion for art, drawing, and colors since his childhood. It was through his academic journey in interior design at the Holy Spirit ...

Miss AI: When Artificial Intelligence Joins the Beauty Contest

Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-06-09 18:00 - Reading : 8 minute(s)

The Fanvue World AI Creator Awards unveil the 10 finalists of their first Miss AI contest: virtual models with surprising profiles, blending unique biographies with advantageous physiques. Let’s dive into the depths of AI to discover these extraordinary candidates and try to understand the significance of this unusual event. The Fanvue World AI ...

‘Skirts over Pants’ : The Return of Feminist Trends?

2024-06-07 11:21 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

In the streets, the Parisian metro, daily life, and all around the world, the early 2000s trend of skirts over pants is making a strong comeback. Fashion trends are resurfacing, and the atmosphere of the 2000s is filling the air, back in style, spotlighted with an upcycling of the dress-over-pants trend. Whether one is a fan of this style or not, ...

Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan Dazzles Fans With Fascinating Masterclass

2024-06-06 18:48 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

  Renowned actress Nicola Coughlan, famous for her role as Penelope Featherington in the Netflix series Bridgerton since 2020, recently gave a captivating masterclass on how she changes her accent. In a video widely spread on YouTube that has garnered hundreds of thousands of views, Irish actress Nicola Coughlan showcased her ...

From Saint-Moritz to Paris: The Tumultuous Journey of Lebanon to the Olympic Games

Makram Haddad 2024-07-20 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

Saint-Moritz is undoubtedly a significant milestone for Lebanese sports, as it was in this small Swiss town that the Olympic adventure for athletes from the Land of Cedars began in 1948. It was at the Winter Games of 1948 in Saint-Moritz that the first Lebanese delegation, comprising two athletes, Ibrahim Geagea and Mounir Itani, embarked on ...

“Digital.ME”: Digital Art Reinvents Itself at DiGen Art Gallery

2024-07-23 10:36 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

DiGen Art Gallery inaugurates Digital.ME, an innovative exhibition showcasing 11 digital artists from the Middle East, exploring the theme of self-representation through various forms of digital art. The exhibition is on view in Beirut, Monday to Friday from 11 am to 7 pm, and on Saturdays by appointment, until September 6, 2024. Digital.ME ...

Zaho de Sagazan: The Supernatural Voice that Overtakes the Stage

2024-08-14 17:52 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Singer-songwriter and performer Zaho de Sagazan grabbed France’s attention during the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games while singing Sous le ciel de Paris at the Tuileries Garden. She had also dazzled the Cannes Film Festival, delivering a stunning rendition of David Bowie's Modern Love during the opening ceremony. At just 24 years old, ...

Turkey Accuses Instagram of Censorship and Blocks Access

This Is Beirut 2024-08-04 11:46 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Turkey

Instagram users in Turkey woke up Sunday to find the social media network blocked for the third consecutive day, following censorship accusations against the US company from a high-ranking Turkish official. The BTK communications authority announced on its website on Friday that the Meta-owned platform had been frozen, without giving any ...

Celebrating Emerging Talent in Lebanese Theater at Le Monnot

This Is Beirut 2024-08-14 10:41 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

On August 8, Beirut's Le Monnot Theatre became the hub of young Lebanese talent as it hosted the inaugural Les Monnot d'Or awards. Les Monnot d'Or awards evening at Le Monnot Theatre was a vivid celebration of creativity, perseverance, and theater's transformative power, as it shone a spotlight on the exceptional work of students from the ...

Samir Chamas: One of Cinema's Last Golden Age Icons

2024-08-13 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

A few days after being transferred to the Hôtel-Dieu hospital, the great actor, journalist, and author Samir Chamas passed away due to health complications. Hailing from Baalbek (Hermel) and belonging to the Chamas family, this versatile artist, born in 1942 and who passed away on August 11, 2024, was one of the last icons of the golden age of ...

How Much Does a Sonic Boom Cost?

Malo Pinatel 2024-08-13 11:53 - Reading : 8 minute(s)

"It is more common to love God than your neighbor because it costs less," said the French writer Alfred Bougeard. A proverb that the Israeli Air Force (IAF) seems to be trying to put into practice in the skies of Lebanon. A practice highlighted, beyond the bombings devastating the south of the country — and sometimes the east — by a scene ...

Banksy Keeps Striking: 7th Artwork in a Week

2024-08-13 10:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Banksy’s seventh animal-themed artwork appeared on Sunday, August 11, in London, fueling speculation and media buzz as the elusive artist leaves his mark across the city. Banksy, the enigmatic street artist whose identity remains a mystery, has once again captured the public's attention by unveiling a new artwork in London. He lately revealed ...

Banksy’s Latest Piece Stolen in Broad Daylight

2024-08-09 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Banksy's latest artwork, a wolf silhouette on a satellite dish, vanished within an hour of its unveiling on August 8. The elusive artist's new series in London sparks intrigue and speculation among fans. A new Banksy artwork depicting a wolf on a satellite dish in London was removed, possibly stolen, less than an hour after it was unveiled by the ...

Olympic Games 2024: Tebogo Upstages Covid-Hit Lyles, 'Super Syd' Roars to World Record

2024-08-09 10:52 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Letsile Tebogo claimed a historic Olympic 200m title for Botswana on Thursday as Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone produced a stunning performance to smash the world record in the women's 400m hurdles. Tebogo's superb run left Noah Lyles' hopes for three gold medals in tatters as he was forced to settle for bronze and then revealed he has Covid. Lyles ...

Taylor Swift's Concerts Canceled in Vienna: Can Terrorism Silence Our Culture?

Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-08-08 11:43 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

  The cancellation of Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna due to a terrorist threat raises profound questions about the vulnerability of Western culture — and its followers — in the face of those who seek to spread terror. The cancellation of the three Taylor Swift concerts scheduled for this week at Vienna’s Ernst-Happel Stadium, ...