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From Rish Qolo to Rish Kipo
Amine Jules Iskandar 2025-03-23 11:16 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Syriac chant is inherently democratic. The Mass is a shared experience, a horizontal dialogue between the officiant and the congregation. Chant is both a form of prayer and a foundation of the liturgy, practiced and known by the entire community. “In Syriac liturgical chant,” wrote the Benedictine Dom Jean Parisot in 1899, ...
To What Extent Can a Leader Make Independent Decisions?
David Sahyoun 2025-01-29 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon Psychoanalysis Leaders Liberty Culture
Far from being purely rational actors, leaders—like all human beings—are constantly influenced by unconscious forces that shape their choices, distort their perceptions, and foster illusions of control. The freedom each person believes they possess is, in truth, far more constrained than it appears. Every individual constructs their own ...
And Paolo Sorrentino Created 'Parthenope!'
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-03-18 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Cinema Film Paolo Sorrentino Naples Italy Culture
After glorifying Rome in The Great Beauty, Paolo Sorrentino returns to Naples for an aesthetic and sensory journey into the heart of his birthplace. Parthenope is a declaration of love, a mythological celebration and a reflection on beauty—both a burden and a privilege. Each meticulously crafted shot turns Naples into a character in its own, ...
'Bohemian Rhapsody:' Freddie Mercury’s Crazy Gamble
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-03-14 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Queen Song Freddie Mercury Story Culture
No one believed in it — except him. When Freddie Mercury presented his idea of an extravagant opera-rock song to the members of Queen — one with no recognizable chorus and nearly six minutes long — doubt was everywhere. Too long for radio, too complicated for the average listener, too expensive to produce — too much of everything. Yet ...
Faux Fur Takes Over Fashion, Reviving a Controversial Trend
This is Beirut 2025-03-11 12:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Fashion Paris Fashion Week Trends
Thanks to the "mob wife" style trend and advances in manufacturing technology that make it look like the real thing, faux fur has conquered catwalks and the high street. The look is set to last, with the Fall/Winter 2025 shows at Paris Womenswear Fashion Week over the past 10 days showcasing the material in almost every conceivable way. Whether ...
The Weaponization of Ambiguity
Charles Chartouni 2025-03-10 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon USA Russia Iran Syria
The international political scene is marred by uncertainties, and political actors are navigating their courses amidst the imbroglios of an unraveling world order. This state of endemic instability seems to promote the politics of ambiguity and their inherent weaponization. President Trump, with his conventional insinuations and intentional ...
Southern Lebanon: When Adversity Shapes Women's Autonomy
Katia Kahil 2025-03-08 13:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The fight against violence towards women, for civil rights, and for equal pay is a global battle that continues to this day. Every step forward brings us closer to a fairer society. Yet, behind each achievement lies a series of challenges that only deepens a woman's resolve to persevere and never give up. The women of southern Lebanon embody this ...
Gender Equality in Lebanon: Progress Amidst Obstacles
Sarah Abou Fayssal 2025-03-08 09:41 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanon has made notable advances in gender equality in recent years, yet the journey toward meaningful and lasting change is still riddled with challenges. The National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW*), established under Law 720/1998, has played a pivotal role in pushing for women’s rights reforms. However, progress has been inconsistent ...
The Arab League: Striving for Unity Amidst De Facto Divisions
Malo Pinatel 2025-03-05 19:55 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Middle East Arab League Gaza
Countering the plans of Trump and Israel regarding the future of the Gaza Strip was the backdrop for the Arab League leaders’ gathering on Tuesday at the organization's headquarters in Cairo. At the end of the summit, they adopted a new reconstruction plan for the enclave, presented by Egypt, valued at $53 billion. This marked a rare moment of ...
Redemptive Art Beyond Human Fallibility
This is Beirut 2025-03-03 21:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The link between an artist's morality and the legitimacy of their art is a question that transcends the ages, fueling sometimes fierce debates about the role and place of art in our modern societies. At a time when artists' statements are scrutinized through the lens of morality, it is legitimate to wonder whether art should dissociate itself from ...
Generative AI: A Threat to Our Critical Thinking?
Jean-Jacques Bedu 2025-02-26 19:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
AI Artificial Intelligence Study
Recent studies, including a joint investigation by Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University involving several hundred professionals, suggest that growing reliance on artificial intelligence tools is leading to a notable decline in critical analysis. As experts place increasing trust in automated systems, they gradually relinquish their own ...
Major Overhaul in Washington: Trump Strikes on All Fronts
Moncef Ait-Kaci 2025-02-24 18:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump has initiated a major reshuffling of the federal government since his return to the White House in January 2025. Thousands of government employees have been dismissed, and several programs have been put on hold, with no sector spared. Among the high-ranking officials dismissed was General Charles Q. Brown Jr., Chairman ...
Flu: Balancing Viral Mutations and Vaccine Protection
Alain E. Andrea 2025-02-23 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Dry cough, frequent sneezing, high fever, muscle aches, headaches and extreme fatigue: these telltale symptoms emerge every winter, signaling the return of seasonal respiratory infections. Among them, the flu is one of the most common. As temperatures drop, the conditions become ideal for the spread of several viruses, including influenza, which ...
Is Hope Bound to Lead to Disillusionment?
David Sahyoun 2025-02-05 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Lebanon Psychoanalysis Culture Hope
Is hope bound to lead to disillusionment? This fundamental question shapes our individual and collective lives, from the intimacy of the psychoanalytic couch to the political upheavals that shake public squares, to the conjugal bedrooms where the dramas of love unfold. Psychoanalysis, through its various theoretical currents, offers valuable ...
Panama Canal at the Heart of Trump’s Expansionist Project
Ali A. Hamadé 2025-01-31 20:35 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Donald Trump United States Panama Canal Trade
The re-election of Donald Trump marks the dawn of a new expansionist era, fueled by bold promises made during his campaign. From the proposal to annex Greenland to the dream of integrating Canada as the 51st US state, and the ambition to regain control of the Panama Canal—an engineering marvel and a crucial artery of global trade—Trump ...
Jonathan Anderson teases Dior debut with Mbappé, Basquiat and Marie Antoinette
This is Beirut 2025-06-27 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Dior Fashion Culture Paris Fashion Week Art Paris
It’s the most eagerly awaited show of Paris Men’s Fashion Week. And for the last few days, Dior’s new creative director Jonathan Anderson has been dropping clues on social media about the contents of his first collection for the fabled French house. In a virtual version of Hansel and Gretel, the 40-year-old Northern Irishman has been ...
Saint Laurent, Vuitton Light Up Paris Men's Fashion Week
This is Beirut 2025-06-25 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Fashion Culture Paris Paris Fashion Week France Art
Saint Laurent and Vuitton opened Paris Men's Fashion Week on Tuesday with collections tinged with retro influences, as the industry reels from the revolving door of creative directors and a diminished appetite for luxury goods. Saint Laurent Returns with Playful Retro Style Saint Laurent kicked things off with a playful spring-summer 2026 ...
Starliner Returns Empty After NASA Safety Concerns
This Is Beirut 2024-09-07 11:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
astronauts Boeing International Space Station Nasa Starliner
Boeing's beleaguered Starliner made its long-awaited return to Earth on Saturday without the astronauts who rode it up to the International Space Station, after NASA deemed it too risky to bring them back aboard the spacecraft. After years of delays, Starliner launched in June for what was meant to be a roughly weeklong test mission -- a final ...
Silent Streets, Somber Christmas in the Holy Land
This Is Beirut 2023-12-25 10:43 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The usually vibrant and festive atmosphere in Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, was overshadowed by the ongoing war in Gaza, subduing the holiday cheer. The streets, typically adorned with festive decorations, stood quiet on this special evening, with a noticeable absence of worshipers and tourists in the historic town, recognized as the birthplace of ...
NY Fashion Week: Protective Urban Chic With Helmut Lang
2024-02-11 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Helmut Lang initiated the autumn-winter 2024 New York Fashion Week marathon on Friday, February 9. The fashion artist unveiled a collection that offers "protection" with distinctly urban flair. The Helmut Lang’s autumn-winter 2024 New York Fashion Week kicked off with an innovative use of bubble wrap fabric, balaclavas and puff jackets, ...
Between Giacometti and Miró, Jacquemus Sculpts His Fashion
Zeina Nader 2024-01-31 14:22 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
The latest Jacquemus fashion show, titled “Les Sculptures,” took place in the artistic and inspiring environment of the Maeght Foundation in Saint-Paul-De-Vence. This event marked a remarkable fusion of fashion and art, showcasing the creator’s new collection amidst the iconic works of Giacometti and Miró. View this post ...
Paris Fashion Week: Georges Hobeika's Couture Tribute to His Lebanese Roots
2024-01-27 13:59 - Reading : 3 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 ...
Love Affair on Everybody’s Lips: Fashion and Ballet
2024-01-26 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 ...
Colorful Wind of Change for Fashion Designers in Iran
2024-01-26 10:24 - Reading : 2 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 ...
Georges Chakra’s Fashion Show Illuminates Paris’ Cathedral
2024-01-25 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 ...
Paris Men’s Fashion Week: Diverse Shows, Safe Choices
Béatrice Moreau 2024-01-23 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Paris Men’s Fashion Week, a beacon of global fashion trends, concluded, marking another chapter in the city’s illustrious legacy as the commercial and artistic heart of haute couture. This year’s event, while not particularly risky in its fashion statements, confirmed Paris’ status as an epicenter of creative and commercial prowess in the ...
Churchill's Artistic Journey: A Leader’s Creative Side
2024-01-22 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Winston Churchill, renowned as the "Old Lion" and a pivotal figure in the Second World War, was not only a distinguished British Prime Minister but also a gifted painter and Nobel laureate in literature. An array of his personal items, encompassing books, letters, speeches, furniture, and paintings, are currently being showcased and offered for ...
Waddah Faris Was 'Larger Than Life'
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-01-15 17:04 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Waddah Faris, a distinguished figure in both Lebanese and regional art, has left an indelible legacy in the world of art and culture. He recently passed away at the age of 84. Renowned for his charisma and extraordinary personality, Faris not only significantly influenced local and Arab art scenes but also made a mark on the international ...
Countdown to Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Show
2024-01-14 10:17 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Paris, France, is set to host its renowned Autumn-Winter Men's Fashion Week, commencing this Tuesday, January 16. Anticipated to be a pivotal event, it promises to unveil key trends that will sculpt the fashion landscape for the year. The week's inaugural highlight is the unveiling of Pharrell Williams' third collection for Louis ...
A Collective and Attractive Exhibition at Beirut Art Center
2024-01-13 10:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Since the onset of the political and economic crisis in Lebanon, contemporary art has faced significant challenges. Nevertheless, the Beirut Art Center, a linchpin of Beirut’s contemporary art scene, has demonstrated remarkable resilience. The center is currently hosting “BAC Design,” a collective exhibition showcasing the work of 34 ...