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Anjo Rihane to Strike Again with 'Mjadara Hamra' at Casino du Liban

Marie-Christine Tayah, 30/01 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Renowned actress Anjo Rihane takes center stage again in the one-woman theatrical masterpiece Mjadara Hamra. Written and directed by the acclaimed Yahya Jaber, the play promises a captivating evening of storytelling and raw emotion. Scheduled for February 1, 2025, at 8:30 PM, this highly anticipated performance will be held at the Casino du Liban. ...

Dan Brown to Publish 'The Secret of Secrets' After Eight Years

This is Beirut, 30/01 14:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Culture Author Writing Book

Renowned novelist Dan Brown is making his return to bookstores this September with The Secret of Secrets, a highly anticipated sixth installment in the adventures of Robert Langdon, the Harvard symbologist. This release comes 22 years after the phenomenal success of The Da Vinci Code and eight years since his last novel. Simultaneous launches ...

To What Extent Can a Leader Make Independent Decisions?

David Sahyoun, 29/01 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Psychoanalysis Leaders Liberty Lebanon 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 ...

Ziad Nakad’s 'Iris' Collection: A Bold Spring/Summer 2025 Vision

This is Beirut, 29/01 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Ziad Nakad invites us into a world of imagination with his luxurious Haute Couture collection for Spring/Summer 2025. He redefines traditional boundaries by presenting designs that ignite creativity. This season, Nakad makes his mark with fresh perspectives and youthful energy, characterized by bold silhouettes and diverse fabrics that captivate ...

Chanel Debuts Light and Vibrant Spring-Summer Couture Collection

This is Beirut, 29/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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French fashion house Chanel unveiled a light and colorful Spring-Summer 2025 haute couture collection on Tuesday in Paris, crafted by its creative studio rather than new artistic director Matthieu Blazy. Celebrities including Kylie Jenner and Pamela Anderson watched the show at the Grand Palais, a vast glass-roofed exhibition space where models ...

Julien Fournie Celebrates 50 Years With Haute Couture Show

This is Beirut, 29/01 11:37 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Fashion Designer Art Culture

French designer Julien Fournie will celebrate his 50th birthday on Tuesday during Paris's Haute Couture Week, with a circus-themed show highlighting his enduring creativity. In a fashion industry subdued by the loss of icons like Thierry Mugler and Karl Lagerfeld, Fournie remains steadfast in his belief in fashion as a spectacle. The event, ...

Georges Hobeika Spring 2025 Couture Collection: A Parisian Tribute to Loss and Heritage

Marie-Christine Tayah, 28/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Paris Fashion Show Culture Art FashionWeek

Georges Hobeika presented his Spring-Summer 2025 couture collection at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, a moving tribute to his late mother, Marie Hobeika. As he stated on his official Instagram account, “Maison Georges Hobeika Haute Couture Spring 2025 collection reflects how death represents a journey, a celebration of those whose exceptional ...

Beirut Art Film Festival Keeping Lebanon Cinematically 'United in Heritage'

This is Beirut, 28/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Beirut Cinema Art Film Festival Culture

The Beirut Art Film Festival (BAFF) unveils its United in Heritage initiative, a six-month cultural program designed to unite Lebanese citizens around their shared heritage. The program features monthly screenings in 12 cities, simultaneously bringing communities together to rediscover Lebanon’s cultural treasures. Following each screening, a ...

Partial Closure of British Museum Following Cybersecurity Breach

This is Beirut, 27/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The British Museum, one of the world's most renowned cultural institutions, announced on Saturday the partial closure of several galleries after a cybersecurity breach caused by a former contractor. The incident led to the "shutdown" of its IT systems, impacting museum operations. "We are working tirelessly to ensure the museum returns to full ...

Al-Bustan Festival: A New Dawn Driven by ‘Art that Saves Humanity’

Alain E. Andrea, 26/01 18:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

Festival Art Music Culture

A contagious smile, tinged with pride, stretches across the lips of Laura Lahoud. Her enthusiasm is palpable, and she has no trouble showing it. As Vice President of the al-Bustan Festival, she warmly greets everyone who comes to offer their congratulations – and sometimes even their gratitude – after the press conference on January ...

Olivier Derivière: The Composer Who Brings Video Games to Life

This is Beirut, 26/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Music Art Culture France

Since the age of 6, Olivier Derivière has never left the world of video games, a passion that has led him to become one of the most prominent composers of video game music. At 46, this French musician works tirelessly, game controller in hand and sheet music in front of him, to provide players with a unique sonic experience. Scheduled for release ...

The Italian Film Festival Launches at Metropolis Cinema in Beirut

Marilyne Jallad, 25/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Cinema Beirut Culture Art Metropolis Italy

The inaugural edition of the Italian Film Festival in Lebanon, a collaboration between the Italian Embassy in Lebanon, its Cultural Institute, and Metropolis Art Cinema, has been a success. Together, they attracted a diverse audience of Italian cinema fans, art enthusiasts, and curious cinephiles eager to explore contemporary Italian ...

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