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Berlin’s Reichstag Glows in Tribute to Christo’s Iconic 1995 Installation

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

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Thirty years after Christo and Jeanne-Claude wrapped Berlin's Reichstag building in silver foil, the German capital is paying tribute to the spectacular art event with a light installation. Every night for the next two weeks, 24 projectors will recreate the mega-event that enthralled the city and the world in 1995, about six years after the fall ...

Ezra Collective Redefines British Jazz With Joyful Energy

This is Beirut, 10/06 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Named Group of the Year at the 2025 Brit Awards, London-based quintet Ezra Collective has ignited a fresh wave of enthusiasm for jazz. Fusing it with Afrobeat and raw, contagious energy, the band proudly repeats its mantra: this music is for everyone. Set to play Glastonbury Festival at the end of the month, the band made history in under two ...

Do You Believe in the Evil Eye Symbol?

Lyne Sammouri, 10/06 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Evil Eye: superstition or reality? In a country rich in folklore and traditions, this belief continues to influence the daily lives of many Lebanese.

Six Days of Kieślowski’s Insightful Vision at Metropolis Cinema Beirut

Marie-Christine Tayah, 10/06 16:19 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Metropolis Cinema Association and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Lebanon are currently hosting “Colours of Life,” a retrospective dedicated to the deeply human and emotionally rich films of one of Poland’s most revered filmmakers, Krzysztof Kieślowski. Running from June 10 to 15, 2025 at Metropolis Cinema in Mar Mikhaël, the ...

Five Things to Know About the K-Pop Juggernaut

This is Beirut, 10/06 12:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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All the members of South Korea's most lucrative boyband BTS are set to finish their military service this month, paving the way for the K-pop super-group to release new music. The news has prompted a fan frenzy, with speculation rife about forthcoming releases and even tours. AFP takes a look at what is going on: Who Are they? The ...

'Despair': a Forgotten Rodin Sculpture on Piano Sells for One Million

This is Beirut, 10/06 12:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Rodin Sculpture Art Culture Despair France

The owners thought the sculpture perched for years on the corner of a piano was a Rodin copy, but after being declared as the real thing, the small marble figure has now sold for one million dollars at auction, organizers said Monday. Described as an "extremely rare" find by auction organizer Aymeric Rouillac, the figure was in fact an 1892 work, ...

Artist Ghenwa Nemnom Takes the Qanun on a Universal Journey and a Visit to Jamil Molaeb Museum

Lea Mehanna, 09/06 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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From the delicate hands of artist Ghenwa Nemnom, we’re transported into a universe where a traditional instrument dating back to 1600 BC transcends time and borders. Additionally, a visit to the Jamil Molaeb Museum offers a glimpse into a cornerstone of Lebanese artistic heritage.

French Schools to Screen Netflix’s "Adolescence" in Fight Against Online Violence

This is Beirut, 09/06 16:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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British Netflix drama Adolescence - which has sparked widespread debate about the toxic and misogynistic influences to which young boys are exposed online, can now be shown in French secondary schools - a minister has said. The initiative follows a precedent set in the UK. The producer of the series broadcast on Netflix has "opened up the rights ...

Hitchcock’s Heroine Honored: Kim Novak Receives Lifetime Award in Venice

This is Beirut, 09/06 15:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hollywood actress Kim Novak, 92, best known for portraying the double life of Alfred Hitchcock's heroine in Vertigo, has been awarded Venice's lifetime achievement award, the film festival said on Monday. Despite a short-lived career, Novak became "a living legend, earning her rightful place in history, with the respect and esteem of the film ...

'Maybe Happy Ending' Tops 2025 Tony Awards with Six Wins

This is Beirut, 09/06 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Maybe Happy Ending, a South Korean musical adapted for Broadway about two robots who find connection, won big at Sunday’s Tony Awards, scooping up six prizes at the gala celebrating the best in American theater. Stars of the season Cole Escola and Nicole Scherzinger also won their first Tonys, on a night that celebrated Broadway’s revival ...

A Dream Come True: Barcelona’s Miró Foundation Turns 50

This is Beirut, 08/06 14:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A major cultural institution, the Joan Miró Foundation in Barcelona is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a rich lineup of exhibitions, concerts, and special events paying tribute to the prolific Catalan artist. The festivities, taking place throughout the year under the slogan “For the People of Tomorrow,” begin Thursday with the opening ...

Eternal Jane B, Everlasting Birkin: The Story of an Icon at Auction

Marie-Christine Tayah, 08/06 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Jane Birkin Fashion Culture Art Hermès Birkin bag

Created in 1984 by Hermès specifically for Jane Birkin, the very first Birkin bag will go up for auction in Paris on July 10 at Sotheby’s. This one-of-a-kind piece, crafted from black leather and engraved with the initials J.B., includes original features like a fixed shoulder strap, closed metal rings and even a built-in nail file. Born from a ...

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