par Madeleine Cadoux, 14/04 13:48 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, one of the world's most renowned cultural institutions, is poised to recalibrate its exhibition strategies to offer a more inclusive representation of global cultures, with a particular emphasis on African art. This initiative aims to diminish the prevailing Western-centric narrative and enrich the ...
par Béatrice Moreau, 16/04 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Google recently celebrated the life and work of the late Lebanese-American artist and writer Etel Adnan with a poignant Doodle, highlighting her profound impact on 20th-century art and literature. The Google Doodle, unveiled on April 15, beautifully encapsulates the essence of Etel Adnan’s multifaceted career. The illustration depicts Adnan at ...
par Hala Abdallah, 19/04 22:40 - Reading : less than a minute
MESH: Art and Fashion Exhibition is now open for visitors who are invited to engage with traditional crafts and reconnect with the beauty of Lebanese culture and art.
par This Is Beirut, 27/04 16:04 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
As the vibrant city of Beirut prepares to bid farewell to the groundbreaking MESH exhibition, art enthusiasts and fashion aficionados alike are flocking to Zico House for one final immersion into the rich tapestry of Lebanese culture. Running until April 28, 2024, this avant-garde group exhibition has been a true celebration of the symbiotic ...
par Béatrice Moreau, 03/05 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The original cover art for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is set to break auction records, showcasing the enduring magic of J.K. Rowling's beloved series and its transformative impact on literature. In a testament to the enduring magic of the Harry Potter series, the original cover art for J. K. Rowling’s debut novel, Harry Potter ...
par Béatrice Moreau, 09/05 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
French art collective achieves a groundbreaking feat, using AI to generate images from brain activity scans as one artist thinks of scenes inspired by text prompts. A French art collective called “Obvious” has used artificial intelligence to generate images directly from an artist’s brain activity. By having one of the artists, Pierre ...
par This Is Beirut, 09/05 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
May promises to be a bustling period for the Beirut Art Film Festival (BAFF). A bouquet of events awaits the BAFF audience across Lebanon, ranging from screenings to panels and question-and-answer sessions, ensuring the attendance of culture and art aficionados. Despite the challenging conditions, the Beirut Art Film Festival is set to illuminate ...
par Zeina Nader, 11/05 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 ...
par gdeveloper, 12/05 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 ...
par Marie-Christine Tayah, 17/05 13:22 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Helena Noguerra, renowned for her insatiable literary appetite, is currently portraying Frida Kahlo at La Scala Paris until June 23, 2024. This transition from private reading to public performance signifies a pivotal shift in her career, wherein she aims to impart her deep love for literature to a broader audience. From her early years, Helena ...
par Marie-Christine Tayah, 18/05 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The exhibition Liminal Objects: Contemporary Critical Fashion at La Maison du Danemark in Paris, running from March 22 until May 19, presents an intriguing exploration into the evolving landscape of Nordic design. This event showcases a new generation of designers and artists who critically engage with the way materials, functions, bodies and ...
par Jocelyne Ghannagé, 20/05 09:56 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In her lecture on May 15, 2024 at the Rebirth Beirut Gallery in Gemmayzeh, Aïda Cherfan payed tribute to artist Hussein Madi. In collaboration with the H. Madi Foundation, she is also exhibiting his works through his different artistic periods until May 28, 2024. The public will thus be able to rediscover the brilliant career of this ...
