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The Anthology of Visual Arts in Lebanon by Ramzi El Hafez

Culture, LiteratureOctober 25, 20251KViews 5Likes 0Comments

An Article by A. V. (614 words, 3 min. read) On October 23, 2025, the Nuhad Es-Said Pavilion at the National Museum of Beirut hosted a distinguished cultural evening under the high patronage of the Minister of Culture. The occasion marked the launch of Anthology of Visual Arts in Lebanon, a monumental…

The Name of Kings (Le nom des rois), a Kingdom of Memory by Charif Majdalani

Culture, LiteratureSeptember 14, 20252KViews 9Likes 0Comments

An Article by A.V. (817 words, 4 min. read) Reading Le nom des rois (The Name of Kings) at Editions Stock, is like stepping back into a Lebanon that feels both distant and achingly close. Charif Majdalani does not simply tell the story of a childhood; he restores a country that once glowed with light, refinement, and laughter. In…

Nail Art: The Beauty, the History, the Boldness (and the Grit)

Culture, LiteratureAugust 25, 20252KViews 5Likes 0Comments

An Article by C. K.. (832 words, 4 min. read) Long before social media feeds and fluorescent salon lights, nails already told stories. In Babylonia around 3200 BCE, warriors painted their nails with kohl before battle, proof that intimidation sometimes begins at the cuticle. In ancient China, formulas of beeswax, egg…

Jamil Molaeb: A Book That is Itself a Work of Art

Culture, LiteratureAugust 20, 20251KViews 4Likes 0Comments

An Article by A. V. (1044 words, 5 min. read) The newly published retrospective volume on the œuvre of Jamil Molaeb (b. 1948), issued by KAPH publishing house, under the elegant writing and meticulous research of Carine Chelhot Lemyre, is more than a catalogue of artworks. It is itself a piece of art, reflecting the spirit of…

“Dire Le Liban”: 77 Voices for a Wounded Land

Culture, LiteratureMay 4, 20251KViews 2Likes 0Comments

Screenshot An Article by A. V. (750 words, 4 min. read) On April 26, 2025, ar Artliban - Calima in Beirut, a remarkably literary event took place: the signing of Dire Le Liban, a collective book born from pain, hope, and unshakable love for Lebanon. Published under the guidance of Nidal Haddad…

Joe Kodeih: A Theater That Reflects the Human Soul

Art World, Literature, TheatreMarch 17, 2025781Views 4Likes 0Comments

An Article by D. M. (781 words, 4 min. read) Joe Kodeih is more than a playwright—he is an explorer of human emotions, an architect of contradictions, and a fearless storyteller. His latest book, Les Quatre Raisons, published by Éditions Saër Al Mashrek, brings together four of his previously performed plays, offering a rare opportunity…

Pays Amer: A Story of Art, Feminism, and Lebanese Destiny

LiteratureFebruary 28, 2025668Views 2Likes 0Comments

An Article by A.M. (620 words, 3 min. read) In Pays Amer (Bitter Country), Georgia Makhlouf masterfully intertwines the lives of two Lebanese women, separated by a century yet connected by art, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. Inspired by the life of Marie Al-Khazen, Lebanon’s first female photographer, the novel explores the struggles…

Bruno Tabbal’s Debut Novel: Le pays dont on ne guérit jamais

LiteratureFebruary 8, 20252KViews 1Like 0Comments

An Article by D. M. (783 words, 4 min. read) Bruno Tabbal’s first novel, Le pays dont on ne guérit jamais (The Country from Which One Never Heals), was published in February 2025 by Editions Artliban-Calima. In this deeply personal work, the author paints a vivid picture of his childhood memories, exploring the lasting…

The Anthology of Visual Arts in Lebanon by Ramzi El Hafez

The Name of Kings (Le nom des rois), a Kingdom of Memory by Charif Majdalani

Nail Art: The Beauty, the History, the Boldness (and the Grit)

Jamil Molaeb: A Book That is Itself a Work of Art

“Dire Le Liban”: 77 Voices for a Wounded Land

Joe Kodeih: A Theater That Reflects the Human Soul

Pays Amer: A Story of Art, Feminism, and Lebanese Destiny

Bruno Tabbal’s Debut Novel: Le pays dont on ne guérit jamais

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