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Tannouri Photography Lebanese photographer Clément Tannouri captures the magnetism of Lebanon in this stunning collection of photographs. He states his two great passions in life are travel and photography. He believes that travel broadens one's view of the world. Experiencing other cultures, meeting people from other communities and countries and seeing the beauty, and sometimes ugliness, of the world has helped him understand that all of our lives are at once interconnected and individual. It has made him better appreciate his own home and culture as well as that of the people he has met and the lands he has seen and he has become a much more tolerant person as a result. Through his photography he seeks to document his own personal experiences, to capture scenes and events as he sees them and to share with others the beauty and diversity of the world he has seen.
His website demonstrates a wide-ranging portfolio and offers prints, poster, and book collections for sale. Or just click and enjoy the beauty of Lebanon. www.clementtannouri.com
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Leeds Postcards Leeds Postcards - satirical & campaign press since 1979. With a wide selection of postcards and greeting cards, the extensive catalogues will speak for themselves. http://www.poptel.org.uk/leedspostcards/index.htm.
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Qana
Dr Gideon Polya,Chief Political Editor for Media With Conscience (http://mwcnews.net) has created a tribute to Qana, Lebanon. Describing the 2006 war in Lebanon, Dr Polya states that “Words fail at such barbarity. . . because words have failed I took up my paint brush in response to the Lebanon tragedy that was quintessentially defined by the destruction of Qana by the Israeli Wehrmacht.” The massacre at Qana 2006, all the more painful for being a repeat of the massacre at Qana 1996, is depicted in a painting that derives conceptually from Pablo Picasso's famous "Guernica" (1937). Dr Polya notes that “Peace is the only way but silence kills and silence is complicity. Each of us, in our own way, must speak out for the innocent. We are obliged to inform others about abuses of humanity and to act ethically in our dealings with all those complicit in such abuses.” For more information on the painting see http://mwcnews.net/content/view/9547/26/.
Just published: Body Count. Global avoidable mortality since 1950 (Gideon M. Polya, Melbourne, 2007) For more information see http://mwcnews.net/content/view/1375/247/ and http://globalbodycount.blogspot.com.
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The Other Lebanon
Visit this website and treat yourself to a festival of photographs that show the natural beauty that unites all of us who love Lebanon. You can not only view the photos, but you can purchase on-line the books, calendars and postcards. Pascal Beaudenon, a photo journalist from the South of France, presents a collection of photographs in a book appropriately entitled The Other Lebanon. Forget images of war for a moment. Beaudenon is, says the forward to his book, “determined on showing the Lebanese that their real country is much more than a mass of cement buildings, and that it dwells in the hills or on the small breaking waves, few kilometers away from the frantic race against time and the dollar rush; where beauty becomes certainty and every day's reality is seen from all angles.” Beaudenon’s work is a timely reminder to us all: we should treasure “this other Lebanon that is out there. Let us learn to see it through the eyes of Pascal and preserve it, so it remains, as it has always been, and just like in the book, the place where all colors mingle; and where every morning, the sun shines its lights on a spectacular diversity.“ http://www.pascalbeaudenon.com/
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OneFineArt.com OneFineArt.com represents the finest artworks available today from works of artist painters, sculptors, photographers, graphic artists, artisans, poets, writers, calligraphers, illustrators, mosaic artists, musicians. The site features a calendar of art events and exhibits worldwide, as well as a notable collection of articles about Arabic fine art, particularly Lebanese art. Its “Art Direct Sale” section offers the opportunity to purchase original artworks online; there is an irresistible variety of style and medium.
The primary objective of OneFineArt is to continue to gather ever-evolving information concerning fine art in the service of both artists and the general public, and to foster research, exposure, understanding and awareness. OneFineArt reflects the diverse cultural perspectives of a culturally rich and varied society. By making them easily accessible to all, OneFineArt is working to assure the broad representation of artistic expression. The structure of the site allows for the inclusion and dissemination of a broad range of ideas.
A must for art-lovers, One Fine Art is an inspiration to all. Visit www.onefineart.com.
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LebanonPostcard LebanonPostcard is a site dedicated to all who want to have a souvenir gift from Lebanon. As the name suggests, LebanonPostcard offers postcards representing various places in Lebanon. But it doesn’t stop there. The site also presents greetings cards, art prints posters, dishes, dvds, cds, t-shirts, Lebanese flags, pins, caps, books, watches, handcrafted ceramic decorative products, wood souvenirs, Phoenician antiquities, dolls in folk costume—and so very much more. You must browse around the shop to appreciate the variety of products available. Of special note, LebanonPostcard is currently promoting the Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon by posting a collection of greeting cards illustrated by the children of the center. Just in time for the holidays, you can take pleasure in the gift of giving and spread the word of hope for healthier lives for children. If you enjoy shopping, you will love www.lebanonpostcard.com.
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Lebanon Art LebanonArt.com offers a splendid visit with Lebanese artist-painter and poet, Joseph Matar. The site presents itself as a veritable gallery of high distinction with its achievements of beauty, its emotions, its sentiments, its humanism and its many expressions of the age we now live in. LebanonArt holds a place where, through the artist's brush, his colours, and his lines, through forms, rhythms and words, all those who wish to create a better world for tomorrow express themselves. On every canvas, the interplay of line, colour and volume falls into place of hard struggle, like the victory of a strategist or like some great symphony.
The site is well worth visiting to experience the visual artistry and poetic treasures of Joseph Matar. It is also a unique opportunity to purchase on-line postcard, album and canvas reproductions of his work. The site is accessible in English, French, Spanish and Arabic. Click here to enjoy: www.lebanonart.com.
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Discover Lebanon Lebanon is the gateway to the world and the doorway to man's spirit! DiscoverLebanon.com is a completely private site which reveals the beauty of the Land of the Cedars. Most stunning is the site’s complete set of panoramic 360-degree animation views of the whole country. But the experience doesn’t stop there. DiscoverLebanon.com offers still photos, posters and e-cards; it offers forums, current news and weather, souvenir shopping online, recipes for Lebanese food, and more. Just a few minutes of discovery will show any newcomer why so many people have a passion for Lebanon. Your tour guide awaits at www.discoverlebanon.com.
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Although we will recommend you to look at the websites mentioned above we can not take any responsibility for external sites.
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[In]Leb T-shirts A collection of t-shirts that represents the very look of Lebanon. With clear and contemporary messages, [In]Leb.com emphasises the soul of today’s Lebanon printed on top quality cotton shirts of various designs to suit wide tastes. Available in black or white, the t-shirts allow proud Lebanese and visitors to the country to display their affection for its eccentricities and culture. You can pick your colour, message, and cut of shirt. Available at selected stores in Lebanon and on-line at www.buylebanese.com. Special orders by email to contact@inleb.com. See the whole new collection at www.inleb.com. |
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Film: A summer not to forget Director: Carol Mansour |
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A Summer Not to Forget An award-winning documentary film by Carol Mansour Now available for £10 donation
27 minutes, English narration with English subtitles of Arabic interviews (with option for French)
A Lebanese filmmaker of Palestinian origin, Carol Mansour studied in Montreal, Canada, and currently lives in Beirut, Lebanon. In 2000, she co-founded Forward Productions, a studio specializing in video and audio production. Her work as a director and producer focuses on socio-economic issues. Her documentary on the street children in Cairo, “100% Asphalt”, won awards at both the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris and at the Arab Film Festival.
Mansour’s 2007 documentary “A Summer Not to Forget” tells the story of the war on Lebanon in July 2006. Winner of the New Zealand Film Festival’s “Best Short International Documentary,” the film captures a perspective of the war that goes beyond the facts, beyond the emotion. It studies the horrific realities of the summer of 2006. But it does not stop there. It also exhibits a people struggling to understand why they were left to suffer these realities. Unique and compelling, “A Summer Not to Forget” is truly a film you will not forget.
In May 2008, Carol Mansour joined Friends of Lebanon for the London premiere of this remarkable documentary. Click here to view her introduction of the film and to view sample film clips. To receive a copy of “A Summer Not to Forget” please forward £10 donation to Friends of Lebanon by on-line transfer (details here). Please note that your donation covers production costs only; there is no financial profit to the Friends of Lebanon organisation. |
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While "Home is Where the Heart Is"—a song about the pain of a mother and her Palestinian daughter—is the first single off of the album, U.S. songwriter and guitar legend Dick Wagner says this of Loveridge and Bakhoor: "Her vocals are hauntingly emotive, her songs are beautifully structured folk/pop creations and her musicians are world-class interpreters of her musical vision…The brilliant 'Oh, India' sets the tone and atmosphere for this musical journey…a journey you won't forget. To learn more about Lorelei and to sample her outstanding music, visit http://www.loreleiloveridge.com. The new musical and cultural "tour-de-force" Bakhoor now on sale at CD Baby (U.S.) and Piccadilly Records (U.K.) http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/loreleiloveridge • http://www.piccadillyrecords.com as well as at iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=295951452&id=295951433&s=143441
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A Musical Journey Lorelei Loveridge announces “Bakhoor,” a 4-year, 15-song album project. A contemporary acoustic songwriter who draws comparisons with Tracy Chapman and Joni Mitchell, Loveridge pairs a passionate political sense with an understanding of the complex personal stories that go beyond politics. Loveridge and Canadian producer Rob Hewes have woven the sounds of tabla, oud, darbuka, Tibetan overtone chants, violin, bazouki, Latin/African/slide blues guitar into a richly-textured, multicultural tour-de-force. |
