Art in the Face of War: The Example of Gaza
In the modern world, social media no longer merely connects people: it shapes public debate.In the context of Gaza, long kept at a distance from major international newsrooms, these platforms have played a key role. A video goes viral, a photograph circulates, a testimony moves people—and suddenly, the world is watching. But in times of Read more
AI and the Music Industry: Creation, Copyright, and the Fight for Value
In only a few years, artificial intelligence has moved from the margins of music production to the center of one of the industry’s biggest controversies. Tools such as Suno now let users generate complete songs from simple natural-language prompts, with vocals, instrumentation, structure, and style produced in minutes. At the same time, streaming platforms are Read more
The 57th Rencontres d’Arles: Rereading the World and History
I. Introduction Every summer, the ancient city of Arles becomes the international epicenter of photography. Founded in 1970 by Lucien Clergue, Michel Tournier, and Jean-Maurice Rouquette, the Rencontres take over various venues throughout the city. Balancing exhibitions by the most prestigious photographers with the discovery of emerging artists, the festival aims to provide the general public with Read more
From object to subject: the case of Bayonetta as a lens through which to examine the transformation of the female image and power in video games
Introduction: the most irreverent of witches When discussing the icons of modern video games, one name almost invariably sparks heated debate: Bayonetta. Born in 2009 from the boundless imagination of Japanese studio PlatinumGames, this witch of the Umbra with her endless legs and gun-heels is not merely the heroine of a fast-paced, flamboyant beat them Read more
The Harp: unveiling the mystery of a celestial instrument
Imagine yourself seated in a vast concert hall. You have long anticipated this event, and you join in a warm round of applause as some thirty musicians take their places. Before you, the stage is a tapestry of instruments, such as the familiar silhouettes of violins and cellos, the gleam of brass, woodwinds, or percussion. Read more
Theodora: The story of her BBL (Big Beautiful Legacy)
Tuesday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 18, 2026: the Zénith de Nantes is set to shake. The impact is too massive, the fire too bright. The walls, inevitably, will be pushed.At just 22 years old, Theodora is taking the stage for one of the first dates of her debut Zénith tour. This tour will be Read more
What Timothée Chalamet Misunderstands About Art
Back in February, I managed to get a seat at the Vienna State Opera. If you’ve never been, it’s exactly the kind of overwhelming, gold-leafed room that makes you sit a little straighter. We were waiting for George Balanchine’s Jewels to start. When the curtain actually went up on the « Emeralds » segment, the stage was Read more
The Problem with the « Industry Plant »: Why We Hate Curated Success
In the modern music world, we often discuss how simple it has become to find new talent. We spend hours scrolling through social media and suddenly we encounter a singer who appears to be creating music in their bedroom. They look like us, they dress like us and they seem to be managing their career Read more
Vald’s renewal : how does artistic freedom pushes the boundaries of French rap ?
Whether you liked it or not, 2025 was definitely a productive year for Vald. Between ‘Pandemonium’, its hardcore techno reloaded version, and ‘Magnificat’, a mixtape compiling pop, techno and rock tracks, the French rapper never stopped to surprise his fans, for the better or for the worse. Today, we’re going to analyse this project and Read more
Polished and Rough: How Roughness Wins
Hey! Before this article begins, let me ask you a question. Imagine you are scrolling through short videos when suddenly an option appears on the screen. The platform asks you to choose one of two videos to watch. The two videos present the same theme (the game Valorant). Which one would you choose? I asked Read more