McDonagh between dark humour and absurd
Black humor and the absurd are central elements of Martin McDonagh’s cinema. He uses them as tools to explore the moral complexity of his characters and, more generally, of the society in which they live. Through these three films: In Bruges, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and The Banshees of Inisherin, we will examine to Read more
Is Video Gaming an Art Form?
For several decades, video games have established themselves as a dominant culturalmedium, blending graphics, music, storytelling, and interactivity. Yet, the debate overtheir recognition as an art form remains unresolved. Some see them as a legitimatemeans of expression, capable of evoking emotions and conveying profoundmessages, while others argue that video games are primarily commercial products,constrained by Read more
Wandering Souls (2023) by Cécile Pin or the memory of Vietnam War refugees
Originally published in English (2023) by Fourth Estate and then published in French as Les âmes errantes (2024, Stock), this book is a touching testimony of the experience of boat people after the Vietnam War. The author has won the Fragonard Prize for Foreign Literature 2024 and was shortlisted for the Women’s Prize in 2023. Read more
The Rise of Fashion Exhibitions: Why Museums Are Embracing Couture
If you took the Parisian metro in the past few weeks, you probably came across a poster displaying a woman wearing an impressive veil and a majestic dress, all captured in a golden atmosphere. If you took a closer look, you probably realized it was an ad for an upcoming exhibition at the Grand Palais: Read more
How the Perception of Art is Evolving, with a Focus on Digital Illustration and Animation
In a world where art is more visible and accessible than ever before, we’re seeing a shift in how we engage with it. Art is everywhere, flooding our screens, often reduced to a quick scroll through Instagram or a glance at a TikTok video. But what happens when the experience of consuming art becomes just Read more
A week in London (as a museum nerd)(Part 1)
A week in London museums : National Gallery, Victoria & Albert Museum During the art market seminar led by the Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London, I enjoyed my time in the city going to (some of) the most famous museums of the world. Here is what I thought about them. Going to museum is Read more
Monuments across continents
Monumental architecture has an undeniable power to captivate us. Whether it’s the towering spires of a gothic cathedral or the symmetrical elegance of the Taj Mahal, these awe-inspiring structures leave an indelible imprint on the cultural landscape. Across different cultures and time periods, monumental buildings have become more than just functional spaces; they are expressions Read more
Nicolas Cage: good or bad?
Nicolas Cage is an American actor known for his intense acting and memeable scenes. This article looks at his life choices, personality, filmography and relationship with the art of cinema. Nicolas Cage is an actor whose films I enjoy watching very much. His wild, at times memeified performances, have however not always managed to convince Read more
Le gardien de Téhéran, Stéphanie Perez – Sophie Juffet
1979, Téhéran. La révolution ébranle le pays et sa population. Cyrus Farzadi, 25 ans, travaille au Musée d’Art contemporain de la ville. Musée développé et construit par le cousin de l’impératrice, Kamran Diba. Ce lieu marqueur d’un régime passé, d’une vie luxueuse, d’une ouverture occidentale est menacé suite à la prise de pouvoir des mollahs Read more
When movie stars burn up the stage
The recent French translation of the memoirs of Al Pacino (Sonny Boy, 2024, Seuil) in which he extensively talks about his experiences at the theater shows how close the ties between cinema and theater are. It is especially true for movie stars, whereas this part of their career is often sidelined. Here are a few Read more