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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
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
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
Kanye West’s Cultural Impact: Art, Controversy, and Industry Transformation
Few artists have shaped 21st-century music as profoundly as Kanye West. At once celebrated, criticised, and endlessly debated, he stands as one of the most polarising cultural figures of his generation. His public controversies have complicated his legacy, yet they have not erased the structural changes he brought to music, aesthetics, and the way artists Read more
Why Are Western Gen Zers « Turning Chinese »? Unpacking the #BecomingChinese Phenomenon
A British martial arts enthusiast demonstrates Chinese kung fu at the square in front of the Bell and Drum Towers in Beijing on Monday. From China Daily In early 2026, if you open TikTok or Instagram, you’ll witness a peculiar sight: young blonde women boiling apple slices on camera, American youths at the gym swapping Read more
“Sorcières”: a new lecture of History at the Château des Ducs
If you thought witches are only good for scaring children in Grimm tales or making brooms fly in Harry Potter, it is time to review your classics. Until June 28, 2026, the Château des Ducs de Bretagne in Nantes invites us to a dizzying dive into one of the darkest and most fascinating periods of Read more
Sovereign Women in History and Art: An Eternal Ideological Stake
From Cleopatra to Elizabeth I, from Mary Stuart to Marie Antoinette, the names of great sovereign women evoke powerful myths of grandeur, beauty, and tragedy that nourish our imagination. But what remains of reality behind these narratives? Did Marie Antoinette really say, “Let them eat cake”? Was Cleopatra truly the most beautiful woman of the Read more
22nd Longueur d’Ondes Festival : Radio, Podcasts & Sound Innovation
From January 28 to February 1, the 22nd edition of the Longueur d’Ondes Festival, the “Festival of Radio and Listening,” took place in Brest. Since 2002, this event has been organized by four friends passionate about radio and sound expression: Laurent Le Gall, Aurore Troffigué, Laurent Venneuguès, and Hélène Vidaling. Over nearly five days, French-speaking Read more