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
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 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
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 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
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
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
This article has no universal ambition. I am not here to say that my situation is a typical one that all “artists” face, this is simply an introspection of sorts. When I was around 10 years old my brother introduced me to a music making software and taught me the basics to using it. After Read more
“Honorary Oscar winner, 1st black female director produced by a major & woman director winner of a Cesar.” Here’s what can be found about Euzhan Palcy on social media. But who is this cinematic figure whose film Sugar Cane Alley has left a lasting impact on generations of West Indians and achieved international success? The Read more
Initially, France and Quebec share many alliances and partnerships, such as the Fédération France-Québec, the Délégation générale du Québec à Paris and the l’Office franco-québécois pour la jeunesse (OFQJ). In Loire-Atlantique, Nantes shares many similarities with Quebec. These include a relaxed rhythm of life, a cultural axis (such as the Île de Nantes) and proximity Read more