The Unmeasurable Heart of the Museum – Counting More Than Just Visitors
The spreadsheet on my desk declared the previous quarter a success: visitor numbers were up, acquisition targets were met. But late one night, alone in the Jianghai Museum under the soft glow of the exhibition lights, that success felt curiously hollow. I was preparing for a « Museum Night » event, and the silence around me wasn’t Read more
Transitional urban planning in Nantes
Le Lieu Unique is now one of the most striking cultural venues in the city of Nantes. It is one of the faces of the capital of the Pays de la Loire region and clearly demonstrates Nantes’ ability to use its real estate heritage to develop its cultural activity. Le Lieu Unique was formerly the Read more
San Luigi dei Francesi – a dialogue between cultures
Located between the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi (Saint Louis des Français) is one of Rome’s most significant French landmarks. It was built as the national church of France in Rome and this is immediately obvious, simply by looking at its façade, decorated with French monarchs and saints. It Read more
« Debí Tirar Más Fotos »: Bad Bunny’s Love Letter to Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny returns to the spotlight with a new album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. An introspective and profound project, where the artist moves away from the festive themes that brought him success to explore his roots and addresses topics that are both personal and political. A Musical and Cultural Homecoming After a Read more
Kanye West and the Eternal Debate: Separating the Man from the Artist
With his antisemitic, misogynistic, and racist remarks, the iconic 47-year-old American artist Kanye West once again raises the eternal question: Should we separate the man from the artist? A question that may seem obvious to some, absurd to others, but nonetheless legitimate given the omnipresence of artists in our daily lives. Our museums, schoolbooks, television, Read more
The Return of the Spiritual: Mysticism and Spiritual Revival in Contemporary Art
In early 2023, as I stood in the Long March Space of Beijing’s 798 Art District viewing Guo Fengyi’s exhibition « Cosmic Meridians, » I felt an overwhelming sense of transcendence wash over me. The intricate drawings—pulsing with energy, depicting cosmic forces and spiritual entities—seemed to vibrate with an otherworldly presence that defied the sterile white walls Read more
The Importance of Authenticity in Rap
I. BEN plg: An Introspective Journey Toward Authenticity BEN plg, born Thomas Léger, is a rapper from Tourcoing, a city in northern France. His musical path began under the name Ben l’Oncle Rap, but he later adopted the stage name BEN plg, which stands for « Pour La Gloire » (« For Glory »). This name change represents his Read more
Un projet inspirant : monter une comédie musicale caritative
Les 31 mars et 1er avril, l’association Reve7art présentera au public son spectacle intitulé Extraordinaire : une comédie musicale caritative qui met en lumière les différences afin de sensibiliser le public au handicap et à la santé mentale. Dans cet article, vous découvrirez leur univers et leur projet si inspirant, qui nous rappelle l’essence même Read more
Xenoblade: Enduring Spirit
On March 20th, 2025, Monolith Software released the critically anticipated Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. The game is a remake of its original release on the Nintendo Wii U, back in 2015. The circumstances around the series are fascinating. When the original Xenoblade Chronicles X released, it was met with confusion, particularly in the American Read more
Meeting Sonna, a dedicated and ambitious filmmaker
Sonna is a newcomer on the filmmaking scene who recently directed his first short film in competition for the Nikon Film Festival. I had the chance to meet him to talk about his projects, the industry and what’s next for him. This interview has been translated, shortened and edited for readers’ comprehension. First of all, Read more