From its very beginnings, photography has always struggled to find its place in the art world. In France, until the beginning of the 20th century, most writers and artists saw photography as a mere tool for painting, nothing more. It was only much later that...
From September 10 to 15, Paris' historic Saint-Germain-des-Prés district was decked out in its finest finery to welcome Parcours des Mondes, one of the biggest international events for the arts of Africa, Oceania, the Americas, Asia and archaeology. For its 2024...
With the support of Iberdrola, Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum is embracing self-consumption and getting an installation of nearly 300 solar panels! We're talking about energy self-sufficiency of 80 MWh per year, which will reduce the museum's annual electricity bill by up...
From the Parisian bohemia to the battlefields of the First World War, the art of Félix Vallotton was forged in a time of great turbulence - but his vision remained astonishingly personal and unique. Here was an artist who not only captured the essence of his time, but...
One might think that art patronage is a recent phenomenon, driven by large multinationals who often dedicate eponymous foundations to it. But it's nothing of the sort... Art patronage has existed since antiquity, in turn the prerogative of wealthy benefactors or...
The Académie des beaux-arts, an emblematic and historic institution, is one of the five illustrious academies brought together under the aegis of the Institut de France. Since 1816, it has shared this distinction with the Académie française, the Académie des Sciences,...
Rennes is already renowned for its rich cultural heritage and artistic events. Always considered a melting pot of artistic innovation and discovery, today the capital of Brittany is set to add a new string to its bow with the launch of the Glaz Festival, a celebration...
It's also known as World Music Day! Celebrated around the world on June 21 of every year, the Fête de la Musique first saw the light of day in 1976, and celebrates its 41st year in 2023. Launched in France in 1982 by the then Minister of Culture, Jack Lang, the event...
It can be tempting to want to reproduce or photograph a work of art... Especially if you are passionate about art. However, as an enthusiast, you certainly have a great respect for artists. That's why you know that it is not always possible to reproduce a work of art...
Marseille and Lille, two French cities with unique artistic identities, have a vibrant street art scene. For years, the walls of Marseille have been littered with rivers of paint, the work of talented street artists. This is hardly surprising, given that the city of...