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Monet's Magical Smog: A London Exhibition
Monet's Magical Smog: A London Exhibition

Monet's love for London's enchanting smog takes center stage in a new Courtauld Gallery exhibition, Monet and London: Views from the Thames.  The display features 21 paintings sourced from private collections and museums in France, the United States, Ireland, and beyond. In London, Claude Monet found a peculiar allure in the famed "smog," a haze ...

Kévin Germanier’s Creative Force of Upcycling
Kévin Germanier’s Creative Force of Upcycling

Swiss designer Kévin Germanier, a pioneer of upcycling and bold fashion, has dazzled Paris once again on September 24, 2024, at the Fashion Week. At just 32, Swiss designer Kévin Germanier has made a name for himself in the fashion world with his unique approach to upcycling and his bold, colorful style. This Tuesday in Paris, he once again ...

Heartfelt Cries to Heal a Wounded Lebanon
Heartfelt Cries to Heal a Wounded Lebanon

Caught in a war that tears it apart, Lebanon is far from being abandoned to its sad fate. Artists from around the globe lend their voices to This is Beirut, expressing their solidarity against unbearable violence. The sky darkens, once again plunging Lebanon into a night devoid of promise. As the wounds of the past, much like those of the ...

Iconic Actress Maggie Smith Dies at the Age of 89
Iconic Actress Maggie Smith Dies at the Age of 89

British actress Maggie Smith, renowned for her roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, has passed away at the age of 89. Maggie Smith, the legendary British actress, has died at the age of 89, her family announced today. Known for her unforgettable roles, particularly as the strict and wise Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry ...

'Five Days to Shine:' A Conversation With Josyane Boulos on Inclusion Through Theater
'Five Days to Shine:' A Conversation With Josyane Boulos on Inclusion Through Theater

The Five Days to Shine project marks a new milestone in social inclusion in Lebanon by offering young adults with cognitive disabilities a unique opportunity to explore and express themselves through theater. Supported by the US Embassy, the Five Days to Shine project focuses on empowerment, awareness and the celebration of talents often ...

Lady Gaga Reimagines Art at the Louvre with 'Mona Lisa' Lipstick
Lady Gaga Reimagines Art at the Louvre with 'Mona Lisa' Lipstick

In a captivating display blending art with pop culture, Lady Gaga visited The Louvre in Paris to film a daring promotional video for the museum's upcoming exhibition, Figures of the Fool. Released on September 25, the video sees Lady Gaga in an unusual yet mesmerizing role where she faces Leonardo da Vinci's revered Mona Lisa, leaving a whimsical ...

Brigitte Bardot’s Silent Solitude Suits Her Very Well
Brigitte Bardot’s Silent Solitude Suits Her Very Well

Brigitte Bardot, an icon of cinema and a tireless activist, celebrates her 90th birthday with as much conviction as ever. Just days before her 90th birthday, Brigitte Bardot, a legend of French cinema and a fervent animal rights advocate, opens up about her life, her commitments, and her advanced age. "I would prefer to be 20 again," she jokes ...

Renoir and Sisley: Soon to Find New Owners at Auction
Renoir and Sisley: Soon to Find New Owners at Auction

Sotheby’s Paris will announce, on October 18, the auction of two Impressionist masterpieces: Les Cariatides by Renoir and Les Péniches by Alfred Sisley. Two paintings by renowned Impressionist masters, Auguste Renoir and Alfred Sisley, will be auctioned by Sotheby’s in Paris on October 18, the auction house announced on Monday. These works ...

Ciné-Corps Festival: ‘Le Liban, un grand amour à distance’
Ciné-Corps Festival: ‘Le Liban, un grand amour à distance’

  The Ciné-Corps festival returns to the Trianon cinema in Romainville with a special edition dedicated to Lebanon, titled Le Liban, un grand amour à distance ("Lebanon, a long-distance love"). In collaboration with the Raksa Festival, this program showcases the rich artistic and cinematic heritage of Lebanon through the screening of ten ...

Freud: 'Civilizational Hypocrisy, the Price of Social Adaptation'
Freud: 'Civilizational Hypocrisy, the Price of Social Adaptation'

Every week, we invite you to explore a striking theme from a great psychoanalyst to reveal its depth and richness. These lapidary, often provocative formulas open up new perspectives on the intricacies of the human psyche. By deciphering these quotes with rigor and pedagogy, we invite you on a fascinating journey to the heart of psychoanalytic ...

In Iran, the Repression of Artistic Freedoms Goes on
In Iran, the Repression of Artistic Freedoms Goes on

The Iranian regime banned two filmmakers, Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha, from leaving the country to present their new film. In response, on Tuesday, September 24, the French Society of Film Directors and the French Society of Authors, Directors and Producers of film are urging the French government to intervene on their behalf. A new ...

Paris Fashion Week: Dior's Amazon-Inspired Spring Collection
Paris Fashion Week: Dior's Amazon-Inspired Spring Collection

Dior extended the excitement of the Paris Olympics by unveiling an athletic, modern and technological black and white collection for its Spring/Summer 2025 runway on Tuesday, September 24, in Paris. This collection drew inspiration from the mythological figure of the Amazon, paying homage to the powerful female archetype first envisioned by ...