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A journey through the 'crossroads of civilizations': Uzbekistan opens the doors to its treasures in Paris

Two exhibitions at the Louvre and the Arab World Institute want people to step inside the worlds of Samarkand and Bukhara, and discover some of the treasures that have never before left the country.

Published on December 2, 2022 at 05h00, updated at 05h00 on December 2, 2022 Emmanuelle Lequeux

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A winter vacation in Paris? Our top hotel picks across the city

Would you like to sleep just a few steps from the Jardin des Plantes? Have breakfast near Oberkampf? Enjoy Montorgueil without leaving it? Why not! Twenty districts and 20 addresses for a taste of Parisian life.

Published on November 27, 2022 at 17h00, updated at 19h04 on November 28, 2022 Isabelle Mériel Yoanna Sultan-R'bibo

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English design maestro William Morris celebrated in French exhibition

This British figure was an acclaimed creator of wallpaper for Victorian houses, a designer of furniture, books and stained glass, a socialist activist and a writer.

Published on November 26, 2022 at 08h00, updated at 08h00 on November 26, 2022 Véronique Lorelle

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The symbolism of Uzbek fabrics at the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris

An exhibition presents 300 treasures of late 19th century craftsmanship, intertwining the threads of imagination and geopolitics.

Published on November 24, 2022 at 20h00, updated at 20h00 on November 24, 2022 Emmanuelle Lequeux

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A French start-up offers cheap movie tickets to fill theaters

Ozzak has already signed with 23 cinemas, including Le Grand Rex in Paris, and is targeting a casual cinema-going clientele.

Published on November 22, 2022 at 16h17, updated at 16h17 on November 22, 2022 Nicole Vulser

Profile

French band Phoenix masters the art of rebirth

The French group, who recorded their seventh album, 'Alpha Zulu,' in a wing of the Louvre, will be in concert at the Olympia in Paris on November 28 and 29.

Published on November 21, 2022 at 18h10, updated at 18h11 on November 21, 2022 Aureliano Tonet

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Fancy a kebab for lunch? Five (very good) options in Paris

Forget cardboard pitta and industrial sauces, from the traditional to the exotic to the decidedly modern, all kinds of kebabs are on offer these days in Paris.

Published on November 20, 2022 at 12h03, updated at 12h09 on November 20, 2022 Léo Pajon

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Discover five musical activities in Paris to enjoy with your family

It's never too early to develop your love for music. From as young as three, an exhibition, a concert or a workshop can awaken you to opera, baroque, electronic music and more.

Published on November 20, 2022 at 05h10, updated at 12h10 on November 20, 2022 Gladys Marivat

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Paris exhibition showcases archaeological treasures of Afghanistan

The exhibition 'Afghanistan: Shadows and Legends' at the Musée National des Arts Asiatiques in Paris displays objects from a century of excavations.

Published on November 15, 2022 at 04h00, updated at 20h18 on November 15, 2022 Pierre Barthélémy

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Galactic, the guardians of New Orleans funk, bring the party to Paris

The band, owners of New Orlean's famous Tipitina's club, performed a rare concert in France on Saturday, November 12, at the Musée du Quai Branly–Jacques-Chirac.

Published on November 14, 2022 at 14h45, updated at 14h45 on November 14, 2022 Bruno Lesprit

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New exhibit highlights how post-war Paris was a haven for foreign artists

'Paris and Nowhere Else' at the Museum of the History of Immigration presents works by 24 painters, visual artists and graphic designers who sought refuge in the capital from 1945 to 1972.

Published on November 13, 2022 at 10h00 Harry Bellet

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Five top rooftop bars in Paris still open in winter

With or without the sun, in a T-shirt or under a blanket, here are five places to go in Paris and its suburbs with a breathtaking view for a drink or a meal at altitude – and possibly with attitude.

Published on November 12, 2022 at 17h02 David Guérin Léo Pajon Yoanna Sultan-R'bibo

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In Paris, jeweler Lavoisier recycles gold teeth

Just a stone's throw from Place Vendôme, Atelier Lavoisier creates custom jewelry from recycled gold and synthetic diamonds

Published on November 12, 2022 at 08h00, updated at 08h12 on November 12, 2022 Juliette Garnier

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In pictures: Backstage access at Fela Kuti's 1980s gigs

Photographer Bernard Matussière documented the European tours of the inventor of Afrobeat.

Published on November 11, 2022 at 19h24, updated at 20h15 on November 11, 2022 Fabien Mollon 10 photos

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Paris gallery Musée de l'Orangerie puts Mickalene Thomas's political collages on show

The American artist was inspired by Monet for this new work, which intersects issues of gender and race with art history, and is on show until February 2023.

Published on November 10, 2022 at 17h26, updated at 18h09 on November 10, 2022 Philippe Dagen

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'The Place to be Design', Paris: A hybrid event between yesterday and today

The event formally known as the 'Puces du Design' will open on November 10 in Paris with the same ambition of promoting vintage furniture while paving the way for contemporary creation.

Published on November 10, 2022 at 07h00, updated at 07h12 on November 10, 2022 Marie Godfrain

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The building with a thousand lives: Step into the world of Jean-Paul Gaultier

As part of the renowned Paris Photo fair, the building's doors will be open to the public for an immersive exhibition from November 10 to 12.

Published on November 10, 2022 at 05h00, updated at 18h27 on November 10, 2022 Valentin Pérez

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Rossy de Palma at Paris Photo: 'Like all great geniuses, William Klein was a very simple man'

The Spanish artist, guest of honor at the Paris photo exhibition, tells of her meeting and admiration for the photographer William Klein, who died in September.

Published on November 9, 2022 at 17h57, updated at 18h44 on November 9, 2022 Roxana Azimi

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'The Anonymous Project,' honors photographic nostalgia

Since 2017, British artist Lee Shulman has been collecting slides taken by strangers around the world and showcasing them in exhibitions.

Published on November 8, 2022 at 20h00, updated at 20h00 on November 8, 2022 Clémentine Goldszal

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Reyna brings the essence of Filipino cuisine to Paris

Chef Erica Paredes provides a gourmet immersion into the food of the Philippine archipelago.

Published on November 6, 2022 at 10h00, updated at 10h00 on November 6, 2022 Léo Bourdin

Profile

Dean Tavoularis: Giant of cinema sets comes out of the shadows

The great Hollywood set designer, who worked with Francis Ford Coppola, Michelangelo Antonioni and Roman Polanski, is the subject of a retrospective at the Cinémathèque in Paris, from November 3 to 11, and of a book of interviews.

Published on November 2, 2022 at 11h11 Samuel Blumenfeld

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In the exhibition 'Things,' the Louvre is seeking the soul of inanimate objects

A daring and successful exhibition mixing movements and eras to look at the passions, desires and obsessions expressed in still lifes.

Published on November 2, 2022 at 05h22, updated at 05h22 on November 2, 2022 Philippe Dagen

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Bartabas follows the enchanted route of the 'Irish Travelers'

Inspired by these nomadic people whose culture is being lost, the French horse legend has created a magnificent show.

Published on November 1, 2022 at 19h00 Fabienne Darge

Investigation

Dance breaks free from traditional Paris stages: 'Audiences are no longer satisfied being spectators'

Choreographers in Paris are taking over spaces such as the Louvre museum and the Centquatre cultural space to produce immersive performances.

Published on November 1, 2022 at 05h00, updated at 05h00 on November 1, 2022 Rosita Boisseau

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In Paris, Laurent Grasso casts a spell at the Collège des Bernadins

In the nave of what is now a cultural center in Paris, the artist creates inconceivable yet plausible images.

Published on October 29, 2022 at 04h55, updated at 13h04 on October 29, 2022 Philippe Dagen

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The return of Cyprien Gaillard, the prodigal son of French contemporary art

The artist, living in Berlin since 2009, returns to the French capital with work related to Parisian heritage in exhibitions at the Palais de Tokyo and Lafayette Anticipations.

Published on October 26, 2022 at 11h04, updated at 20h50 on October 26, 2022 Roxana Azimi

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Six events to see at the Paris + art fair

The former FOACFrench fair provides a host of exhibitions, prizes dedicated to young artists and installations for all art lovers.

Published on October 26, 2022 at 05h29 Emmanuelle Jardonnet Emmanuelle Lequeux

Feature

Nice's Asian Arts Museum emerges from the shadows

The institution in the south of France is counting on its new Hokusai prints exhibition, running until the end of January, to raise awareness of its important collection of Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Korean works.

Published on October 24, 2022 at 20h30 Sylvie Kerviel

Column

The clock has run out on Dan's, one of France's last DVD rental companies

Daniel Lecointre's video rental store with 10,000 DVDs will close on October 30. There will only be two such stores left in France, the last to hold out against streaming and VOD.

Published on October 23, 2022 at 08h00, updated at 09h21 on October 23, 2022 Frédéric Potet

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At the Centre Pompidou, realist painter Alice Neel emerges from obscurity

The National Museum of Modern Art in Paris is devoting the first French retrospective to the figurative and political work of the American artist.

Published on October 22, 2022 at 05h27, updated at 09h33 on October 22, 2022 Philippe Dagen

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Paris: At the Musée Jacquemart-André, the dreamlike world of Johann Heinrich Füssli

With 'Fuseli, the realm of dreams and the fantastic,' the Parisian museum offers a small but fascinating exhibition of the self-taught artist. It is running until January 23, 2023.

Published on October 22, 2022 at 03h45, updated at 08h19 on October 22, 2022 Harry Bellet

Profile

Chris Dercon, a 'disruptor' at the head of the Fondation Cartier

Since his beginnings at the helm of major public museums, the Belgian has never ceased to make people talk with his bold choices.

Published on October 19, 2022 at 04h30, updated at 11h40 on October 19, 2022 Roxana Azimi

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At the Quai Branly Museum, a retrospective on the Mardis Gras Indians in 'Black Indians of New Orleans'

The Parisian museum focuses on the history of slavery and segregation in the United States, with an emphasis on African culture in North American.

Published on October 15, 2022 at 08h00, updated at 08h54 on October 15, 2022 Philippe Dagen

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Artist Ed Ruscha presents his inventory of America

A major figure in American art, the 84-year-old artist paints a pop portrait of his home country, filling his work with symbols and mythology. His latest creations are on display this fall at the Gagosian Gallery in Paris.

Published on October 14, 2022 at 17h13 Roxana Azimi

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At the Philharmonie de Paris, 'Musicanimale' presents a symphonic zoo

In Paris's Museum of Music, a rich and fascinating exhibition explores the musical relationship between humanity and the animal kingdom.

Published on October 11, 2022 at 14h59, updated at 19h10 on October 11, 2022 Marie-Aude Roux

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Exhibition shows how Champollion gave ancient Egypt its voice back

A new exhibition at the Louvre-Lens museum retraces the French Egyptologist's path and illuminates the cultural, religious and geo-political context of his discoveries.

Published on October 10, 2022 at 15h58, updated at 19h21 on October 10, 2022 Pierre Barthélémy

Conversation

Meet the founders of Paris's flourishing Rose Bakery

Since opening their first Paris establishment in 2002, the Franco-British couple has been developing their artisanal, plant-based cuisine in various cultural venues.

Published on October 8, 2022 at 17h04, updated at 17h04 on October 8, 2022 Litza Georgopoulos

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In Paris, the Luminor independent film theater is threatened with closure

The real estate company that has owned the premises for 35 years has decided not to renew the lease on the venue in the Marais district.

Published on October 6, 2022 at 20h50, updated at 20h50 on October 6, 2022 Inès Khiari

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13 reasons to stay awake for Nuit Blanche, Paris's all-night art festival

For this latest edition, the annual event takes the public in the "garden of delights" through a series of installations, concerts and performances.

Published on October 1, 2022 at 11h38 Laurent Carpentier

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Provocative tour into the subversive world of Ukrainian photographer Boris Mikhailov

The subversive photographer presents his unique and disturbing work in a rich retrospective at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie in Paris.

Published on September 26, 2022 at 11h06, updated at 12h23 on September 27, 2022 Claire Guillot

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World's fragility on display at the Lyon Biennale

Curated by Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath, the 2022 edition of the contemporary art exhibit, which runs until December 31, tells the tale of a civilization in crisis.

Published on September 26, 2022 at 05h08, updated at 12h26 on September 27, 2022 Emmanuelle Lequeux

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Our selection of France's top autumn sounds, sights and flavors

From eclectic arthouse films to major blockbusters, to women painters left in the shadows for too long, unfamiliar tastes and exuberant fashion: 'Le Monde' has all the top recommendations for what to see, hear, savor and touch this season.

Published on September 25, 2022 at 13h00, updated at 11h54 on September 27, 2022 Roxana Azimi, Valentin Pérez, Stéphanie Binet, Marie Godfrain, Léo Bourdin et Clément Ghys

Investigation

An emblem of French literary heritage reopens its doors

After 12 years of restoration, the Richelieu site of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France reopened on September 17.

Published on September 22, 2022 at 17h56, updated at 12h19 on September 27, 2022 Laurent Carpentier

Review

Lyon Biennial: Showcasing Beirut's pre-civil war artistic boom

The Museum of Contemporary Art's exhibition highlights the abundant production of the 'golden sixties.'

Published on September 22, 2022 at 14h17, updated at 12h20 on September 27, 2022 Philippe Dagen

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Step inside Frida Kahlo's wardrobe at new Paris exhibit

In the exhibition 'Frida Kahlo: Beyond Appearances,' the Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris invites us to discover the full life of the Mexican painter.

Published on September 22, 2022 at 11h43, updated at 12h22 on September 27, 2022 Clément Ghys

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Classical music: The Festival de Laon opens with a bang

Under the direction of Mikko Franck, Radio France's Maîtrise choir and philharmonic orchestra opened the annual musical event in northern France with panache.

Published on September 21, 2022 at 15h29, updated at 12h24 on September 27, 2022 Marie-Aude Roux

Selection

Top art exhibitions to catch in France this fall

Between discoveries, rediscoveries and retrospectives, here is a selection of this season's most exciting architecture, painting, photography and contemporary art exhibitions in Paris, as well as in Lyon and Toulouse.

Published on September 21, 2022 at 09h48, updated at 12h18 on September 27, 2022 Harry Bellet, Philippe Dagen, Claire Guillot, Sylvie Kerviel, Emmanuelle Lequeux et Isabelle Regnier

Review

Paris offers a new perspective on the International Colonial Exhibition of 1931

Until September 26, a new project at the Bois de Vincennes will allow viewers to understand the contextual, political and cultural issues around the original event, which attracted 8 million visitors.

Published on September 12, 2022 at 13h08, updated at 15h54 on September 12, 2022 Philippe-Jean Catinchi

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Paris exhibition honors General de Gaulle's 'spies'

In partnership with the French intelligence services, the exhibit, on display until October 16, sheds light on the initial organization of French foreign intelligence.

Published on September 9, 2022 at 07h00, updated at 07h00 on September 9, 2022 Elise Vincent

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France's wine fair season: 'Le Monde' picks all the best bottles

France's annual season of wine discoveries, flavors and bargains has kicked off. 'Le Monde' wine experts tasted the multiple deals offered by French supermarkets, wine shops and other online stores. Here is their guide to the top picks.

Published on September 7, 2022 at 04h58, updated at 04h58 on September 7, 2022 Ophélie Neiman Laure Gasparotto

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Bordeaux: The light games of Nanda Vigo are in the limelight

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs et du Design is paying tribute to the avant-garde Italian, who was an interior architect, designer and light sculptor. Running until January 2023, this immersive exhibition features mirrors, neon lights and synthetic fur.

Published on September 7, 2022 at 04h55 Véronique Lorelle

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Saumur: Guy de Rougemont, the artist of endless possibilities

This unclassifiable dandy artist of the 70s and 80s, who died in 2021, left a shape-shifting body of work dominated by his obsession with color and volume, waiting to be rediscovered in Saumur (western France).

Published on September 4, 2022 at 12h25, updated at 09h22 on September 7, 2022 Véronique Lorelle

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Aix-en-Provence: Oscar Niemeyer's new French pavilion lives among the art at Château La Coste

The Brazilian architect's pavilion, with its dazzling clarity, is one of the most successful milestones of the Bouches-du-Rhône winery's artistic journey.

Published on August 27, 2022 at 11h00, updated at 11h51 on September 1, 2022 Isabelle Regnier

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Paris: Two stars of European design and exciting up-and-coming artists to (re)discover this summer

Three exhibitions running until September reveal the creative worlds of Danish designer Rasmus Fenhann's wooden creations, Italian architect Michele De Lucchi's humanist architectural projects and six up-and-coming artists' experiments with materials.

Published on June 29, 2022 at 17h34, updated at 11h36 on September 1, 2022 Véronique Lorelle

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Paris: The Louvre announces a Neapolitan season for 2023

The masterpieces of the Capodimonte Museum in Naples will join the Parisian museum's Italian collections for six months starting in June 2023.

Published on June 17, 2022 at 15h09, updated at 11h31 on September 1, 2022 Emmanuelle Jardonnet

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