With the upcoming centenary of World War I, the Musée des Lettres et Manuscrits (museum of letters and manuscripts) in Paris holds an exhibition devoted to historical testimonies from WWI French soldiers, who witnessed barbary. Whether it be the letter of an inlove soldier, that of two angry generals, or even letters written by De […]
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- March 12, 2014
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A few days ago, smartphone giant Apple decided to implement its iPhone recycling program in France, enabling French people to bring back their devices in Apple stores. Until recently, you could only recycle your old phone via the internet. Those who make this eco-responsible gesture will obtain a gift card for their next smartphone purchase. […]
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- March 11, 2014
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The Centre culturel Suisse (Swiss cultural center) in Paris presents the work of young dabbler artist Augustin Rebetez. The exhibition comprises a multitude of small-size works, like paintings, framed drawings as well as onscreen texts and videos. Exhibition: "Augustin Rebetez", from March 1st to 30th, 2014. Open Tuesday - Sunday from 1pm to 7pm. Free […]
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- March 11, 2014
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This exhibition comes back to the history of military justice, focusing on those who were "shot as an example" during the Great War of 1914-1918. Who were those 740 men that were shot to death? How did the government that was in office at that time take on the subject? All these question will find […]
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- March 10, 2014
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The Collège des Bernardins, in Paris, is holding a contemporary art retrospective that gathers the works of about fifteen international artists, like Chen Zhen, Romain Bernini and Ingrid Luche. This free event deals with human nomadism. Exhibition: “Des hommes, des mondes” (Of Men, of Worlds), from March 17th to June 15th, 2014. Open from Monday […]
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- March 07, 2014
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The Grand Palais is proposing a major retrospective of the work of Bill Viola, the contemporary specialist of video art. This exhibition combines moving paintings and spectacularly imposing works, from 1977 to nowadays. You will discover the main themes the artist deals with, like death, life and transfiguration, which are both intimate and universal quests. […]
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- March 06, 2014
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Hyundai is currently presenting its brand new hydrogen-powered SUV, Intrado, at the 84th Geneva Motor Show. Both the structure (made of carbon and provided with super lightweight steel body panels) and technology of this concept-car are inspired by the aircraft industry. As for its name, it is a reference to the underside of an aircraft’s […]
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- March 06, 2014
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The Musée d’Orsay is devoting an exhibition to the great Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh (1853 – 1890), and more particularly to his incredible lucidity, even when society thought he was nothing but insane. Based on a text written by the French poet Antonin Artaud (1896 – 1948), “Le Suicidé de la société” (The Man […]
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- March 05, 2014
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Thanks to a high number of audiovisual archives, teaching modules, interactive digital devices and instruments, the Musée de la Musique (French Music Museum) is developing the meaning of the expression “black music”. Artists such as Michael Jackson, Cesaria Evora, Billie Holiday, Oum Kalsoum and Bob Marley are gathered in this exhibition. It reveals the unity […]
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- March 04, 2014
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Between 2000 and 2012, 2.3 million squared kilometers of forest have vanished. Besides, global deforestation is one of the main factors of global warming. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said this phenomenon was “the most fearsome weapon of mass destruction” today. In order to face this threat, Google is teaming up with ecologists and […]
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- March 04, 2014
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Apple launches its iPhone recycling program in France