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...
Focus on the Académie des Beaux-Arts: a historic French institution
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 awakens to contemporary photography with the Glaz Festival
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...
A brief history of the Fête de la Musique
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...
Law and photography of works of art
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...
Street Art : from Marseille to Lille, it is invading our cities
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...
Banksy’s “Slave Labour”: a disturbing contemporary work
"Slave Labour" by Banksy is a contemporary street art painting that was displayed in the underprivileged Haringey area of England. The artwork depicting a barefoot boy using a sewing machine to make Union Jacks banners, apparently in a sweatshop, appeared on the...
Tips and tricks for taking good pictures of animals at the zoo
Taking pictures of animals is not something you can improvise! In fact, you should know that animal photography is a discipline in its own right, in that it requires specific skills. And just because you are going to photograph wild animals at the zoo doesn't mean it...
Picasso and African Art
It is no secret, at least in artistic circles and painting enthusiasts: Picasso had a definite penchant for the so-called primitive arts, but not from an ethnographic point of view. As the great master of Cubism and considered one of the greatest artists of the 20th...
Ai Weiwei’s accessible and DIY work
Ai Weiwei's creativity seems to know no bounds. This Chinese contemporary artist never ceases to arouse the curiosity and admiration of art lovers. He recently made a big impression by proposing a "100% democratic" work that each of us can create ourselves! Making art...