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Artistic patronage: a journey through history

Artistic patronage: a journey through history

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...

A brief history of the Fête de la Musique

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

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...

Picasso and African Art

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 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...