France Flips the History of Photography Upside Down 

ARLES, France — The investigation of the archive, in all its malleable reinvention and disruption of canonical narratives, is at the core of this year’s Rencontres d’Arles photography festival and its theme: “Disobedient Images.” The more than 40 exhibitions included...

Major French Museums Close Amid Labor Strikes

Art museums and cultural monuments in France, including the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, and the Arc de Triomphe, are partially or fully closed to the public today, September 10, in response to a country-wide labor strike over proposed government spending cuts....

A Cézanne Celebration as Sweet as a Bowl of Apples

The south of France is known for its idyllic coastal climate, lush vineyards, and charming villages that date back to Roman times. But for now, the region wants you to think of Paul Cézanne, a Provence native son whose focus on the underlying geometrical shapes of...

A Cézanne Celebration as Sweet as a Bowl of Apples

The south of France is known for its idyllic coastal climate, lush vineyards, and charming villages that date back to Roman times. But for now, the region wants you to think of Paul Cézanne, a Provence native son whose focus on the underlying geometrical shapes of...

Banksy’s New Piece in Marseille Becomes a Tribute to Memory and Loss

On a quiet wall in Marseille, Banksy has once again transformed urban space into a mirror of human emotion. This time, the message hits closer to the heart. On Rue Félix Frégier, a freshly stenciled black lighthouse now rises from a beige wall, accompanied by the...

New Mural by SATR in Réunion Island, France

During the vibrant Réunion Graffiti Festival, artist SATR painted a breathtaking mural that celebrates nature’s raw beauty and energy. Inspired by the crashing waves and striking volcanoes of Réunion Island, this artwork captures the island’s pristine landscape and...