Art and Culture

Harry Potter audiobooks: a new immersive version soon available on Audible

Art and Culture

Pottermore Publishing and Audible have announced the production of a new series of Harry Potter audiobooks in English. Unlike previous audiobooks recounting the adventures of the young wizard, the seven books of the saga will not be read by a single voice, but performed by multiple actors. Here's what we already know about this immersive audio experience that should delight fans.

06
May
2024

Reading the South: a free event in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region

Art and Culture

The literary event sponsored by the South Region, "On lirait le Sud," returns from May 15, 2024, for its 4th edition throughout the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. For a month, regional book players will offer a whole program of free animations focusing on literary and graphic creation, reading, and writing. Here is everything you need to know about this free cultural event that highlights local works.

02
May
2024

Auguste Herbin: 5 Things to Know About This French Painter

Art and Culture

French painter Auguste Herbin is less known than his contemporaries Braque and Picasso. This artist, once forgotten, was involved in all the avant-garde movements of the 20th century. Here are 5 things to know about his life and work.

24
Apr
2024

Takeru Amano: 5 Things to Know About This Japanese Artist

Art and Culture

With his neo pop art style paintings and sculptures, Takeru Amano is one of the phenomena of the contemporary art scene. If you've never heard his name, here are 5 things to know about this internationally renowned Japanese artist.

03
Apr
2024

Paris Book Fair: the Paris book fair at Porte de Versailles

Art and Culture

The Paris Book Fair, held annually at the Porte de Versailles, is an opportunity to share the passion for books with a wide audience. This event is particularly open to young people, who can enter for free. It has now been renamed Livre Paris!

04
Mar
2024

Korea Mania: Where Does the Fascination for K-Culture Come From?

Art and Culture

In recent years, products and cultural creations made in Seoul have been flooding the globe. From the series Squid Game to the band BTS, South Korean culture, or K-culture, is triumphing everywhere. Here's a decoding of this Korea mania, also known as K-mania or Hallyu.

16
Feb
2024

Painting: Impressionism Celebrates its 150th Anniversary

Art and Culture

The Impressionist movement celebrates its 150th anniversary in the spring of 2024. To properly commemorate this event, the Musée d'Orsay will host a major retrospective of this artistic trend. This institution will also lend some of its masterpieces to about thirty museums throughout France. Here are the events not to be missed on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Impressionism.

01
Feb
2024

Harry Potter Book Night: A Magical Gathering at Bookstores

Art and Culture

Every year in February, Gallimard Jeunesse organizes The Night of Harry Potter Books to the delight of fans of the saga. For one or more evenings, bookstores throughout France offer activities for budding wizards.

25
Jan
2024

Le Mans Sonore: 5 Things to Know About the International Biennial of Sound

Art and Culture

Event at the intersection of science and culture, Le Mans Sonore is the only international biennial of sound. Here are 5 things to know about this unique cultural, scientific, and professional gathering.

23
Jan
2024

At Museums for You: free activities in the museums of the French Riviera.

Art and Culture

For the first time in 2024, nineteen museums on the French Riviera are offering the public a weekend of entertainment and workshops completely free of charge. Don't hesitate to take advantage of this fun-filled family event: the schedule of activities has been designed for both young and old!

12
Jan
2024
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