The Black Indians of New Orleans exhibition has just opened at the Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac Museum. Little known in France, the African-American custom of Mardi Gras Carnival in New Orleans is an exciting mix of traditions, beliefs and communities. A festivity rich in syncretism that is an opportunity to trace the history of African-Americans on […]
Throughout the ages, the sun has never ceased to inspire artists. This fascinating star by its brilliance, capable of being reborn every day, has been the central point of many paintings. This is notably the case in “Impression, soleil levant” (“Impression, Sunrise”), the mythical painting by Claude Monet in 1872, which gave its name to […]
One hundred years ago, in July 1922, the city of Albi (France) received a donation of the largest collection of artworks by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Since then, the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum has been working to promote this collection. To celebrate this centenary, the city of Albi is organising several events over the next few months, including […]
