Stolen golden toilets: the strange fate of Maurizio Cattelan’s work “America”
In 2016, the contemporary art world welcomed a work that was unusual, to say the least: América, a functional toilet made entirely of 18-carat gold, designed by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. Three years later, the work was stolen from an English palace. A look back at the history of the world’s most expensive throne! A golden […]
Oliver Beer’s immersive exhibition at the Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris created from 3,600 children’s drawings
Have you ever noticed that we are all artists as children? In our early years, we all drew or played music. What is it that makes most of us stop these practices when we grow up? Why do we learn not to be artists ?? These questions drive artist Oliver Beer so, with the Reanimation Paintings: A Thousand Voices project carried out in […]
Set out to discover the artisanal skills of Maison Hennessy
For 260 years, Maison Hennessy has embodied artisanal excellence in the world of cognac. Based in Cognac, in the Charente region of France, this House perpetuates trades and techniques to preserve the know-how of its industry. Recently awarded the ” Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant ” label, Hennessy opens its doors to visitors to showcase these exceptional trades through tours and […]
Enter Middle-earth with the “Aubusson weaves Tolkien” exhibition at Collège des Bernardins
If you love the world of J.R.R. Tolkien then the new exhibition at Collège des Bernardins is for you ! To celebrate the 70e anniversary of the publication of the last volume of the Lord of the Rings, the Parisian institution is hosting within its walls the tapestries woven by the Aubusson manufacture from drawings by the famous writer. […]
Kim En Joong at Chambord : when the art of stained glass dialogues with the architecture of the castle
From 29 March to 31 August 2025, the Château de Chambord is hosting an exceptional exhibition entitled ” Colours of the invisible “, highlighting the work of Korean master glassmaker and artist Kim En Joong. Although Chambord has been opening its doors to contemporary art since 2011, this is the very first time that the château has presented […]
A Viking king came up with the word ” Bluetooth “: the incredible anecdote behind the technology
If you use a smartphone, wireless speaker or even headphones, you’ve probably enabled Bluetooth. But have you ever thought about the origin of this surprising name? And why does the logo for this wireless communication technology have this shape? Discover the surprising anecdote behind this term that has become a must-have. A name inspired by a Viking king: […]