Discover 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: […] March 10, 2025March 10, 2025
Discover Go out When Paris was the capital of the Pearl: the dazzling exhibition at L’École des Arts Joailliers Did you know that Paris has long been the capital of the Pearl ? Between the 1860s and the 1930s, most of the pearls fished in the Arabian Gulf passed through Paris, where they were traded and mounted by the leading jewellery houses on Place Vendôme. The Pearl shaped the Parisian luxury industry, built fortunes, inspired jewellers and […] March 10, 2025March 10, 2025
Discover Go out Temporary exhibitions “Corps et âmes”: a dive into the heart of humanity at the Bourse de Commerce The body has always fascinated, challenged and questioned. With the exhibition ” Corps et âmes “, the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection invites us to explore this universal theme through the eyes of forty contemporary artists from around the world. Painting, sculpture, photography, video: mediums intersect and dialogue to tell the intimate and collective stories of a […] March 7, 2025March 7, 2025
Discover The most valuable painting that sank with the Titanic When we think of the sinking of the Titanic, we think first and foremost of the loss of life, and if nothing else, many luxury items also sank to the depths of the North Atlantic. Among these lost treasures was a priceless work of art: La Circassienne au Bain, a painting by the neoclassical painter Merry-Joseph Blondel. […] February 17, 2025February 17, 2025
Discover The 5 most beautiful libraries in the world Libraries are not just places of knowledge, they are also architectural gems and fascinating testaments to history and culture. Here are 5 of the world’s most beautiful libraries, each with its own unique history and charm. The Cuypers Library – Amsterdam, Netherlands Located in the heart of the Rijksmuseum, the Cuypers Library is the oldest art history library […] February 14, 2025February 14, 2025
Discover Go out Visit the Rijksmuseum: diving into the heart of the largest museum in the Netherlands Located in the heart of Amsterdam, the Rijksmuseum is a must-see museumabounding as much for the masterpieces it houses as for its architecture. This iconic museum, which attracts millions of visitors every year, traces more than 800 years of history through its fascinating collections. Discover the history of the Rijksmuseum, its major works and all the […] February 5, 2025February 5, 2025
Edvard Munch’s The Scream: analysis of a masterpiece Edward Munch’s Scream is a particularly famous painting, it has even become an emoji! But what does this painting really tell us? Why did Munch paint this scream? Discover the hidden meanings behind this painting! Analysis. Edvard Munch: a troubled artist To understand the work of Edvard Munch (1863-1944) a little better, we must look […] April 20, 2021April 20, 2021
