And also Discover Zoom in on The hidden meanings of the Tower of Babel by Brueghel the Elder Pieter Brueghel the Elder is considered as one of the masters of the Flemish School. Little is known about his life which has been very little documented: his birth is estimated to have taken place around 1525 and his death in 1569. After studying in Italy, he settled in Antwerp and then in Brussels. His […] February 8, 2021February 8, 2021
Discover Go out Museums and heritage Museums scheduled to (re)open in Paris in 2021 For several months now, many cultural establishments have been under construction in Paris. If the two lockdowns have delayed some openings, 2021 should be the year when we will be able to enjoy brand new cultural places! Let’s take a look at the work in progress in Parisian establishments. Museum reopenings planned for 2021 La […] January 7, 2021January 7, 2021
Discover Go out All the exhibitions to see in Paris in 2021 What are the exhibitions to be seen in Paris in 2021? Museums are eagerly waiting to reopen their doors and so are we, because nearly 160 exhibitions are already underway or announced for the coming year! To help you prepare your outings in the coming months and not miss an exhibition that could soon be […] December 18, 2020May 2, 2021
Discover Zoom in on Analysis of “The swing” by Jean-Honoré Fragonard You may know this painting by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, The Swing (in french: Les Hasards heureux de l’Escarpolette), which depicts a gallant scene typical of the Rococo movement. But do you know its history and meaning? Zoom on this famous painting… The order of the Baron of Saint-Julien In 1767, the Baron of Saint-Julien wanted to […] December 3, 2020December 3, 2020
And also Discover 10 Instagram accounts that will make you love lockdown For those who love culture, lockdown is a frustrating time… we miss museums, theaters, concert halls, monuments, art galleries and cinemas. Fortunately, there are many ways to bring culture into your living room: virtual tours, podcasts, books, recordings of concerts and plays… On social networks too, art lovers are mobilizing every day to bring you […] November 5, 2020November 5, 2020
Discover Go out Exhibition: Largo Winch celebrates its 30th anniversary at the City of the Economy The young City of Economy is dedicating an exhibition to the Largo Winch comic strip, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. It is an opportunity to look back at the genesis of this successful comic strip, but also to draw up a panorama of thirty years of economic practices. Who is Largo Winch? A […] October 19, 2020October 19, 2020
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
