In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim talks about one of the biggest music festivals in the world as it comes to a close. There were many viral moments at Coachella, including headline act Lady Gaga…
The translator who has translated into French the latest collection of poems by the late US civil rights icon Maya Angelou has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the pressure of getting it right. Santiago Artozqui has just finished translating her…
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With captivating histories and artistic splendours, some of these incredible places of worship have also become key tourist attractions. Source link
ADVERTISEMENT “Hammerhead! Below you!” This was not the Galapagos wildlife encounter I expected, but considering I’d already spotted five of the iconic “Big 15” animals between the airport and the seaport, run-ins with the 9,000 other species that inhabit the…
Togo’s International Fashion Festival has chosen a topical theme for its twelfth edition: the fight against cancer. The issue may not appear glamorous, but the alarming rise in cancer rates makes it extremely relevant. Jacques Logoh, the festival’s founder, believes…
A new exhibition in Paris is shining a light on the rich cultural history of Gaza, with artwork and artefacts which tell the story of the Palestinian enclave’s unique melting pot. Featuring classical sculpture, ancient mosaics and archaeological finds, the…
This week in Paris des Arts, we meet a bestselling author from the French literary scene: David Foenkinos. In his new book, “Tout le monde aime Clara” (“Everybody loves Clara”), he explores his favourite themes: the right to a second…
ADVERTISEMENT Flying into Inari in the far north of Finland felt like landing at the end of the world. In every direction, trees and snow. Now and then, we got a glimpse of warmly lit cabins, and occasionally sprawling resorts,…
In the final episode in our Brazil series, Eve Jackson takes viewers to São Paulo, Brazil’s fashion capital, where designers are revolutionising the industry through sustainability and cultural representation. “Fashion with a conscience” examines how Brazilian fashion is evolving beyond…
