Marcel Duchamp at Paris' biggest DIY store

Our art critic, Sean Rose is taking us to the preview of BHV’s new venue, L’Observatoire du BHV on the top floor, which will be dedicated to art exhibitions. The one that opens next Thursday is a sort of homage to Marcel Duchamp, the father of conceptual art. Then, we meet American singer Katy Perry who is promoting her new album ‘Teenage Dream’ in Paris.

CULTURE CRITICS

Jessica Michault

Fashion Critic
Amobe Mevegue

Music Critic
Sean Rose

Art Critic
Lisa Nesselson

Film Critic
Stephen Clarke

French Culture Critic

15/11/2010 - CULTURE

The two-headed brit artist: Gilbert and George in BOZAR

Today, our art correspondent Sean Rose takes us to BOZAR: the Centre For Fine Arts in Brussels. The centre is currently hosting Gilbert & George's latest exhibition "Jack Freak Pictures". Sean Rose tells us more about the famous British pair.

12/11/2010 - CULTURE

Luxury for $19.99?!

Today we are heading to London with fashion critic Jessica Michault. A grandiose celebration took place in Bond street at the occasion of the anniversary of tenth luxury conference organised by the International Herald Tribune. This year's theme: heritage. Ralph Lauren, Lanvin, Burberry or Rodarte, one key word: innovation.

11/11/2010 - CULTURE

How French style really started...

Today with our art critic Sean Rose, we’re going back five centuries. We’re heading for the Grand Palais to see “France 1500: between Middle Ages and Renaissance”. This is an exhibition about French cultural identity and the emergence of French style.

10/11/2010 - CULTURE

From far East to LA stopping by Africa

Every week, our music critic Amobé Mévégué brings us the best of international music trends. Here he focuses on the Nigerian singer Asa and her latest album 'Beautiful Imperfection', Far East Movement- an American hip-hop/electro band of Asian origins, and Maurice Kirya, the brand new winner of RFI discoveries contest...

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09/11/2010 - CULTURE

Back to French 70's in style!

One of France's most prolific young directors, François Ozon, has a new movie due out in France tomorrow. Although it has been sold to most of the English-speaking world, it's unmistakably French. Our film critic, Lisa Nesselson, is here to tell us why "Potiche" is worth a look.

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