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Marcel Duchamp at Paris' biggest DIY store

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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.

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