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Soulages, the Black Prince of Abstract Art
22/10/2012 - CULTURE

Soulages, the Black Prince of Abstract Art

Black is still the new black for France's best-known living artist Pierre Soulages, as seen in a new exhibition in Lyon. But first, the perils of an illegal sea voyage from Senegal to Spain are the focus of the film "La Pirogue". Meanwhile, Cathy Richardson from the iconic 1970s group Jefferson Starship joins us in the studio.
The bronze headbutt finally immortalised in Paris
22/10/2012 - CULTURE

The bronze headbutt finally immortalised in Paris

2012 Marcel Duchamp Prize goes to Daniel Dewar and Gregory Gicquel. As winners of this prize, the art duo will be graced with an exhibition at the Pompidou Centre next year. Meanwhile, Doug Aitken has been commissioned by the LUMA Foundation to create a piece on the Camargue region: direction Arles for the video installation 'Altered Earth'. And french artist Adel Abdessemed generates talks again with a larger than life statue of Zidane's infamous headbutt, right in front of Beaubourg...
'Fight night on Long Island'
17/10/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Fight night on Long Island'

International newspapers, Wednesday 17 October: What’s the world saying about "Fight Night"? The US media give their verdict on who pulled the best punches in the second US presidential TV debate. Meanwhile, The Atlantic asks "Have you ever tried to sell a stolen painting?" Finally, is it bad taste, or just a joke? Japanese media give their reaction to a touched-up photograph of their national football team’s goalkeeper.
'The proof is in the painting'
17/10/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'The proof is in the painting'

French newspapers, Wednesday 17 October: France’s Prime Minister takes a big decision on art and gets a thumbs-up from Le Figaro; Le Croix looks at what’s ruffled the feathers of the country’s industry leaders; and a close finish for Les Bleus puts a smile on the faces of editors at 20 Minutes.
Cannabis debate: 'just what is the Education Minister on?'
16/10/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Cannabis debate: 'just what is the Education Minister on?'

The French Education Minister, Vincent Peillon, has suggested France needs a debate on de-criminalising cannabis. That drew a swift rejection from Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault who said "Non, pas de débat"! Papers have put it on their front pages as the ruling Socialists lurch from one difficulty to another. One paper portrays the minister naked, with people wondering what he could be on. That's the focus for this Tuesday 16th October, 2012.
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Mircea Cantor: a prize for uncertainty
15/10/2012 - CULTURE

Mircea Cantor: a prize for uncertainty

He's a true rising star of the art world, winning France's prestigious Marcel Duchamp Contemporary Art Award last year. That prize earned him his own show that's on now at the Pompidou Art Centre here in Paris. We received Romania visual artist Mircea Cantor.
Paris retrospective shows Hopper's French influences
15/10/2012 - PAINTING

Paris retrospective shows Hopper's French influences

An exhibit dedicated to painter Edward Hopper will be open in Paris from October 10 to January 28. Curator Didier Ottinger says the retrospective tries to rescue the little-explored French sensibility of one of the great American masters.
Hopper enlightens Paris Grand Palais
15/10/2012 - CULTURE

Hopper enlightens Paris Grand Palais

Heading West today, with our art critic Sean Rose who gives us an overview of the retrospective of the great American Painter Edward Hopper, at Grand Palais in Paris until January 28th.
Hopper retrospective sheds light on French influence
10/10/2012 - PAINTING

Hopper retrospective sheds light on French influence

A major Edward Hopper retrospective, which opens in Paris on October 10, exhibits familiar works of the American scene-painter, but also focuses on his visits to Paris during his formative years and the influence of such artists as Edgar Degas.
What drives France's new generation of radical Islamists?
09/10/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

What drives France's new generation of radical Islamists?

Home-grown terrorism is back in the spotlight after French police carry out a nationwide raid on suspected Islamist militants. Spearheading the crackdown is Interior Minister Manuel Valls, who continues to soar in popularity polls. Also on the programme, we head to a new exhibition in Paris that pays tribute to American realist Edward Hopper.
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