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France replaces its advertising with works of art  A bold initiative that democratises art in the public space

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France replaces its advertising with works of art

A bold initiative that democratises art in the public space

Le déjeuner sur l’herbe by Manet instead of a McDonald's billboard? For a week now, 32 French municipalities have been participating in the cultural initiative ca

What's happening to the French craft industry?  Nothing to worry about, its sales even exceed those of the pharmaceutical sector in France

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What's happening to the French craft industry?

Nothing to worry about, its sales even exceed those of the pharmaceutical sector in France

According to UNESCO, products can be considered handcrafted if and only if they are "made by artisans. Either entirely by hand, or with the use of hand tools or even mech

Why are so many American films shot in Hungary?  The Hollywood crisis and the de-californiation of film productions

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Why are so many American films shot in Hungary?

The Hollywood crisis and the de-californiation of film productions

Once upon a time, there was Hollywood, and perhaps it will never be the same again, at least not as we know it. Recently, FilmLA released

Black Fridray is coming, as is the battle between Shein, Temu and the rest of the merchants Low prices, algorithms and new trends: who will dominate?

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Black Fridray is coming, as is the battle between Shein, Temu and the rest of the merchants

Low prices, algorithms and new trends: who will dominate?

We're almost there, Black Friday, the time when everyone frantically scrolls through shopping sites on their phones, filling digital carts rather than tackling physical ones. Shopping mall parking lots are qu

Italian luxury furniture is going strong in China So much so that this month the Furniture Fair also made a “tour” of the country

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Italian luxury furniture is going strong in China

So much so that this month the Furniture Fair also made a “tour” of the country

For some months now, practically every insider in the world of fashion and luxury has been looking a bit

Are we sure that deepfake videos are not that dangerous? Had we underestimated our ability to distinguish fake content?

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Are we sure that deepfake videos are not that dangerous?

Had we underestimated our ability to distinguish fake content?

Artificial intelligence software that enables the creation of fake videos designed to deceive users has existed for years. In 2017, the term "deepfake" was coined to describe them, combining

How is Johnny Depp still so successful? Cancelled in the US, and loved on the other side of the ocean: the curious case of the Hollywood star

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How is Johnny Depp still so successful?

Cancelled in the US, and loved on the other side of the ocean: the curious case of the Hollywood star

In 2019, at the 76th Venice International Film Festival, Ciro Guerra’s Waiting for the Barbarians premiered. A work of little significance in itself, except for one detail: its cas

Why trash culture is living its finest hour When excess becomes cathartic

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Why trash culture is living its finest hour

When excess becomes cathartic

Imagine you're attending a midnight screening in a remote indie cinema, the kind that still smells of stale popcorn and worn leather. The lights dim, and the room fills with the anticipation that only the pro

Will luxury advent calendars make sense this year? Between viral scandals and promises of magic, the debate about their true value continues

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Will luxury advent calendars make sense this year?

Between viral scandals and promises of magic, the debate about their true value continues

As snow fell in Paris, the holiday spirit is slowly settling into the streets glittering with freshly installed Christmas decorations. On social media, the festive mood is already in full swi

What is happening to music festivals? It's a horrible moment for big live music events

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What is happening to music festivals?

It's a horrible moment for big live music events

2024 will be remembered as “the year music festivals died”, wrote journalist Greg Rosalsky in the Planet Money newsletter, published by the American broadcaster

Does Amazon really want to buy TikTok? An alliance that could change the global digital landscape

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Does Amazon really want to buy TikTok?

An alliance that could change the global digital landscape

For a few months now, a hypothesis has been circulating that seems almost surreal: Amazon might be ready to take a big step and acquire TikTok. Yet, looking at recent developments, thi

What works on TikTok? Not taking yourself too seriously Souvent, le contenu le plus viral est aussi le plus bizarre

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What works on TikTok? Not taking yourself too seriously

Souvent, le contenu le plus viral est aussi le plus bizarre

TikTok, more than any other social network, stands out for its ability to make content created in a nearly entirely amateur manner go viral, without the creators taking themselves too serious

Ca' del Bosco celebrates Irene Coppola with “Handandland” Art and wine meet: Irene Coppola enriches Ca' del Bosco

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Ca' del Bosco celebrates Irene Coppola with “Handandland”

Art and wine meet: Irene Coppola enriches Ca' del Bosco

The prestigious winery Ca’ del Bosco has inaugurated the installation Handandland, the sculpture by Sicilian artist Irene Coppola, winner of the first edition of the

In ‘The Beast’ what is absent is what is most real  Léa Seydoux stars in Bertrand Bonello's film, a woman who moves back and forth in time

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In ‘The Beast’ what is absent is what is most real

Léa Seydoux stars in Bertrand Bonello's film, a woman who moves back and forth in time

When asked if she can scare herself on command, Gabrielle (Léa Seydoux) says yes. Of course, she’s an actress, but in the era of green screens, CGI, and bringing to the sc

GOAT's annual Black Friday event returns with BF24 The event celebrates key moments in pop culture through games, auctions, sneakers and exclusive clothing.

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GOAT's annual Black Friday event returns with BF24

The event celebrates key moments in pop culture through games, auctions, sneakers and exclusive clothing.

Yesterday, GOAT, the global platform for past, present, and future, launched the 10th edition of its highly anticipated annual Black Friday event, BF24: for eight days, GOAT members will have

The best places to celebrate the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau Where to drink in Paris for this edition

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The best places to celebrate the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau

Where to drink in Paris for this edition

Every third Thursday of November, it’s the same story: the Beaujolais Nouveau makes its grand return, ruby red and ready to brighten up our evenings. Winemakers perfect their vintages, ligh

5 things to do in Paris this weekend  From November 22nd to 24th

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5 things to do in Paris this weekend

From November 22nd to 24th

In the blink of an eye, the week comes to an end, and the weekend looms on the horizon. Even if the weather leaves much to be desired, it’s time to venture out of your cocoon. The streets are quieter compared to previo

How come every day is the national or world day of something Even brands have realized the effectiveness of these recurrences

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How come every day is the national or world day of something

Even brands have realized the effectiveness of these recurrences

For several years now, it seems that almost every day marks a national or international observance of something – from the International Day of Happiness to World Pizza Day, passing through Earth Day, Smile

5 things to do in Milan this weekend From November 22nd until 24th

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5 things to do in Milan this weekend

From November 22nd until 24th

November seems to be coming to an end, and the festive atmosphere is getting closer. Despite the cold and the fake snowfall alert this week, even with temperatures below 10°, the sun

Wicked is much better than anyone could have ever expected Cynthia Erivo is an incredible Elphaba, but Ariana Grande is the real surprise

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Wicked is much better than anyone could have ever expected

Cynthia Erivo is an incredible Elphaba, but Ariana Grande is the real surprise

All stories are The Wizard of Oz. Every tale, every character, and every adventure is The Wizard of Oz. The Wizard of Oz defined the standard for literary and cinematic storytelling