Césars 2021 winners
The French version of the Oscars had a tumultuous awards ceremony this year, complete with nudity, fake blood and plenty of political commentaries. Variety offers a rundown of the winners here and an analysis of the state of the French film industry here.
Gehry’s glittering homage to Van Gogh
Another exotic building by Frank Gehry, the aluminum-clad Luma Arles Tower, part of an arts center, is set to open in June. (Dezeen)
Stolen treasure returned to Louvre
Precious Renaissance armor stolen from the Louvre in 1983 has turned up in Bordeaux. (The Smithsonian)
Bye-bye Biennale
The venerable Paris Biennale art and antique fair has had some hard times in recent years and will be replaced by a new event in late November. (Artforum)
On the offensive
Charlie Hebdo is at it again, this time offending both the British royal family and the Black community with a cartoon that brings together the stories of Meghan Markle and George Floyd. (The Guardian)
Hands-off the kids
The recent revelations of the #MeToo movement (see French scandals) have finally sparked a real response from the French government with the establishment of the age of sexual consent at 15. (The Local)
Lockdown in France
A look back in pictures at how the French experienced le confinement over the past year. (France24)