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Land art : the artist Saype repaints the Ballon d'Alsace

A real artistic challenge To celebrate the centenary of the Territoire de Belfort, where he is originally from, the artist Saype did not hesitate to embark on a large-scale project, representing a real artistic challenge. This artist already known for his paintings on grass has created a huge ep ...

04
July
2022

Cinema: 5 things you probably didn't know about Warner.

ankruptcy. 3- His films have marked the history of cinema. After this first feat, Warner did not rest on its laurels. The studio, which celebrates its centenary this year, is responsible for mythical films that have left a lasting mark on the minds and history of cinema. In 1943, the film Casablanc ...

13
June
2023

Gran Paradiso National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary

and Federico Chabod huts will be organized. On Saturday, June 18 at dawn, all the ropes will begin the ascent of Gran Paradiso in order to hang the centenary flag that will be enthroned at the summit of Gran Paradiso for the entire summer season. View this post on Instagram ...

02
June
2022

Maria Callas: 5 Things to Know About the Voice of the Century

hospital of Neuilly-sur-Seine in 1975. The diva did not outlive him for long, passing away two years later on September 16, 1977, at the age of 53. His centenary is being celebrated all over the world. Because she sacrificed her life on the altar of opera, Callas is today recognized as "the voice of ...

15
Dec
2023

The Eiffel Tower: presentation and history

he end of the Champ-de-Mars, bordering the Seine. History of its construction On the occasion of the Universal Exhibition of 1889, which marked the centenary of the Revolution of 1789, the reborn Republic wanted to make a splash. It launched a major competition in the Journal officiel challenging ...

01
Sep
2008

The Statue of Liberty: the emblem of New York

d historian Edouard Lefebvre de Laboulaye who came up with the idea of making a gift as a token of Franco-American friendship, on the occasion of the centenary of American independence. The project for a statue to be completed in 1876 to celebrate the centennial of Independence was entrusted to t ...

25
Sep
2008

"The Brocante and Antiques Fair in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue"

Isle-sur-la-Sorgue with a different staging every day. A true source of inspiration for visitors! - a Mémoire de Poilus exhibition commemorating the centenary of the Great War with original posters and period objects - An Easter Egg Hunt: the Easter bells will deposit 3000 chocolate eggs in the m ...

14
Mar
2014

Exhibition: The Laughing Cow celebrates its 100th anniversary at the Palais de Tokyo

ngs together the works of the 8 European and American artists who took on the challenge of turning simple cheese boxes into collector's boxes. The centenary of the Laughing Cow was the perfect opportunity to bring together the work of these artists in one exhibition and to illuminate it through t ...

25
Nov
2021

Gustave Eiffel: 5 things to know about the famous engineer

lowing this project that the French government decided to commission Gustave Eiffel, without a call for tenders, to build a monument to celebrate the centenary of the French Revolution: the Eiffel Tower! 3- He worked on the Statue of Liberty Of course, Gustave Eiffel's name is forever associated ...

24
Jan
2023

Painting: Impressionism Celebrates its 150th Anniversary

by the painters themselves, required two years of research into contemporary documents. A celebration in all regions of France. In 1974, to celebrate the centenary of Impressionism, a single major exhibition was organized at the Grand Palais in Paris. For the 150th anniversary of this artistic movem ...

01
Feb
2024