Culture

A revolution, two exiles, two world wars and ethnic persecution. His longevity became as much a part of his art as the work itself.

Features

The New Louvre-Lens

The new annex of the Louvre in the northern city of Lens is a luminous masterpiece of glass and aluminum.

Art & Design

Cherchez les Femmes

The importance of women in French design is on show all over the country this spring, from a Pompidou Center blockbuster to a chic alpine restaurant.

Lit Parade

Paris by Hollywood

This hefty, lavishly illustrated volume focuses on Tinseltown's long love affair with the City of Light.

Film Picks

Live from Cannes!

One week into the 66th Film Festival and update from our correspondent in La Croisette.

Amuse Bouche

A la recherche du beau temps

When there's nothing else to talk about but the carte météorologique (weather map) of la Gaule (all Gaul, the Roman name for France).

Rencontre

INVADER

Considered a pioneer of the international street-art scene, his work is lauded as a brilliantly low-tech critique of the information era and the saturation of modern life by digital technology.

Politics

High-Profile Hijinks

The current scandale du jour will keep Gallic tongues wagging for a long, long time.