Gérard Garouste: Correspondences
Kafka Explained?
The prolific French painter Gérard Garouste (b. 1946) likes a good story, whether it comes from mythology, religion or fiction. He seems to use these sources to explore the depths of his own unconscious – expressed through colorful, energetically painted … Read More
Musée de la Grande Guerre
The War that Demolished a Civilization
With all the troubles the world is dealing with today, from the pandemic to the environmental devastation and extreme weather events caused by climate change, not to mention violent conflicts and political extremism, it is easy to forget some of … Read More
French Music by British Artists
Sounds Across the Channel
Poignantly, just as Britain is cutting its ties – and opportunities – with mainland Europe, a number of recordings of French classical music performed by British artists have just been released. British musicians have particular reason to regret the terrible … Read More
Le Roman Bourgeois
The Quintessential Parisian Novel
Note to readers: You may choose to read this commentary on Antoine Furetière’s Le Roman Bourgeois here or listen to it on the audio file at the end of the article Many works published over the ages could justifiably make … Read More
Le Paris de Dufy
La Vie en Rose in Paris
Some French museums are still optimistically putting up exhibitions in hopes that they will be allowed to open their doors before the show’s announced end date arrives. One of them is the delightful Musée de Montmartre, up on the hilltop … Read More
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