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Mati Diop's 'Dahomey' Sheds Light on France's Return of African Artifacts Articles

Mati Diop's 'Dahomey' Sheds Light on France's Return of African Artifacts

Feb 19, 2024 02:49 AM EST Explore the journey of cultural restitution in Mati Diop's documentary 'Dahomey,' as France returns looted African treasures to Benin. Delve into the profound implications of this historic event and the lingering challenges faced, as documented by the renowned French-Senegalese filmmaker.

Salvador Dali Event Alert! France's Art In Nature Features Surrealism in Illuminated Sculptures Design

Salvador Dali Event Alert! France's Art In Nature Features Surrealism in Illuminated Sculptures

Nov 18, 2023 10:53 AM EST In France, Salvador Dali's works, illuminated sculptures of surrealism, are being featured in the event 'Art In Nature.' Read more here.

Interiors

Vertical Gardens, Bringing Back Modern Greenery To Cities

Apr 25, 2017 11:46 AM EDT Vertical gardens have gained more liking over the years as horizontal space has been expanding smaller and smaller.

Architecture

Chateau In The Countryside Of Paris Becomes A Contemporary Work Of Art

May 02, 2015 07:49 PM EDT A converted 1950s country house is covered in reflective chrome from top to bottom, with a mirrored exterior transformation developed by a select team of visionaries.

Art

French Artist Reshapes Natural Waterfall With Art Installation

Aug 18, 2014 09:46 AM EDT It is not uncommon for artists to seek inspiration in nature or to simply use land as a project installation, but artist Laurent Gongora took sculpture concepts to new heights.