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Kegham Djeghalian Jr.: “A photograph is an enduring artifact”

In 2018, in his closet in Cairo, Kegham Djeghalian Jr.’s father discovered three forgotten red boxes containing hundreds of photographic negatives. They belonged to Kegham Djeghalian Sr. (1915–1981)...

19 August 2026

Electric Seoul, misplaced microphones, and renewed enthusiasm: Meule recounts his tour of South Korea

Meule is a trio consisting of Valentin on guitar and synths, and Dorris and Marine, both on drums. Their energetic music has already won over audiences in France and across Europe. With support from...

12 August 2026

Ben'Imana, from La Fabrique Cinéma to the Caméra d’Or: “You need one person who believes in you for others to start believing.”

In May 2026, the Cannes Camera d’Or, a prestigious award recognizing a debut feature film presented at the festival, is awarded to Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo for Ben’Imana. A significant award for a...

6 August 2026

Bwa Kayiman Festival in Berlin: Art in the Service of Rebellion

On August 1 and 2, Berlin’s Haus der Kulturen der Welt will spotlight Haiti and the Caribbean diasporas. With support from PIDA —the Institut français’ International Program for the Promotion of the...

1 August 2026

Recently published articles

Yousef and Elias Anastas: "Sound allows us to imagine a place without necessarily seeing it"

As part of the 2026 Mediterranean Season and the Institut français x Cité internationale des arts Residencies, thethe second edition of the collective residency Sounds of Places, developed in...

4 August 2026

The Weimar Triangle (Poland, France, Germany) to be the guest of honor at the 2027 Leipzig Book Fair

For the first time in the history of the Leipzig Book Fair, Poland, France, and Germany—three countries known in political circles as the “Weimar Triangle”—will jointly serve as guests of honor in...

29 July 2026

The Resonances and Reaches of the “Vivre avec / Living with” Project

After representing France at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia in 2025, the project “Living with / Living with”, conceived by architects Dominique Jakob and...

27 July 2026

Peggy Donck, Director of the CNAC, at the heart of “the global circus family”

As part of the FOCUS Circus and Street Arts event organized by the Institut français, in partnership with the National Center for Circus Arts (CNAC), we met with Peggy Donck, who has been directing...

22 July 2026

In 2026, the Institut français is supporting more than 1,900 French cultural organizations in their international development

In 2026, the Institut français supports more than 1,900 French artists and cultural professionals across all disciplines and on every continent in their international development.

21 July 2026

"When Sound Creates an Image" International Contest

The Institut français is partnering with La Semaine du Son to publicize the call for entries for the international competition “When Sound Creates Image” (2026–2027 edition).

17 July 2026

French Theater Itinerary: Four Days at the Heart of Contemporary French Theater

From May 27 to 30, 2026, the"Itinéraire Scène française" brought together eleven international contemporary art professionals in Paris for an immersive experience in French art. Conceived jointly by...

15 July 2026

Aix-en-Provence Festival & Les Suds in Arles: The Mediterranean Season Brings to Life the Diverse Music of the Mediterranean

In the heart of summer, the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence and Les Suds in Arles lend a musical voice to the 2026 Mediterranean Season.

In Aix, the Mediterranean Youth Orchestra brings together young...

15 July 2026