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Interview with César Debargue (Villa Kujoyama)

Villa Kujoyama winner 2025, César Debargue is developing work at the crossroads of anthropology, documentary imagery and artistic research. After a residency in Kyoto, he is continuing the Nuages...

13 January 2026

53 new laureates for the Institut français x Cité internationale des arts residency program (April 2026 - April 2027)

53 laureates from 42 different nationalities have been selected for residencies between April 2026 and April 2027.

9 January 2026

The Crush Tour, six months of podcasts in partnership with the Alliances Françaises of Latin America

In partnership with the Alliances françaises of Latin America, Marie-Charlotte Danchin produced the Crush Tour, live recordings of her podcast, from Mexico City to Medellín, via Guatemala and San José...

5 January 2026

From Cannes to Locarno: the successes of films made by La Fabrique Cinéma in 2025

The year 2025 was one of many successes for La Fabrique Cinéma's past projects. No less than 8 films were selected and sometimes awarded at prestigious international festivals.

5 January 2026

Recently published articles

A look back at FOCUS BD jeunesse 2025

The Institut français organized a FOCUS BD jeunesse on the occasion of and in partnership with the Salon du livre et de la presse jeunesse en Seine-Saint-Denis, in Montreuil, from November 24 to 28...

13 January 2026

Venice Biennale 2025: the Living With exhibition at the French Pavilion welcomed over 150,000 visitors

The 19ᵉ Exposition Internationale d'Architecture - La Biennale di Venezia, which closed its doors on November 23, 2025, attracted 298,000 visitors, including 151,665 visitors to the French Pavilion...

16 December 2025

Biennale d’architecture de Venise 2025 : Vivre Avec / Living With

IF Export: interview with curatorial duo d-o-t-s

Presented at the Bridderhaus, Esch-sur-Alzette, from June 28 to September 14, 2025, the exhibition Earthbound. Worms, Soil, Decay transformed Luxembourg's art center into a veritable living laboratory...

11 December 2025

Mediterranean Season 2026: over 200 events in France

The Saison Méditerranée 2026 (May 15 - October 31) highlights the creativity, vitality and diversity of cultures from the shores of the Mediterranean. Conceived as a space for dialogue and cooperation...

10 December 2025

Announcement of the curators of the French Pavilion for the Prague Quadrennial 2027

Anouk Maugein and Lorraine de Sagazan have been appointed curators of the French Pavilion "Pays et Région" at the 16th edition of the Prague Quadrennial in 2027.

10 December 2025

Quadriennale de Prague

A look back at the Livres des deux rives residency with Ahmed El Falah and Mustapha Benfodil

In residence at the Cité internationale de la langue française from September 15 to October 19, 2025, as part of the Livres des deux rives program piloted by the Institut français, authors Ahmed El...

10 December 2025

Novembre Numérique: a look back at a month of programming around the world

The 9ᵉ edition of Novembre Numérique has just come to a close, having enlivened more than 60 countries and 135 cities around the world throughout the month of November. Another rich and inspiring...

10 December 2025

Highlights of the Season of Ukraine in France

From December 2025 to March 2026, France hosts the Season of Ukraine in France, entitled Le Voyage en Ukraine. Organized by the French Institute and the Ukrainian Institute, with the support of the...

9 December 2025