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Interview with Arthur Nauzyciel, director of the Crossings Festival

After a tour of China, where he presented Les Paravents de Jean Genet and Mes Frères de Pascal Rambert, with support from the French Institute's IF Export program (renamed PIDA in 2026), Arthur...

17 February 2026

Director Philippe Quesne on European tour

Director and visual artist Philippe Quesne, a major figure in contemporary French theater, is set to present his latest creation, Le Paradoxe de John, as part of a European tour supported by the...

12 February 2026

PROSPECT Singapore-Thailand: a French delegation of contemporary art in Southeast Asia

From January 19 to 28, 2026, a delegation of French contemporary art professionals traveled to Southeast Asia as part of the PROSPECT Singapore-Thailand program. Coordinated by the Cultural Services...

10 February 2026

Ten highlights of "Journey to Ukraine"

Launched last December, "Le Voyage en Ukraine" celebrates the cultural resilience and creativity of Ukrainian society in the face of Russia's war of aggression since February 2022.

9 February 2026

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"Digital Ukraine" (Closing event)

March 28, 2026 at La Gaîté Lyrique, Paris.

2 November 2025

"Ukraine, a breath of freedom

From December 10 to 13, in partnership with the City of Paris, the Théâtre de la Concorde welcomes Ukrainian voices illustrating the country's fight for freedom and dignity during 4 themed evenings.

2 November 2025

"Culture strikes back!

From January 28 to February 1, 2026 at the Friche la Belle de Mai, Marseille.

2 November 2025

Le Toit-terrasse de la Friche la Belle-Mai, Marseille

"From Kharkiv to Lille, culture in resistance

In January and February 2026, in partnership with the City of Lille.

2 November 2025

Novembre Numérique returns for its 9th edition

Every year, the month of November becomes a playground for digital cultures. An international event piloted by the French Institute and the French cultural network abroad, Novembre Numérique brings...

1 November 2025

From Canada to Rwanda, Maxime Touroute transforms cities with video mapping for Novembre Numérique

French digital artist and engineer Maxime Touroute develops video mapping (video fresco) interactive works, combining audience participation, live performance and technological innovation. As part of...

31 October 2025

FOCUS Visual arts 2025: an international springboard for the French scene

From October 20 to 24, during the week of the Art Basel Paris modern and contemporary art fair, the Institut français welcomed an international delegation of art world professionals. 16 professionals...

31 October 2025

Our future in Salvador de Bahia, November 5-8, 2025: "Sharing our places

As part of France's Season in Brazil, a new Our Future forum will take place from November 5 to 8, 2025 in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil.

31 October 2025

French Language 2025 seminar: spreading and promoting French among young people

From October 22 to 24, 2025, the Institut français brought together more than 50 members of the cultural network in Paris and Villers-Cotterêts for a new edition of the Langue française seminar. Three...

30 October 2025

Cultural and Creative Industries Program: ten emblematic projects from the French cultural network

As part of the 2025 edition of the Cultural and Creative Industries Program (PICC), the Institut français is highlighting ten emblematic projects carried out by the French cultural network abroad...

29 October 2025

15 international professionals discover France's digital arts scene

From October 21 to 25, 2025, the Institut français welcomed an international delegation of structure directors, programmers and curators to Paris and the Ile-de-France region for a new FOCUS Digital...

28 October 2025

Accès Culture prize-winners at the Euro-Africa Biennale

From October 6 to 9, 2025, 56 cultural operators from 21 African countries and France, winners of the Accès Culture program, gathered for the second edition of the Euro-Africa Biennial, organized in...

28 October 2025

Raphaëlle Macaron: the "Écrire en français" exhibition already presented in over 60 countries

Illustrator for comics and magazines, Raphaëlle Macaron takes part in the "Écrire en français" exhibition...

26 October 2025

Exposition « Écrire en français »

Mona Oren represents France at the Cheongju Craft Biennale

The Cheongju Craft Biennale opened on Thursday, September 4. On this occasion, Villa Kujoyama prize-winning artist Mona Oren represented France as part of the Villa Busan - Villa Kujoyama post...

15 October 2025

The French Institute of Egypt welcomes Bulle Meignan in residence at Ateliers du Nil

Programmer and baker, Bulle Meignan created the Panifixion micro-bakery in Aubervilliers, where she offers sourdough bread and workshops combining culinary practice and film viewing. Also creator of...

15 October 2025

News from Mexico: the Tour de Cine Francés is in full swing!

After attracting over 230,000 spectators last year, the 29th edition of the Tour de Cine Francés runs from September 11 to October 15, 2025. Jean-François Guéganno, director of the Mexico City-based...

14 October 2025