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2026: a year of committed culture with the Institut français

In a world plagued by crises, the Institut français has opted for commitment, dialogue and creativity. It unveils 10 major highlights that will structure its action in 2026.

9 February 2026

"Musées Hors Frontières" at Frac Grand Large: an artistic and architectural dialogue to celebrate Franco-German cooperation

The "Musées Hors Frontières" exhibition is the result of a major Franco-German cooperation between Frac Grand Large - Hauts-de-France and Kunstmuseen Krefeld, located in North Rhine-Westphalia...

21 January 2026

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

Villa Kujoyama: four Japanese art masters immersed in France

From November 26 to December 11, Japanese art craftsmen are being welcomed to France on the initiative of the French Institute, Villa Kujoyama and the Bettencourt Schueller Foundation. Accustomed to...

4 December 2025

Recently published articles

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

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

The Season of Ukraine in France is launched

The Season of Ukraine in France, entitled Le Voyage en Ukraine, kicked off on December 1 with an evening event at the Théâtre de la Ville, Paris.The Voyage en Ukraine programming revolves around some5...

1 December 2025

"Ce qui se trame": a Franco-Indian dialogue on textiles

The exhibition Ce qui se trame - Histoires tissées entre l'Inde et la France will open its doors on December 4, 2025 at the Mobilier national. Organized by Manufactures nationales - Sèvres & Mobilier...

25 November 2025

Season of France in Brazil: highlights in September and October

Since its official launch in August, the Saison de la France au Brésil has been rolling out from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, via Belo Horizonte. Artists, thinkers and institutions are sharing their...

7 November 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

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

Interview: Pauline Esparon explores Dagpar craftsmanship with the MIRA program

A 2019 graduate of the Design Academy Eindhoven, designer Pauline Esparon, is interested in raw natural materials, particularly linen, which she has made her specialty. Winner of the 2024 edition of...

12 September 2025