In Brief
A Massive 17th-Century Painting Was Hiding in the Walls of an Oscar de la Renta Boutique
Construction workers at the fashion brand's new Paris store found a hidden treasure depicting an elaborately dressed marquis on his way to Jerusalem.
Paris
News
Russian Artists Convicted in French Court for Setting Fire to Bank of France in Performance
After a dramatic court hearing, the pair were convicted for dangerous destruction of property on Thursday. Alongside prison time, they must pay nearly $25,000 in damages to the Bank of France.
In Brief
As Paris Braces for New "Yellow Vests" Protest, Its Cultural Landmarks Close
The Louvre, Centre Pompidou, Grand Palais, Musée d'Orsay, Orangerie, Palais de Tokyo, and Jeu de Paume are boarding up ahead of demonstration on December 8. The Eiffel Tower is, too.
News
French President Wants to Return Benin's Artifacts, But Will French Law Allow Him?
Emmanuel Macron's decision is a gesture of goodwill, but these objects comprise just 0.5 percent of the objects requested for restitution by the West African country.
Opinion
Jeff Koons's “Bouquet of Tulips” Will Be Planted Near the Petit Palais Garden
As the controversial piece of art has found a permanent home, Parisians weigh in on the moral vacancy of Koons' tribute to the Paris terror attacks, accusing it of clichéd American hubris.
In Brief
Banksy Confirms He’s in Paris as New Murals Are Vandalized and Protected
The artist finally confirmed his presence in the French capital, while another unconfirmed work appears to be his tribute to victims of the November 2015 terrorist attacks.
News
Rumored New Banksy Murals Appear Around Paris
The six new murals include images referring to the migrant crisis and France's attempts to ban hijabs.
Art
The Erotically Charged Technophilia of Cyberpunk Paintings
The late Cuban artist Agustin Fernandez created a gloomy, gritty body of works that imagine a hyper-sexed, electronic corporeality.
News
In a Parisian Cemetery, a Lovely Brancusi Has Vanished in Plain Sight
Brancusi's "The Kiss" has stood atop Tatiana Rachewskaïa's tomb for more than a century, but six months ago it was covered up and its future remains a mystery.
Art
Classical Sculptures Raise Prosthetic Limbs for Disability Rights
The nonprofit Handicap International outfitted the Venus de Milo and other statues with 3D-printed prosthetic limbs to raise awareness of the global need for prosthetics.
In Brief
Oui Oui! French Cultural Figures Praise Colossal Jeff Koons Bouquet in Op-Ed
In an op-ed published today in Le Monde, 37 artists, collectors, curators, and other arts workers pledged their support for the towering "Bouquet of Tulips."
In Brief
A Snowstorm Paralyzed Paris, But Its Museums Look Lovely
This week the French capital received far more than its usual share of snow, leaving many of its museums, gardens, and outdoor sculptures with a photogenic dusting of fresh powder.