France
Ten ways French culture changed how we see the world
No contest in the culture wars — From New Wave Cinema to Jean-Paul Sarte, human rights and street photography, if you pick a culture war with France, you’re going to lose.
Written by: Alex King
Clet Abraham’s hacked street signs speak love to power
Disobedient objects — Artist Clet Abraham’s mischievously modified signage subverts authorities’ attempts to make us obedient citizens.
Written by: Sam Warner
A growing grassroots movement is supporting the Calais refugees
A swarm of solidarity — The lack of government humanitarian support and incendiary media coverage has prompted ordinary people to go to Calais and help out any way they know how.
Written by: Alex King
Unmissable acts at Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Festival
Progressive sounds playlist — As Worldwide festival’s tenth edition kicks off in the south of France, here’s our pick of the shows you’d be crazy to miss.
Written by: Alex King
From Paris to Havana, Ibeyi take beats from the past to create prayers for the future
Yoruba soul — Fiery twin sisters Ibeyi tap into their Cuban roots to create powerful contemporary spirituals.
Written by: Osia Katsidou
Are France’s suburbs a breeding ground for extremism?
Uncovering creative cultures from the troubled banlieues — Marginalised French youth respond to exclusion and negative stereotyping with art, creativity and activism.
Written by: Alex King
Is this the trippiest skatepark ever?
Skate wavey — Artist Lisa Looser resurrects First World War camouflage to give skaters a mind-muddling experience in South West France.
Written by: Jason Horton