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
Disobedient objects — Artist Clet Abraham’s mischievously modified signage subverts authorities’ attempts to make us obedient citizens.
Written by: Sam Warner
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
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
Yoruba soul — Fiery twin sisters Ibeyi tap into their Cuban roots to create powerful contemporary spirituals.
Written by: Osia Katsidou
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
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