The French president Valéry Giscard d’Estaing was behind the project of the Arab World Institute construction at the heart of Paris. Thus, he wanted to lighten the relations between France and Arab countries bringing the two cultures closer. The building was inaugurated in 1987 under the chairmanship of François Mitterrand. The Institute shelters permanent collections… Read more »
Built to become the architectural showcase of French savoir-faire during the international exposition of Paris in 1900, the Grand Palais has become a symbol of the capital city cultural life. It has been completely renovated during the years 2000 and regularly hosted temporary exhibitions. That’s currently how Gauguin the painter has been given the spotlight…. Read more »
Fondée à l’aube du 20ème siècle, la marque Prada symbolise l’élégance et le charme de la mode italienne. À l’origine, les frères Prada ouvrent une petite maroquinerie à Milan pour proposer des articles de sellerie et il faut attendre les années 1970 pour que Prada devienne une référence dans le monde de la mode. Depuis,… Read more »