Author NATJA IGNEY

December 21, 2021

News

English surrealist artist Richard Saunders and his legendary Russian Blue cat Tolly have been internet favourites for years. Now Tolly finally gets to publish his memoirs...

British Painter Fiona Rae’s Newest Œuvre World-Premiering at Cannes’ La Malmaison

December 19, 2021

A new exhibition dedicated to one of the most important artists of her generation presents her development over the past seven years, including a never-before-seen work

A Musical Bridge between New York and Beirut Brings Hope to Suffering Lebanese Artists

December 10, 2021

World

To help the hard-hit musicians of the devastated Middle-Eastern city, famous French-American conductor Jean-Pierre Schmitt organizes a local charity concert. An interview with the maestro.

De La Fontaine at Anthéa: A Poetic and Musical Feast for the Senses

December 9, 2021

Local Buzz

When two of the region’s best theatre makers team up to honour Jean de La Fontaine’s 400th birthday, and invite two brilliant musicians to the stage, expect no less than a masterpiece!

New Exhibition in Èze Showcases the Diversity of Regional Bird Wildlife

November 27, 2021

The cooler, quieter months of the year are a perfect time to (re)discover the richness of Rivieran avifauna in one of PACA’s most beautiful nature preserves.

The Dazzling Return of Nice’s C’est Pas Classique Festival

November 24, 2021

After the popular music festival had to be canceled due to the pandemic last year, the 2021 edition more than makes up for the lost year.

A Meeting with Two People Who Keep Hope for the Good in Humans Alive

November 7, 2021

World

A French woman and a Syrian man prove daily that even humble private citizens can have a huge impact on children and families in war zones.

Photo of Marzia Memoli in Martha Graham’s Steps in the Street (c) Hibbard Nash Photography

Cannes Dance Festival 2021: “Return to the Roots to Dance into the Future”

November 5, 2021

Closing a cycle dedicated to the four elements, this year’s Earth edition shines the spotlight on trailblazing women dancers and choreographers from around the world.

“Ciao Italia!” – A Tribute to our Apennine Friends and Neighbours

October 25, 2021

Local Buzz

A new exhibition in Cannes traces the immigration history of Italians and shows that no matter where someone is from and what they bring to their new home, integration is not always easy.

Japon, île de Honshu, région de Shizuoka, champs de thé, cueillette // Japan, Honshu, Shizuoka, tea fields, tea picking

An Invitation to a Journey Along the Tea Route

October 19, 2021

You know the Silk Route but did you know there is also a Tea Route? A new exhibition at the Musée Asiatique in Nice puts the spotlight on the humble cuppa and its fascinating history spanning continents and millennia

Collectif 8’s Adaptation of 1984 – A Hymn to Humanity

October 10, 2021

One of the best contemporary plays was brutally stopped by the pandemic last year. Now Collectif 8 finally has the chance to perform its masterpiece. And it’s even more poignant now

The Wolf and the Lion: Peeking Behind the Scenes of The New French Blockbuster

October 2, 2021

Entertainment

After facing some impossible odds, French film director Gilles de Maistre is about to release "Le Loup et le Lion”, the riveting story of the unlikely family of two wild animals and their human friend.

Théâtre de la Cité: The Little Theatre that Could…and Would

September 28, 2021

While no one was looking, Nice’s most popular theatre just pulled an extraordinary stunt, seeking to shake people awake from the malaise that has beset the world.

Metacreatures Coming out of Hiding

September 25, 2021