Italo Calvino

The major Italian writer talks about the political value of literature: creating empathy between writer and reader.

150 years after his birth, social media has brought Austro-Hungarian poet Rainer Maria Rilke to a new generation of readers.

We pay homage to Jean Rochefort, who passed away Monday 9th October 2017

In the 17th century, many Dutch women painters excelled at depicting the natural world in their art.

What does hair symbolise in the visual arts, from the 15th century to the present day?

Can infinity be defined? is it something that we can feel? And can we express it in a work of art?

Opened in 1932, the art deco cinema is a major venue for film premieres with its huge auditorium.

Portrait of a revered conductor and pioneer of historically informed performance, as he celebrates his eightieth birthday.

Does make-up and masks transform us into the best version of ourselves?

An odyssey through Iran in search of a lost father for one Tehrani teenager and her friends.

Marking the opening of the 60th edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival, RAYE invites a host of international pop stars to join her on stage for an evening of music.

The calming voice of Amie Blu in an intimate session.

Ukrainian phenomenon Carpetman brings his swaying electro to the ESNS festival.

After years of moving towards a cashfree society, Europe is weighing up the risks.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

The UN is in crisis as its Special Rapporteur accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Will Palestine be its downfall?

It’s a police investigation that stretches to 1,000 pages. ARTE Book Club focuses on the highly acclaimed Russian classic.

An old man swims in the sea. As he moves through the water, memories resurface... 

In the 17th century, many Dutch women painters excelled at depicting the natural world in their art.