A French Workshop Copies the World's Great SculpturesReproductions of famous sculptures, created from molds, offer unique holiday gift options for art lovers.
Brain Cipher claims cyberattack on Olympic venueThe Brain Cipher ransomware group claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on French national museums, threatening to leak 300 GB of data.No systems were reported to be encrypted, with RMN-GP suggesting no data was exfiltrated during the attack.
New documentary tracks the return of looted art from France to BeninFrance returned 26 objects to Benin from the ancient kingdom of Dahomey as a gesture of repatriation.The documentary Dahomey by Mati Diop highlights the challenges and ceremonial nature of returning objects of heritage.
Mati Diop's documentary Dahomey wins top prize at Berlin film festivalMati Diop's documentary Dahomey won top prize at Berlin film festival.Diop emphasized the importance of restitution and moving forward with the past.
Do you qualify for free entry to French museums?Under-26s, low-paid and unemployed, disabled people, teachers, and journalists qualify for free entry to French museums.For the best-known museums, it is recommended to book online in advance to avoid queues.