Take a child’s balloon, one of those balloons that can still be found at the fair or at the carousels there. A round, oval, or animal-shaped balloon. It is beautiful, it is gleaming. Yet a pin is enough to make…
When talents are equal, the world champion is the one who has had, during all games of the final round, and especially the last game, not only the most luck, but also the most mental strength and the ability to…
Of course, the World Cup is an almost planet-wide distraction. And yet, at least for the time being, half of humanity almost does not play it, including the United States, India and China. This year, the victor will be a…
Today in France, this summer, there are those who will have the means and the chance to attend major music festivals that will entertain the countless holiday destinations of our country. These festivals, bringing together prestigious artists and informed audiences,…
Who has not seen that for the past few weeks, the world has headed in the wrong direction? It is as if some ethical barriers had all blown up at the same time: Political leaders in the United States, Europe,…
Once again, as it is often the case in History, politicians who perfectly embody republican ideals believe that they are clever by adopting a more or less watered-down version of the political program of their extremist opponents. In doing so,…
During these grey and troubled times, when so many populists have swept the globe in all areas, one could also worry about what this means for art. The protectionist decisions of President Trump and the European and Chinese retaliations are…
Often, I find myself expressing our responsibility toward future generations, in many areas, through these pages. And my thought is that if we are not careful, those who will be alive and active in 2050 will curse those who were…
Summits, emergencies and crises—the primary focus of most of the media debates and political discussions. Generally, they are also the consequences of decisions that were taken (or not), a long time ago. These debates or discussions could have been avoided…
