Newsletter n°210 / 100 years of French Culture in the UK





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Exhibition of the week

The Real Van Gogh: The Artist and his Letters

From 23rd January until 18th April 2010

The Royal Academy of Arts presents a landmark exhibition of the work of Vincent Van Gogh (1853–1890). The focus of the exhibition will be the artist's remarkable correspondence. In all, 35 letters, 65 paintings and 30 drawings will be part of the exhibition.
You will discover a side to Van Gogh that you did not know existed.


Foodie Corner

2010 Michelin Star Restaurant Awards in London

Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester

Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester finally gets his third star.
Discover the 2010 list of Michelin Star London Restaurant Awards.

New Album Release

Charlotte Gainsbourg's new album IRM is out now

Out now

Charlotte Gainsbourg’s new album IRM (French for MRI)is the stunning result of the collaboration between the iconic French actress and American musical auteur Beck. IRM is the follow up to 2006’s 5.55, which sold over 500,000 copies worldwide.

3 Copies of Charlotte's latest album to be won.

DVD of the week

Mesrine Part 1 & 2

Mesrine

The epic crime saga charting the rise to notoriety of Jacques Mesrine in the 60s and 70s came out in the UK this summer and was an immediate success. Gangsters like him simply don't exist anymore! With 10 nominations and three Cesars, these are clearly must-sees!

3 DVDs of Merine 1 & 2 to be won

Anniversary Celebrations

The French Institute in the UK is 100 years old this year!

Laurence Auer and The French Ambassador Maurice Gourdault-Montagne

This year, the French Institute is celebrating its centenary with a series of special events. The institute, founded in 1910 by a young visionary, Marie d'Orliac, is one of the oldest of its kind in the world...

Book Corner

This Month's Selection by the French Bookshop

Novels, essays and recipes are all part of this list of books that the French Bookshop recommends this month.

Music News

French Music ends on a high in 2009

French music finished on a high in 2009 with news that live French concerts in the UK had gone up 18% on 2008...

Competitions

Play with France in London!

DVDs and CDs to be won.

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