New York

Ateliers Jean Prouvé au MOMA

With all the excitement surrounding today's digital manufacturing technologies, it is interesting to look at an earlier historical moment of workshop mass-production, as practiced by the great French architect and designer Jean Prouvé (1901–1984). This exhibition examines Prouvé's collaborations within his Ateliers Jean Prouvé from idea to finished product. Equipped with a skilled creative team and the most advanced manufacturing technologies available, the Ateliers were laboratories where ideas were continuously refined and adapted to produce furnishings and prefabricated buildings on an industrial scale. The installation focuses on the evolution of the "Standard" Chair and includes other examples of furniture and buildings that demonstrate Prouvé's approach to construction and his sensitive handling of materials—particularly his inventive applications of sheet metal.

French Dance Spring in New York

Six troupes from France will be performing in four different venues this spring, offering Americans a rare opportunity to see the wide diversity of moves from France. With over 40 performances, this will be the largest French contemporary dance event in the U.S. since “France Moves” in 2001.

At the initiative of our U.S. partners, “French Dance Spring” is bringing nine French and American organizations together in an unprecedented homage to French contemporary dance. From May 8 to July 10, and with the support of CulturesFrance, the Joyce Theater, the Dance Theater Workshop, and the Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet will present some of France’s leading choreographers—Maguy Marin, Angelin Preljocaj, Dominique Boivin, Thierry Malandain (of the Ballet Biarritz), Heddy Maalem, and Rachid Ouramdane. These six troupes, with their very varied styles, will demonstrate the dynamism of France’s contemporary dance scene, known worldwide for its excellence and creativity and considered by many critics the world’s best and most exciting. As if to emphasize this point, a disconcerting dance performance will probably be held in parks throughout the city in July! Stay tuned for our announcement…

In addition to these performances, the Cultural Services of the Embassy of France, the French Institute-Alliance Française (FIAF) and the New York Public Library will host related exhibits, screenings and conferences, with the support of the Cinémathèque de la Danse and the Centre National de la Danse, during this period.

Philippe Gronon

Né à Rochefort sur Mer, France, en 1964, il est artiste en résidence à l'iscp à Brooklyn. La galerie Yossi Milo lui consacre une exposition, composée de photos de coffres-forts. Les photos en noir et blanc, très réalistes, restituent la texture du métal.

Rachid Taha en concert gratuit

Après avoir mené le groupe rock "Carte de Séjour", Rachid Taha a entamé une carrière solo influencée par des styles très différents : raï, techno, rock et punk. D'origine algérienne mais basé à Paris, Rachid Taha avait d'abord sorti Diwan, un premier album de reprises de chansons traditionnelles du Magreb. Son second album, Tékitoi, lui apporta la reconnaissance du grand public. En 2005, il a joué en 2005 avec Robert Plant, Patti Smith and Brian Eno. Sur scène, il est un grand performer et a le talent de faire danser son public.

Dengue Fever est un groupe éclectique composé de 6 membres qui combine musique pop cambodgienne et rock psychédélique, avec en prime le charisme dynamique de la chanteuse Chhom Nimol. Leurs chansons sont généralement interprétées en Khmer, mais sur leur troisième album ils ont introduit des paroles en anglais. Le group a été l'objet d'un documentaire, "Sleepwalking Through the Mekong", qui chronique une tournée du groupe au Cambodge.

De 1988 à 1996, il se sont appelés The Veldt. Aujourd'hui, avec de nouveaux membres et une nouvelle idée ils sont Apollo Heights. Leur premier album, White Music for Black People, propose un univers musical inoubliable, avec des rythmes entraînants, une instrumentation experte et une approche. Un tournée américaine avec TV on the Radio et une présence aux côtés d'Oasis, The Pixies, The Cocteau Twins, and Jesus & Mary Chain prouvent que les Apollo Heights doivent être surveillés de près.

THE IMMORTAL ALAIN ROBBE-GRILLET

Alain Robbe-Grillet began working as a scientist until deciding, at age 30, to pursue literature. After cementing his reputation in French literature as one of the founders of “Le Nouveau Roman” — he would eventually be named one of the "immortals" of the Academie Française, the anointed protector of the French language — Grillet changed careers yet again, pursuing work as a screenwriter and filmmaker. BAMcinématek celebrates this final career move with a quartet of films Grillet directed as well as his first foray as the screenwriter for Alain Resnais’ enigmatic masterpiece, LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD.

FILMS: L’IMMORTELLE (1963), TRANS-EUROP EXPRESS (1966), THE MAN WHO LIES (L’HOMME QUI MENT) (1968), AND EDEN AND AFTER (L’DEN ET APRES) (1970) Directed by Alain Robbe-Grillet; and LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD (L’ANNÉE DERNIÈRE À MARIENBAD) (1961) Directed by Alain Resnais

Bastille Day on 60th Street

A Three Block Festival in Celebration of
French and American Friendship with
FOOD - FAMILY ACTIVITES - MUSIC & MORE

Though there is no defined French neighborhood or area in the city, most French natives, francophones, and American francophiles know that East 60th Street between Park and Madison Avenues is home to New York's French cultural center, The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF). And for more than ten years now, this popular street fête, which stretches for three blocks in front of FIAF, has attracted thousands of visitors from New York and around the world—all who enjoy celebrating a la française.

French music and Cancan dancers will be presented on the main stage, located between Madison and Park Avenues.
A raffle with scheduled drawings throughout the afternoon for fabulous prizes—including the Grand Prize of a trip to France.
French food including pommes frites, pastries, crêpes, and other delightful delicacies at affordable prices, make this one of the most unique street fairs in the city.
Family activities such as a tournoi de pétanque (street bowling), face painting, games, as well as Arts and Crafts activities presented by FIAF's Language Center make this a Must-Do fun-filled family experience.
French merchandise --clothing, art prints, postcards, jewelry, beauty products, and other items with a French twist--will be offered for sale by a variety of vendors.
Bastille Day is the French national holiday known in France as le quatorze juillet (The Fourteenth of July) and which commemorates the storming of the Bastille on the14th of July in 1789, the uprising which symbolizes the birth of the modern French nation.

Jeanne Verdoux

L'artiste française Jeanne Verdoux est présente dans le cadre de l'exposition collective How soon is now ? au Bronx Museum. Cette exposition montre le travail des artist en résidence au Artist in the Marketplace (AIM) l'un des plus ambitieux programmes dédié aux artistes émergeants aux États-Unis.

“The Image”, de Samuel Beckett, mise en scène Arthur Nauzyciel

Présentation de la pièce “The Image”, de Samuel Beckett, mise en scène par Arthur Nauzyciel, au FI:AF, New York, NY.