Election 2012: Prends le Pouvoir Sur Moi, Jean-Luc

Just over a week from now, the first round of the Presidential elections is going to take place. Across the city, campaign posters impose themselves. News headlines, the chatter of people in the métro all seem to reflect that ’tis the season for political decision making. I am going to be following this all quite…

José Maria Sert Expo, La Petit Palais

Just found out about an exhibition of Catalan ‘Peintre décorateur’, José Maria Sert’s work to be hosted at the Petit Palais. It is set to run until the 5th of August. Sert is widely known for his skilful artistry with murals and apparently also had the distinct privilege of callingSalvador Dali a friend. He also…

Tribute to Sciences Po’s Richard Descoings

I have the privilege to study at one of France’s most esteemed academic establishments and am acutely aware of why this is possible. In large part, it is thanks to the leadership of Richard Descoings, who, over the past 16 years has fought to make Sciences Po an inclusive, internationalised place of learning, a rich…