Institut Français in Frederiksberg is the official French cultural institute in Denmark, run by the French state. It hosts film screenings, lectures, exhibitions and French language courses, serving as a cultural bridge between France and Denmark.
Art historian Philippe Puisais discusses the Impressionist painter Gustave Caillebotte and his unique exploration of male figures in art, drawing on the Musée d'Orsay's major retrospective.
A lecture on Paul Cézanne's life and artistic legacy, delivered in accessible French by Philippe Puisais at Institut français du Danemark.
A lecture on French author Delphine de Vigan, exploring family, memory, and vulnerability in her bestselling novels, delivered in accessible French by literature instructor Morgane Dahrup-Andersson.
An art history lecture exploring how female artists from the late 19th century onwards reimagined motherhood in their work, from Berthe Morisot to Tamara de Lempicka.
Philippe Puisais explores Louise Bourgeois' artistic universe and how her personal history shaped some of the 20th century's most important artworks.
Art historian Philippe Puisais explores the life and work of Pierre Bonnard, one of the 20th century's greatest colourists, celebrated for his luminous paintings of everyday moments and his mastery of light and colour.
A lecture on French-American artist Niki de Saint-Phalle, her feminist artistic vision, and the iconic Nanas figures that celebrate women's freedom and strength. Presented in accessible French.
A lecture on 19th-century Scandinavian painters who worked at Gretz-sur-Loing near Fontainebleau, featuring artists like Krøyer and Ancher.
A lecture on painter Françoise Gilot, who broke with Picasso and forged her own artistic path. Presented in accessible French.
Lecture on Camille Claudel and other female sculptors in Paris around 1900, presented by Philippe Puisais at Institut Français.
A lecture on French author Édouard Louis exploring his major works, from his debut novel to his recent publications.
Philippe Puisais explores Henri Matisse's vibrant artistic world and his revolutionary papiers découpés technique from 1941 to 1954.