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Graphic Artist Jailed In France Over Livestreamed Child Rape
A French court sentenced a graphic artist who worked on beloved animated feature films for Pixar and Disney to 25 years in jail for ordering the livestreamed rape of preteen girls in the Philippines.
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Travis Scott Released From Custody After Fight Outside Hotel In Paris
French police on Saturday released US star rapper Travis Scott after 36 hours in custody in Paris over suspected violence, a US-based representative for the artist and prosecutors said.
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French Artist Ben, 88, Dies By Suicide After His Wife's Death
Renowned French artist Ben has died at the age of 88, taking his own life shortly after the tragic loss of his beloved wife, CNN reported, citing his family's statement.
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Original Cover For Comic Book Asterix For Auction Despite Legal Challenge
An original cover painting from the 1963 comic book Asterix and Cleopatre was to go under the hammer on Sunday despite a legal challenge from the artist's daughter.
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Ememem: This French Street Artist Filling Europe's Potholes With Creative Mozaic Artworks
Ememem refers to his work as "flackings," a pun on the French word flaque, which means puddle, and describes himself as "the pavement surgeon" and "the pothole knight."
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Jean-Louis Trintignant, "Wonderful Talent" Of French Cinema, Dies At 91
Jean-Louis Trintignant, one of France's greatest actors, who died on Friday aged 91, was hailed by French President Emmanuel Macron as "a wonderful artistic talent and voice".
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Rosa Bonheur Gets a Google Doodle Celebrating the French Painter on Her 200th Birthday
Google marked the 200th birthday of French painter Rosa Bonheur with a Google doodle dedicated to her. Bonheur was born on this day in 1822 in Bordeaux, France. Bonheur's reputation as an animal painter and sculptor grew into the 1840s. Bonheur garnered international acclaim with her painting ‘The Horse Fair’, which depicted the horse market he...
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Google Celebrates French Artist Rosa Bonheur's 200th Birthday With A Doodle
Google today celebrates the 200th birthday of French painter Rosa Bonheur, whose successful career inspired a future generation of women in the arts.
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French Woman's Sex Abuse Complaint Against Kerala Man Arrested In 6 Cases
A French national has alleged that she was also sexually abused by the popular tattoo artist Sujeesh PS, who is under arrest after several of his women clients accused him of crimes including rape, the Kerala police said on Saturday.
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Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton Designer, Off-White Founder, Dies Of Cancer At 41
Top US fashion designer Virgil Abloh, the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear collection, died Sunday after battling cancer for several years aged 41, the fashion and luxury house's French owners LVMH announced.
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"Secret Masterpiece" By French Artist Sold For 1.44 Million Dollars In Paris
A monumental sculpture by the late French artist Claude Lalanne that sat on the grounds of a school for decades unknown to art lovers has fetched 1.24 million euros ($1.44 million) at auction, blowing past estimates.
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French Court Artist Stares Into The Eyes Of An ISIS Terrorist
French court artist Elisabeth de Pourquery stared intently into the eyes of the self-avowed Islamic State terrorist and fixed an image she would capture for posterity.
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UN Marks 75th Anniversary With Biodegradable Mural Art At Geneva Office
A French artist has painted a large biodegradable fresco on the lawn of the United Nations' European headquarters in Geneva, marking Friday's 75th anniversary of its founding.
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"Beyond Crisis": Massive Coronavirus-Themed Graffiti In Swiss Alps
A French artist known for massive works of graffiti on grass best seen from the air presented his latest piece on Sunday in the Swiss Alps - a coronavirus-related picture of a girl looking towards the horizon.
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Russian Artist, His Partner Arrested Over French Politician's Sex Video
French police held a Russian activist and his girlfriend for questioning on Sunday over sex videos released online that brought down President Emmanuel Macron's favoured candidate for Paris mayor.
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Graphic Artist Jailed In France Over Livestreamed Child Rape
A French court sentenced a graphic artist who worked on beloved animated feature films for Pixar and Disney to 25 years in jail for ordering the livestreamed rape of preteen girls in the Philippines.
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Travis Scott Released From Custody After Fight Outside Hotel In Paris
French police on Saturday released US star rapper Travis Scott after 36 hours in custody in Paris over suspected violence, a US-based representative for the artist and prosecutors said.
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French Artist Ben, 88, Dies By Suicide After His Wife's Death
Renowned French artist Ben has died at the age of 88, taking his own life shortly after the tragic loss of his beloved wife, CNN reported, citing his family's statement.
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Original Cover For Comic Book Asterix For Auction Despite Legal Challenge
An original cover painting from the 1963 comic book Asterix and Cleopatre was to go under the hammer on Sunday despite a legal challenge from the artist's daughter.
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Ememem: This French Street Artist Filling Europe's Potholes With Creative Mozaic Artworks
Ememem refers to his work as "flackings," a pun on the French word flaque, which means puddle, and describes himself as "the pavement surgeon" and "the pothole knight."
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Jean-Louis Trintignant, "Wonderful Talent" Of French Cinema, Dies At 91
Jean-Louis Trintignant, one of France's greatest actors, who died on Friday aged 91, was hailed by French President Emmanuel Macron as "a wonderful artistic talent and voice".
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Rosa Bonheur Gets a Google Doodle Celebrating the French Painter on Her 200th Birthday
Google marked the 200th birthday of French painter Rosa Bonheur with a Google doodle dedicated to her. Bonheur was born on this day in 1822 in Bordeaux, France. Bonheur's reputation as an animal painter and sculptor grew into the 1840s. Bonheur garnered international acclaim with her painting ‘The Horse Fair’, which depicted the horse market he...
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Google Celebrates French Artist Rosa Bonheur's 200th Birthday With A Doodle
Google today celebrates the 200th birthday of French painter Rosa Bonheur, whose successful career inspired a future generation of women in the arts.
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French Woman's Sex Abuse Complaint Against Kerala Man Arrested In 6 Cases
A French national has alleged that she was also sexually abused by the popular tattoo artist Sujeesh PS, who is under arrest after several of his women clients accused him of crimes including rape, the Kerala police said on Saturday.
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Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton Designer, Off-White Founder, Dies Of Cancer At 41
Top US fashion designer Virgil Abloh, the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear collection, died Sunday after battling cancer for several years aged 41, the fashion and luxury house's French owners LVMH announced.
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"Secret Masterpiece" By French Artist Sold For 1.44 Million Dollars In Paris
A monumental sculpture by the late French artist Claude Lalanne that sat on the grounds of a school for decades unknown to art lovers has fetched 1.24 million euros ($1.44 million) at auction, blowing past estimates.
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French Court Artist Stares Into The Eyes Of An ISIS Terrorist
French court artist Elisabeth de Pourquery stared intently into the eyes of the self-avowed Islamic State terrorist and fixed an image she would capture for posterity.
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UN Marks 75th Anniversary With Biodegradable Mural Art At Geneva Office
A French artist has painted a large biodegradable fresco on the lawn of the United Nations' European headquarters in Geneva, marking Friday's 75th anniversary of its founding.
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"Beyond Crisis": Massive Coronavirus-Themed Graffiti In Swiss Alps
A French artist known for massive works of graffiti on grass best seen from the air presented his latest piece on Sunday in the Swiss Alps - a coronavirus-related picture of a girl looking towards the horizon.
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Russian Artist, His Partner Arrested Over French Politician's Sex Video
French police held a Russian activist and his girlfriend for questioning on Sunday over sex videos released online that brought down President Emmanuel Macron's favoured candidate for Paris mayor.
