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'French Banksy' and Daft Punk star turn Pont Neuf into Alpine cave

Tourists and Parisians goggled at the sight of the French capital's oldest bridge transformed into a giant "cave" on Thursday, a spectacular new public work by the street artist JR.

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‘French Banksy’ JR wraps Paris’s Pont Neuf bridge in inflatable ‘cave’

The Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris, vanished from sight overnight Thursday as French artist JR, dubbed the "French Banksy", enveloped the historic structure in an inflatable giant cave. The artwork, "La Caverne du Pont Neuf", is a tribute to Parisian artistic legend Christo and his wife, Jeanne-Claude, and…

France 24

Giant ‘cave’ art inflated over Paris’ oldest bridge in latest work by France’s answer to Banksy

The artwork, called La Caverne du Pont Neuf, is a tribute to a Parisian artistic legend

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Wrapper's delight: French street artist JR begins Paris Pont Neuf installation

French street artist JR has got Parisians talking about his tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude's pioneering oeuvre. Work has begun on his new project to wrap up Pont Neuf in Paris, the city's oldest bridge, as part of a vast, short-lived installation.

Euronews

Lost ‘cloud’ of artist who wrapped the Reichstag to be created in UK gallery

Exclusive: Scale model found in Christo’s studio leads to London realisation of internally lit Air Package on a Ceiling

The Guardian - UK

This Unique Scientific Project Explored How Silk Behaves In Near-Space Conditions At 33 Kilometers Of Altitude

Every frame was captured in real near-space conditions, at 33 kilometers above Earth.

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Walk this way: French artist JR reveals plan to turn Pont Neuf bridge into a cave

French artist JR will transform Paris’ famous Pont Neuf bridge into a walk-through “cave” with sound and augmented reality in a tribute to artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude.

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Why the ‘French Banksy’ wants to transform Paris’ oldest bridge into a giant cave

French artist JR wants to do something unusual to Paris’ oldest bridge, Pont Neuf

The Independent UK

Chris Pratt reveals stage name he almost chose

Chris Pratt has revealed he once seriously considered going by a stage name that honoured his time working for the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company.

BANG Premier

From Renoir to JR: the exhibitions not to miss in Paris in 2026

This year brings a host of new exhibitions in and around the French capital, including a major Matisse retrospective, a monumental installation on the Pont Neuf bridge and an homage to British photographer Martin Parr, who passed away in December. RFI looks at some of the highlights on the upcoming…

Radio France Internationale

Podcast: Fighting drug crime, France's military service, (re)wrapping the Pont Neuf

What France can learn from Italy's fight against the mafia as it tackles its growing problem with drug-related organised crime. A look at France's new military service. And wrapping Paris's oldest bridge, 40 years after it was transformed by artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude.

Radio France Internationale

Christopher Nkunku Completes Chelsea Exit, Nicolas Jackson Set for ‘Record’ Loan Move

Chelsea are freeing up space in their forward line ahead of some significant additions.

Sports Illustrated

Popov duo fight for France at badminton world championships in Paris

The world badminton championships got underway on Monday in Paris with the pressure on the local heroes Alex Lanier as well as the Popov brothers – Toma Junior and Christo – to translate their dominance at the European championships onto the global stage.

Radio France Internationale

Chelsea: Enzo Maresca hints at summer exit for Christopher Nkunku amid Manchester United links

Nkunku has been linked with a move to Old Trafford that would see Alejandro Garnacho join Chelsea

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Chelsea: Enzo Maresca provides update on 'our player' Christopher Nkunku amid Manchester United links

The player will likely be involved in Chelsea’s final Club World Cup group stage tie

Evening Standard

Chelsea: Enzo Maresca issues Christopher Nkunku and Marc Guiu injury update ahead of Nottingham Forest trip

Striker pair are in a race to feature again this season

Evening Standard

Chelsea injury update: Christopher Nkunku, Marc Guiu and Wesley Fofana latest news and return dates

Enzo Maresca hoping for double attacking boost ahead of last-day Nottingham Forest trip and Conference League final

Euronews

Ibrahim Mahama wraps Kunsthalle Bern in jute ahead of June reopening

At the end of April, Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama will wrap Kunsthalle Bern in jute sacks, revisiting a 1968 intervention by Christo and Jeanne-Claude.

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Evening Standard

Chelsea: Christopher Nkunku struggles show Nicolas Jackson is indispensable to Enzo Maresca

Jackson has become such an important player for Chelsea and Maresca should think twice about resting him again

Evening Standard

Enzo Maresca: Chelsea will have to ‘change way we play’ after Nicolas Jackson injury

Cheslea left without a recognised senior centre-forward after Jackson was ruled out until April

Evening Standard

Enzo Maresca hints at shock Cole Palmer position change after Chelsea injury blows

Blues forwards Marc Guiu and Nicolas Jackson suffered injuries against West Ham

Evening Standard

Enzo Maresca sends clear warning to Chelsea stars with rotation set to continue

Nkunku had scored 13 goals this season but Premier League opportunities still limited

FourFourTwo

Chelsea to offload out-of-favour attacker as European giants start circling: report

Chelsea could let go of one exciting talent in January, after struggling for a lack of game time

Digital Camera World

Billions of butterflies win GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024

An image of millions-upon-millions of monarch butterflies covering every inch of a forest is pronounced the overall winner of the prestigious GDT European Wildlife POTY 2024 contest

Evening Standard

Enzo Maresca reveals the three Chelsea players who now 'deserve' to start in the Premier League

Blues boss saw second-string press their cases to start in 5-0 thrashing of Barrow

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