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JR's Pont Neuf Installation in Paris Damaged by Storm, Delaying Opening

JR's Pont Neuf Installation in Paris Damaged by Storm, Delaying Opening

French artist JR's latest public art installation, a wrapping of the Pont Neuf bridge in Paris, has been postponed due to damage caused by a storm. The installation, titled 'La Caverne du Pont Neuf', was initially scheduled to open from June 6 to June 28. However, the inflatable piece was torn during a recent storm, leading to a delay. The project pays homage to Christo and Jeanne-Claude's 1985 project, 'The Pont Neuf Wrapped'. The installation is privately funded through the sale of JR's works and support from organizations such as Snap Inc., Bloomberg Philanthropies, Paris Aéroport, and Salesforce. Technical experts are currently assessing the damage to determine the cause and a new opening date will be announced once the assessment is complete.
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French Artist JR Transforms Pont Neuf Bridge into Giant Art Installation

French Artist JR Transforms Pont Neuf Bridge into Giant Art Installation

French artist JR has unveiled a large-scale art installation on the Pont Neuf bridge in Paris. Known for his playful and expansive projects, JR has wrapped the oldest standing bridge over the Seine in a tribute to a famous art project by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. This installation is one of JR's biggest projects to date, showcasing his unique approach to art and public spaces. The transformation of the bridge into a 'cave' is expected to attract significant attention from art enthusiasts and tourists alike.
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Christo-Inspired Public Artwork in Paris By French Artist JR Delayed Because of Storm

Christo-Inspired Public Artwork in Paris By French Artist JR Delayed Because of Storm

The planned opening on June 6 has been postponed.
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Tennis-Shnaider takes lessons from Sabalenka's Paris struggles to reach semis

Tennis-Shnaider takes lessons from Sabalenka's Paris struggles to reach semis

By Shrivathsa Sridhar PARIS, June 3 (Reuters) - Diana Shnaider said she took lessons from Aryna Sabalenka’s struggles in last year’s wind-hit French Open final to engineer her upset of the world number one on Wednesday, adapting smartly to the blustery conditions in their quarter-final.
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Aryna Sabalenka Suffers Meltdown at French Open, Loses to Diana Shnaider

Aryna Sabalenka Suffers Meltdown at French Open, Loses to Diana Shnaider

Aryna Sabalenka Suffers Meltdown at French Open, Loses to Diana Shnaider
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Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semifinals

Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semifinals

Marta Kostyuk, the top clay player this season and a strong supporter of Ukraine, has reached her first major semifinal at the French Open
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TechCrunch Partners with VivaTech 2026 to Highlight Europe's AI Strategy

TechCrunch Partners with VivaTech 2026 to Highlight Europe's AI Strategy

TechCrunch has announced a partnership with VivaTech 2026 to focus on significant discussions shaping the future of artificial intelligence. This collaboration will feature the VivaTech Innovation of the Year competition, where the winner will have the opportunity to pitch live in Paris and secure a spot in the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco. VivaTech 2026 is set to be a pivotal event for understanding Europe's approach to the AI race, which contrasts with Silicon Valley's strategy. While Silicon Valley emphasizes scale and speed, Europe is focusing on industrial competitiveness and technological sovereignty, with a strong emphasis on regulation, transparency, and privacy.
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Tennis-Shnaider stuns Sabalenka at windy French Open to make semi-finals

Tennis-Shnaider stuns Sabalenka at windy French Open to make semi-finals

By Shrivathsa Sridhar PARIS, June 3 (Reuters) - Russian Diana Shnaider battled from a set and a double break down to shock world number one Aryna Sabalenka 3-6 7-5 6-0 in blustery conditions and charge into the French Open semi-finals on Wednesday.
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Tennis-Sabalenka says she fell into 'deep, dark hole' mentally in Paris shock

Tennis-Sabalenka says she fell into 'deep, dark hole' mentally in Paris shock

By Shrivathsa Sridhar PARIS, June 3 (Reuters) - Aryna Sabalenka said she fell into a "deep, dark hole" during her three-sets loss to Russian Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarter-finals on Wednesday, after the world number one let her opportunities slip in the second set.
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How Gedi Sibony Makes a Show, By Transforming Street Finds Into Magical ‘Frozen Moments’

How Gedi Sibony Makes a Show, By Transforming Street Finds Into Magical ‘Frozen Moments’

The artist’s eighth show at New York’s Greene Naftali continues his alchemical practice of making just-so assemblages from otherwise worthless junk.
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Caribbean Cultural Showcase to Highlight Diversity at UNESCO in Paris

Caribbean Cultural Showcase to Highlight Diversity at UNESCO in Paris

The Caribbean Chamber of Commerce in Europe (CCCE) is hosting the second edition of Caribbean Days at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris from June 2-5, 2026. This event will highlight the Caribbean's vibrant creative industries, including arts, culinary arts, fashion, film, literature, music, and dance. The event is part of the 13th edition of the Latin American and Caribbean Weeks, coordinated by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Highlights include a gourmet menu by renowned Caribbean chefs, a debate on regional cooperation, and various cultural exhibitions and performances. The initiative aims to showcase the Caribbean's cultural richness and foster international cooperation.