Diplomarty

The Diplomacy of Arts

Sebastien Goulard

Brigitte Bardot was both a global icon of freedom, a key figure of popular culture, and a pioneer of celebrity activism for animal rights.

The Grand Egyptian Museum embodies Cairo’s cultural and tourism ambitions as the world’s largest museum dedicated to Ancient Egypt.

The 2025 Louvre burglary highlights serious security shortcomings that damage the image of the museum and, more broadly, that of France.

The restitution of cultural artifacts from the Netherlands to Indonesia marks a key step in the movement to return looted heritage.

Saudi Arabia is positioning arts and culture as a key strategic driver of its economic and diplomatic transformation under Vision 2030.

The Pingyao International Film Festival, founded by Jia Zhangke, embodies China’s cinematic ambitions by showcasing independent cinema.

In response to the withdrawal of US studios and Europe’s ambivalent stance, Russia is leveraging certain Western film figures.

The global rise of Labubu plush toys has transformed a niche art project into a cultural phenomenon, raising geopolitical tensions.

The planned loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to the UK, pushed by Macron, sparks concern but aims to reinforce Franco-British relations.

The Diplomacy of Arts