Category: Arts

Zaho de Sagazan: Art is often born in the wake of emotions!

Feb 17, 2025
For Zaho de Sagazan, music serves as a relief from sadness. As for Chiharu Shiota, art helps her ward off her fear of death. Writer Matt Haig suffered from panic attacks and depression. And the Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman explores the power of feelings in his creations. Art is often born in the wake of emotions!

Classic photo of Saint-Germain-des-Prés jazz scene, 1951

In 1951, photographer Robert Doisneau captured a vibrant moment at Club Saint-Germain in Paris, showcasing Claude Mocquery and James Campbell dancing. The image, set in the heart of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, epitomizes the post-war Parisian jazz scene, where intellectuals, artists, and musicians gathered in lively cafés and clubs. Doisneau, known for his humanist photography, skillfully framed this dance, capturing not just the motion but the spirit of the time—a blend of music, culture, and the joie de vivre that defined Paris in the 1950s. The photograph remains a timeless representation of the city’s creative energy during that era.