Solidarity to the Liban
Following the two explosions of August 4th, 2020 that devastated Beirut (Lebanon), a UNESCO Creative City of Literature since 2019, the Secretariat of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network launched an appeal to its member cities to collect their actions carried out or envisaged in support of Beirut and its inhabitants.Read more
17 Books for the 17 SDGs
Iowa City (United States of America), a UNESCO Creative City of Literature since 2008, initiated the collective project “17 Books for the 17 SDGs” with fellow Creative Cities of Literature around the world. The project aims at drawing attention to and raise awareness of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through books and storytelling.Read more
RCVU annual conference postponed
As many events in recent months, the annual conference of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network will be postponed due to the health crisis.Read more
Call for projects – « Post-pandemic city »
As the COVID-19 pandemic keeps affecting the entire human community on every continent, Angoulême UNESCO Creative City, is launching a competition to imagine the « Post-pandemic city »Read more
Alix and the Rome's games
The Charente department launches a new exhibition in the footsteps of Spartacus.
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French creative cities facing the epidemic
While the COVID-19 virus is affecting the entire planet, UNESCO's creative cities and especially French cities,share their best practices, to maintain a cultural offer for all in these times of crisis.Read more
A carnival of Monsters in Marguerite de Valois secondary school
The comic book author Tristoon and his monsters invade Marguerite de Valois Junior secondary school to accompany his students in the creation of a comic.
This project, initiated by the Charente Dpartment, in partnership with the International Comics and visual arts center, aims at leading the young for success and discover the magical world of 9th art.Read more
Tribute to UDERZO
After Goscinny, it's UDERZO's turn to have his mural dedicated in Angoulême.
Following the recent death of the iconic and missed Albert Uderzo, a season of tribute to the father of Asterix will be led by the city of Angoulême, especially during the second part of the comics festival. Uderzo's entitled were received by the city in December to discuss the matter. A painted wall, an exhibition, and a mural are being discussed.Read more
Creative Cities' Response to COVID-19
UNESCO Creative Cities Network’ s Secretariat called on all member cities to defend culture in regard of the global pandemic of Covid 19.Read more
The 9th Art has its foundation!
The year of comics is marked by the creation of the 9th Art Foundation. The organization will financially support projects related to comics, from creation to heritage, research, and innovation.
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