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Time Out
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
I live in the world's best city for culture – here are my 8 favourite places
Okay, so I'm hardly the most objective person when I shout from the slanted slate rooftops that Paris is the best city in the world for culture. But hey, Time Out experts and plenty of locals agree with me, so that says something, right? No matter how far I roam, I always end up back in Paris, for its late-night restaurants, its spontaneous nights out, its shabby but efficient metro, its winding, pretty streets, and of course, its pastries. But mostly, walking around Paris feels like strolling through a world-class museum, and that's something you can never really tire of. Tilt your head up and scan for hidden frescos or sneaky caryatids. Lounge in the Jardin de Tuileries, pop down to the Musée d'Orsay, or crash a Rue de Seine art opening, wine in one hand, cigarette in the other. Before it was the capital of fashion, food, or parties, Paris was – and always will be – the capital of beauty. And we Parisians? Self-proclaimed aesthetes, living in the world's most elegant open-air gallery. With more than 200 museums, plus thousands of galleries and pop-up art spaces, navigating Paris's cultural scene can be a beautiful kind of chaos. Sure, the Louvre and Pompidou Centre are legendary, but there's so much more to see. Here are some of my favourite spots. Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD) If you're already near the Louvre, sidestep the sea of tourists and duck into this sleek neighbour, tucked into the Marsan wing of the palace. Rebranded as MAD in 2018, the museum blends rich permanent collections with trendsetting temporary shows. World-famous fashion houses Dior, Mugler, Iris Van Herpen and Schiaparelli have showcased their work here, framed by boundary-pushing scenography and flawless curation. My tip? Don't skip the gift shop – it's packed with design gems to upgrade your home aesthetic or keep the exhibition buzz going. What's on? From June 25, 2025 to January 11, 2026, MAD will host its first major retrospective on Paul Poiret—the original fashion disruptor. Palais de Tokyo This place is a temple to contemporary art that somehow still flies under the radar for tourists. Perched across from the Seine in Trocadéro, this gargantuan gallery is the largest contemporary art centre in Europe – and arguably the coolest. The plaza outside is as gram-worthy as it gets (hello Eiffel Tower backdrop), and the exhibitions inside? Always bold, often political, never drab. There's no permanent collection, just ever-evolving weirdness and immersion, and downstairs, there's a street-art cave. Upstairs? You'll find swish restaurants and one of the city's top art bookshops. Stay late and you can even hit YOYO, the in-house club. It's spenny, but it's worth it. La Gaîté Lyrique Once a theatre, now a wonderland of artwork for the post-Internet generation. Seven floors of digital art, gaming, music, fashion, and radical creativity are all packed into a Marais building that's as socially conscious as it is cool. Last winter, La Gaîté opened its doors to unaccompanied minors seeking shelter, hosting them for four months while pressuring the city to act. Threatened with closure, this cultural gem deserves all the love. Pop in for an exhibition, sip coffee, take a voguing class, record a podcast, or learn how to fix your broken blender. Yes, really. Chapelle XVI Forget the Marais, Saint-Germain, or even Trocadéro. If you want raw, real, unexpected culture, head to the north of Paris. In the often-overlooked 18th arrondissement, Chapelle XVI is part café, part record shop, part art gallery, part concept store, and it's the total opposite of Paris's grandiose galleries. Loud, proud, and effortlessly cool, this place proves that art doesn't need to be elite (or quiet) to be powerful. You don't browse here. You dive in, speakers blasting. Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac – Pantin Yes, I'm telling you to cross the périphérique – take a deep breath. Pantin is basically Paris's answer to Brooklyn, and this mega-gallery is proof. Thaddaeus Ropac took a risk by setting up shop in this sprawling old factory back in 2012, but now, it's a sprawling cathedral of contemporary art: huge and tailor-made for gigantic works by Baselitz, Kiefer, and other heavyweights. If you think galleries are all sterile white cubes, this one will change your mind. Maison Européenne de la Photographie (MEP) Even as a painting purist, I've never had a dull visit to the MEP. Nestled in a Marais mansion, it's been showcasing photography's biggest names since 1996, from Larry Clark to Zanele Muholi. The shows are tight, the curation razor-sharp, and the pace fast enough to keep you coming back. I love the architecture of the place, with its creaky parquet floor and period staircase, and never leave without browsing through the upstairs library, stacked with rare photography books. Le BAL If the MEP is the headline act, Le BAL is the underground hit. Tucked behind Place de Clichy, this small-but-mighty space is all about the image – still or moving, political or poetic. It punches well above its weight in terms of programming and is never swamped with people, meaning you can take your time, sip coffee in its sunny café – the Sunday brunch is a must – or nab a book from its bookstore. Le BAL is, first and foremost, a publishing house, so you're sure to find some real treasures. Fondation Louis Vuitton Yes, it's expensive, and yes, it's a trek. But once you reach this striking glass-and-steel masterpiece by Frank Gehry, you'll forgive it all. Built in 2014 by LVMH's cultural arm, the Fondation hosts blockbuster shows that rival anything in New York or London. Think Basquiat, Hockney, Cindy Sherman, Charlotte Perriand – the big names love it here. J'adore Paris!
Metro
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Eddie Marsan explains truth behind his 'Kentucky accent' in devastating BBC dram
Eddie Marsan has revealed the inspiration behind his Kentucky accent in the BBC's gripping drama about the Lockerbie disaster. On December 21, 1998, Pan American Airways flight 103 exploded over the small town of Lockerbie in south-west Scotland as it made its way from Frankfurt to Detroit via London Heathrow. All in all, 270 people – including 243 passengers, 16 crew members and 11 people on the ground – were killed as the plane fell from 30,000ft. Soon after, investigators discovered that the explosion was caused by a bomb, making it one of the deadliest attacks to ever hit the UK and, at the time, the largest crime scene in the world spanning 845 square miles. The horror of that crash and the efforts of individual law enforcement agencies to uncover what caused it is now the subject of a six-part drama on BBC One, called The Bombing of Pan Am 103, which stars Connor Swindells, Peter Mullan and Suits star Patrick J. Adams. Marsan, who plays real-life FBI explosives expert Tom Thurman, discussed his preparation for the role and what attracted him to the project. Speaking at the Curzon theatre in Soho after a screening of the BBC series, Marsan – who has played Amy Winehouse's father in last year's Back to Black – was adamant that this is not a story about 'one hero'. 'It's really not a story about just one hero, one lone person that solved all of this. It's about the work of a community. 'There's also a collective response to this trauma, that was one of the things that really interested me about this project. Touching upon the American accent he uses, Marsan added: 'Well, I didn't have any chance keep up with Peter Mullan doing a Scottish accent, so I thought I'd be the Kentucky detective with a twinkle in his eye. 'No, seriously, I hope I did the accent well. Really, it's like training to be a boxer. 'You do it for an hour or two, then you break and do it all again. The good thing was that I had my dialect coach with me on set, so it was easy really. I didn't have to think about it, I just did it and then she would tell me if I was doing anything wrong.' Following the release of Sky's Lockerbie: A Search For Truth, starring Colin Firth, which takes a look at the efforts of Dr. Jim Swire who searches for justice following the death of his daughter Flora, the new BBC series takes a different perspective on the crash. More Trending Written by Jonathan Lee and Gillian Roger Park, the series focuses on the never before seen efforts of US, British and Scottish law enforcement agencies working together to discover what happened. However, the story is one that continued to develop throughout the shooting of the series. In March it was revealed that the trial of Abu Agila Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi, known as Masud, who is accused of building the bomb that destroyed the plane will be postponed after it was originally planned for May 12. View More » The Bombing of Pan Am 103 airs on BBC One on Sunday May 18. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: 'I'm 77 but Rose Ayling-Ellis' experiment has turned me into a big kid' MORE: Who came last in Eurovision 2025 as Austria secures victory for third time MORE: Graham Norton leaves Eurovision final viewers in stitches with 'brutal' Margaret Thatcher jibe
The Independent
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Eddie Marsan dedicates his OBE to his east London community who all ‘stepped up'
Sherlock Holmes, Mission Impossible and V For Vendetta actor Eddie Marsan has said he owes everything to his community and wants to share his OBE with them. Marsan, 56, who recently played Amy Winehouse's father Mitch in the film Back To Black, was made an OBE for his services to drama at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. The son of a lorry driver and a school dinner lady, the actor was raised on a council estate in Bethnal Green, east London. When he heard he was on the New Year Honours list, Marsan said he wanted to share his OBE with Bethnal Green and his family. After the ceremony he said: 'When I was younger, my parents had a difficult marriage, but the members of my community, the members of the St Lucian community in Bethnal Green and an East End bookmaker who paid for me to go to drama school, they all kind of stepped up and I owe everything to them really. 'If I look at where I am now it is because of the kindness and support of the community of Bethnal Green really.' He added the Princess Royal was 'very supportive' and had a great sense of humour. He went on to refer to multiple upcoming films, along with a TV series called King And Conqueror and another called Lockerbie. Meanwhile, Inspector Morse and Lewis actor Kevin Whately, 74, happily explained he had 'nothing to flog' while enjoying his day at the ceremony. The actor first rose to fame playing Neville in the 1980s comedy Auf Wiedersehen, Pet before taking a career defining role as John Thaw's right hand man in Inspector Morse. Whately was made OBE for services to drama and charity, and said he is happily retired. He said: 'I was never very ambitious and I'm really enjoying not doing very much. 'I don't miss getting up at five o'clock in the morning, I can do it occasionally but not every day which is what we used to do.' Whately added that he and Anne had spoken about retirement during the ceremony. He said: 'I met the Princess Royal before worked for one of her animal charities, but not for a long time, but we're of a similar age so we had a little bit to talk about.' Organisations he has supported include Action For Children and the performing arts charity, the Wavendon Foundation, which helps budding actors and singers through drama school and conservatoires.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eddie Marsan dedicates his OBE to his east London community who all ‘stepped up'
Sherlock Holmes, Mission Impossible and V For Vendetta actor Eddie Marsan has said he owes everything to his community and wants to share his OBE with them. Marsan, 56, who recently played Amy Winehouse's father Mitch in the film Back To Black, was made an OBE for his services to drama at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. The son of a lorry driver and a school dinner lady, the actor was raised on a council estate in Bethnal Green, east London. When he heard he was on the New Year Honours list, Marsan said he wanted to share his OBE with Bethnal Green and his family. After the ceremony he said: 'When I was younger, my parents had a difficult marriage, but the members of my community, the members of the St Lucian community in Bethnal Green and an East End bookmaker who paid for me to go to drama school, they all kind of stepped up and I owe everything to them really. 'If I look at where I am now it is because of the kindness and support of the community of Bethnal Green really.' He added the Princess Royal was 'very supportive' and had a great sense of humour. He went on to refer to multiple upcoming films, along with a TV series called King And Conqueror and another called Lockerbie. Meanwhile, Inspector Morse and Lewis actor Kevin Whately, 74, happily explained he had 'nothing to flog' while enjoying his day at the ceremony. The actor first rose to fame playing Neville in the 1980s comedy Auf Wiedersehen, Pet before taking a career defining role as John Thaw's right hand man in Inspector Morse. Whately was made OBE for services to drama and charity, and said he is happily retired. He said: 'I was never very ambitious and I'm really enjoying not doing very much. 'I don't miss getting up at five o'clock in the morning, I can do it occasionally but not every day which is what we used to do.' Whately added that he and Anne had spoken about retirement during the ceremony. He said: 'I met the Princess Royal before worked for one of her animal charities, but not for a long time, but we're of a similar age so we had a little bit to talk about.' Organisations he has supported include Action For Children and the performing arts charity, the Wavendon Foundation, which helps budding actors and singers through drama school and conservatoires.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Reunion star says BSL filming experience was 'almost spiritual'
Eddie Marsan was a guest on Monday, 7 April's edition of The One Show, where he promoted his unique revenge thriller Reunion. In the four-part BBC series, which intermixes British Sign Language (BSL) and speaking actors, newcomer Matthew Gurney plays deaf man Daniel Brennan freshly released from prison. Ostracised from his community, he's out to unpack the events that resulted in him being sent down. Weighing in on the beauty of the filming experience, Marsan described it as "almost spiritual" due to the extra need for awareness on set. The Ray Donovan star told presenters Gethin Jones and Alex Scott: "It was wonderful to be involved in this. "Filmmaking is a collaborative artform but this takes it to a different level - to a point where it's almost spiritual because you have to work at communicating with everybody all the time." It seems his co-star Gurney made quite an impression on Marsan too, who compared him to a Hollywood great from The Godfather. Read more: Reunion stars hope BBC thriller will 'change the game' for deaf actors Why Rose Ayling-Ellis 'had to be in' bilingual BSL drama Reunion Lauren Laverne apologises after guest swears on The One Show "What was wonderful to see is usually characters with a disability are on the peripheries of stories, so they can only be a binary character - either a victim or villain," he explained. "And what's great about Matt's performance is that he's the central character and the nuance and complexity of that character, both morally and psychologically, he does it brilliantly. I likened him to Marlon Brando, he's amazing." Reunion creator and lead writer William Magar recently opened up on his vision for the show during an interview with the BBC. "One thing I wanted to achieve with Reunion was to show that sign language is not just one thing. Sign language can be used in different ways," he noted. "Some people sign and speak at the same time, and some use sign language solely. Others will use SSC (Scottish Sensory Centre) and add in elements of gesture. I wanted to show the variety of communication methods that deaf and hard-of-hearing people use." Cast members Anne-Marie Duff and Lara Peake both learned BSL for their roles. Reunion premieres Monday, 7 April at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
