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Fashion United
25-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Tod's chairman Diego Della Valle honoured by French Government
Diego Della Valle, chairman of Tod's Group, has been awarded the title of Chevalier de l'Ordre des arts et des lettres by the French Government. The rank of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters is one of the principal honours of the French Republic. It is awarded to individuals who have distinguished themselves through their exceptional contributions to the dissemination of the arts and culture in France and worldwide. "This honour recognises Diego Della Valle's commitment to supporting art, fashion and cultural heritage," Tod's group noted in a statement. Last May, Diego Della Valle, received the "Changemaker Award for Craftsmanship". This was at the third edition of the Changemakers in Luxury Fashion event, organised by Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana. The award celebrates his commitment to placing artisanal excellence and product quality at the heart of the Marche-based group's identity. Diego Della Valle Credits: Courtesy of Tod's (photo credit Emanuele Scorcelletti) This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
Korea Herald
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Kim Soo-ja awarded France's Officier of Arts and Letters for global artistic contributions
Renowned for her "Bottari" works, the Korean artist receives France's second-highest cultural honor Kim Soo-ja, the internationally acclaimed Korean artist often referred to as the 'Bottari artist,' has been awarded the Officier medal of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) by the French government in recognition of her contributions to global art and cultural exchange. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Friday that Kim received the honor during a ceremony held Wednesday at the residence of the French ambassador to Korea in Seoul. The Order of Arts and Letters was established by the French Ministry of Culture in 1957 to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts and culture in France and around the world. The award has three grades: Commandeur (Commander), Officier (Officer) and Chevalier (Knight). Kim was previously named a Chevalier in 2017 and has now been elevated to the second-highest rank, Officier. Kim is widely known for reinterpreting traditional Korean textiles — such as bojagi (wrapping cloth) and bedding — into contemporary visual language. Although she has received attention in Korea, her work has been especially prominent on the global stage. Her promotion to Officier reflects her ongoing creative work and her role in fostering cross-cultural dialogue between France, Korea, and the broader international art community. Her signature series, "Bottari" — meaning "bundle" in Korean — uses fabric-wrapped objects to explore themes of migration, displacement, mobility and memory. Through this concept, Kim contemplates both Korean identity and universal human conditions, earning her widespread acclaim in the contemporary art world. Born in 1957, Kim studied painting at Hongik University in Seoul and learned lithography at the prestigious Ecole des Beaux-Arts in France in 1984. She has since represented Korea in major international exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale, the Lyon Biennale, and the Sao Paulo Biennale.
Korea Herald
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
President to meet with cultural icons
Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to meet with several of the country's cultural icons Monday at the Presidential Office in Yongsan-gu. The invitees include Park Chun-hue, who received multiple Tony Awards for the musical 'Maybe Happy Ending,' soprano Sumi Jo, who received a major French cultural honor, Commandeur of the Order of Arts and Letters, in May for her contributions to music and the arts. The President will also meet with young and emerging artists who have recently gained international recognition, including Huh Ga-young, who won first prize in the La Cinef section at this year's Cannes Film Festival with her short film "First Summer," and Park Youn-jae, a 16-year-old who became the first Korean male dancer to win the 53rd Prix de Lausanne in February. Also attending is Kim Won-seok, director of the Netflix hit drama series "When Life Gives You Tangerines," which reached No. 1 on Netflix's Global Non-English TV chart. The new president has pledged to strengthen Korean cultural output. In his inaugural address on June 4, Lee referenced the dream of independence leader Kim Gu, who once said, 'The only thing I endlessly wish to have is the power of a high culture,' vowing to lead Korea toward becoming a nation where culture can truly flourish. He also stated his ambition to 'transform Korea into a cultural powerhouse that will redefine global content standards through active support for culture and the arts, and to elevate Korea into one of the world's top five global soft power nations.' On June 18, the Presidential Policy Planning Committee instructed the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, during its policy briefing, to work toward achieving a 300 trillion won ($220 billion) K-culture market, 50 trillion won in cultural exports, and entry into the top five global soft power nations within Lee's term.
Sharjah 24
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
DoC releases Issue 334 of Al Rafid Magazine
A landmark historical publication One of the highlights is the encyclopedic work titled The Portuguese in the Sea of Oman: Events in the Annals from 1497 to 1757 , authored by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah. Spanning 21 volumes and including 1,138 rare documents, the work documents over two and a half centuries of regional history. Advancing education and research The magazine also sheds light on the launch of the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research, aimed at improving educational quality and aligning it with labor market needs. It further highlights the University of Sharjah's partnerships with global institutions such as the Royal European Academy and its introduction of programs in AI and sustainability. Celebrating international recognition The issue honours Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi for winning the Bologna Ragazzi International Children's Literature Award for her book House of Wisdom , making her the first woman from the Gulf to earn this accolade. It also features Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi's recognition with the Order of Arts and Letters from the French Republic for her role in fostering UAE–France cultural dialogue. Youth, arts, and innovation Coverage includes the 16th Sharjah Children's Reading Festival, held under the theme 'Education through Books,' with 1,024 interactive activities and the launch of the 'Reader of the Century' platform. It also details the success of the third Sharjah International Animation Conference, where 72 global experts discussed the future of animation with a focus on AI technologies. Preserving heritage and supporting Arab poetry The Sharjah Art Museum's 28th anniversary celebration and the launch of the 'Generations Meeting' heritage initiative are featured. The issue concludes with coverage of the sixth Moroccan Poets Festival in Tetouan, which gathered over 40 Arab poets, along with reports on the activities of poetry houses across the Arab world—underscoring Sharjah's continued leadership in supporting Arab cultural dialogue.
Korea Herald
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Soprano Sumi Jo to receive prestigious France's cultural honor
Renowned soprano Sumi Jo is set to receive France's Commandeur of the Order of Arts and Letters in recognition of her contributions to French art, the Korean Cultural Center in Paris has said. According to the center Wednesday, the Korean soprano is scheduled to attend an award ceremony at the Opera-Comique in Paris on Monday to receive the highest rank of the three-tier honor bestowed by the French Ministry of Culture. Established in 1957, the honor is given to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in the fields of art and literature or who have contributed to promoting French culture globally. This recognition also highlights her recent contributions, such as launching her first international vocal competition in July last year at the historic Chateau de la Ferte-Imbault in France's Loire Valley, aimed at supporting talented young vocalists on the global stage. (Yonhap)
