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Rencontre avec Christophe Blain - Save the date

Rencontre avec Christophe Blain - Save the date

TBC soon

As part of the exhibition "Le Monde sans fin," opening at the Alliance Française de Sydney on 21st October, we are delighted to announce that Christophe Blain, co-author of the eponymous graphic novel, will join us via Zoom from France. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage in a meaningful discussion with him about the exhibition and the significant themes it explores.

Stay tuned for the confirmed date!

6 weeks when Australia almost became French!

6 weeks when Australia almost became French!

Join us on 16 October at 6:30pm for an intriguing journey through history with Margaret Cameron-Ash, as she explores Laperouse at Botany Bay in 1788.

Discover the thrilling race between Arthur Phillip and Jean-François Laperouse to reach Botany Bay and claim sovereignty for either Britain or France over part of the Australian continent.

Talk will be in English

13th Floor
257 Clarence St
Onsite

Philo Bistro

Let's talk about food... with Barbara Santich

An evening with renowned food writer Barbara Santich. Part of the "Philo Bistro" series, she will explore the links between food, culture, and history, including her research on Provençal cuisine and French restaurants in Sydney. Don’t miss this opportunity!


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The Art of Translation in the Age of AI

The Art of Translation in the Age of AI

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Australian South Sea Islander Reception

Australian South Sea Islander Reception

The Alliance Française de Sydney represented by Dominique Barbeau, was invited to the annual Australian South Sea Islander Reception and Flag Raising event hosted by the City of Sydney. The event commemorated the forced migration of South Sea Islanders to Australia in the 1800s through blackbirding. Many South Sea Islanders were brought to Australia to work in sugar cane farming, seafaring, and other industries. The event featured speeches and performances that highlighted the discrimination and disadvantage experienced by South Sea Islanders throughout Australian history. The City of Sydney Council has formally recognized Australian South Sea Islanders as a unique minority group and has taken steps to address their historical injustices.

The event was hosted by Councillor Emelda Davis, whose grandfather was abducted from the island of Tanna in Vanuatu when he was 12 years old. The singer who performed at the event told the audience about her grandfather who was kidnapped from Lifou in the New Caledonian archipelago. The event was a reminder of the importance of reconciliation and the need to continue working towards a more just and equitable society.

Exciting News from AF Sydney!

Exciting News from AF Sydney!

We’re thrilled to announce that our official recognition as a Professional Development Provider by the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) has been renewed ! 
For decades, we’ve been dedicated to supporting French teachers in NSW with training and resources to enrich their practice.
This recognition reaffirms our commitment to providing top-notch professional development and fostering a vibrant French learning environment in Sydney. Here’s to continuing our mission of promoting the French language and culture!

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Win tickets to celebrate the legendary Charles Aznavour!

To mark the 100th birthday of French singer Charles Aznavour, we’re giving away 4 double passes (General Admission) to an exclusive tribute event in Sydney!

Experience an evening of timeless music as singer Milko Foucault-Larche brings the magic of Aznavour’s greatest hits to life.

Don’t miss this unique celebration of one of the greatest ambassadors of French "chanson."

Date: Thursday, 28th November 2024
Location: Cardea, Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo

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Light visions: France, painting and the birth of photography

Join Dr Tony Maniaty to explore the shock impact of photography on the 19th-century French art world and its significant influence on the impressionists and beyond.

Traditionally, French artists saw photography’s ability to reproduce reality as a direct threat to their ‘life-like’ representations on canvas. As the medium advanced and painting styles changed, more adventurous artists embraced photography as a tool for capturing fleeting moments. By the early 20th-century, photography in France had become a recognised art form.

Based in Paris and Sydney, Dr Tony Maniaty is an author, photojournalist and former associate professor of creative practice at the University of Technology Sydney. He is a widely published photographer, including his 2020 photobook Our hearts are still open: Paris with love and hope.

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