Paris Commune 150 | Cover Exhibition

On 16 May 1871, the Vendôme Column – the symbol of Napoleon-era imperialism – came toppling down. In its stead, the Communards renamed the plaza ‘Place Internationale’. For them, the Paris Commune, which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, was also a cultural fight – the necessity of toppling old symbols of Empire in order … Continue reading Paris Commune 150 | Cover Exhibition