8th Street, north from Market
"Store fronts in this busy thoroughfare offer many curiosities designed to attract passersby. Northward from a point outside the present Lit Brothers
... more
Chagall: Enjoy the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s exhibit Paris Through the Window: Marc Chagall and His Circle.
Diaghilev: Read about the founding father of the Ballets Russes in 1911.
Igor Stravinsky : The BBC offers an A to Z on this great musician along with a biography.
Isadora Duncan: Duncan inspired modern dance. At this site, you can read about her and the Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation.
James Joyce: This Cornell University online exhibit chronicles Joyce’s life and works. He spent 20 years living in Paris, almost as much time as he had spent in his native Dublin.
James Reese Europe: Explore Europe’s contributions to the development of Jazz.
Marcel Proust: Thanks to Project Guttenberg you can find the works of Proust in French and English.
Matisse: Although this is not an official website it offers a comprehensive collection of his works and biographical information
Picasso: Although a Spaniard by birth, Pablo Picasso lived in Paris from 1904 until 1947. There is even a museum there dedicated to him.
Tsuguharu Fujita: A brief introduction on Fujita via the Getty Museum.
PIFA Franco-Fun Activity Tent & Stage: Experience the Library's literary take on PIFA's French culture theme at the Festival Street Fair on Saturday, April 16
Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts
Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts: PIFA will launch Philadelphia's art and cultural scene onto the world stage with a three week festival offering performances, exhibits and events for loyal fans and casual attendees.