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Sotheby's TalksLiving Heritage, with Olafur Eliasson and Hans Ulrich Obrist
In this episode, Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries Hans Ulrich Obrist moderated a conversation between philanthropist and Creative Director of Lopud 1483 Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza, artist Olafur Eliasson and President and CEO of World Monuments Fund Bénédicte de Montlaur. Together they discussed Francesca’s restoration of the 15th-Century Franciscan monastery Lopud 1483 in Croatia. They also talked about the relationship between art, history and botany at Lopud, and the broader significance of rejuvenating neglected historical sites. To see Lopud 1483, or to watch an extended version of this talk, visit https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/living-heritage-restoring-life-to-lopud-1483 To s...
2025-07-2334 min
The SpecialistLiving Heritage, with Olafur Eliasson and Hans Ulrich ObristIn this episode, Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries Hans Ulrich Obrist moderated a conversation between philanthropist and Creative Director of Lopud 1483 Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza, artist Olafur Eliasson and President and CEO of World Monuments Fund Bénédicte de Montlaur. Together they discussed Francesca’s restoration of the 15th-Century Franciscan monastery Lopud 1483 in Croatia. They also talked about the relationship between art, history and botany at Lopud, and the broader significance of rejuvenating neglected historical sites. To see Lopud 1483, or to watch an extended version of this talk, visit https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/living-heritage-restoring-life-to-lopud-1483 To s...
2025-06-1834 min
Les Matins du samedi (l'intégrale)La Lune en danger ? / L'usage de la cocaïne en hausse / Rachel Kushner, fine observatrice de la Francedurée : 01:59:32 - Les Matins du samedi - par : Nicolas Herbeaux - Cette semaine dans les Matins du samedi, on s'intéresse à la Lune, déclarée en danger par la World Monuments Fund, la hausse de la cocaïne en France selon le dernier rapport de l'OFDT et au dernier roman de Rachel Kushner "Le Lac de la Création", aux éditions Stock. - réalisation : Jean-Christophe Francis - invités : Bénédicte de Montlaur Présidente et directrice générale de World Monuments Fund. ; Gladys Lutz Nale Directrice STUPP (Santé Travail Usages de psychotropes et Prévention), docteur...
2025-01-181h 59
The Loss EncountersBénédicte de Montlaur: Preserving Splendid SitesBénédicte de Montlaur, President and CEO of the World Monuments Fund, discusses the urgent need to preserve cultural heritage in the face of conflict, climate change, and urbanization. She describes the impact of destruction on identity and belonging, and the importance of storytelling and community involvement in the preservation process. From the corridors of French diplomacy to her current role, Bénédicte shares the pivotal experiences that have shaped her appreciation for cultures. We travel around the world discussing the restoration of the Mosul Cultural Museum in Iraq and Notre-Dame Cathedral in France, and t...
2024-02-2927 min
Intelligence Squared: Arts & CultureLiving Heritage, with Olafur Eliasson and Hans Ulrich ObristIn this episode, Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries Hans Ulrich Obrist moderated a conversation between philanthropist and Creative Director of Lopud 1483 Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza, artist Olafur Eliasson and President and CEO of World Monuments Fund Bénédicte de Montlaur. Together they discussed Francesca’s restoration of the 15th-Century Franciscan monastery Lopud 1483 in Croatia. They also talked about the relationship between art, history and botany at Lopud, and the broader significance of rejuvenating neglected historical sites. To see Lopud 1483, or to watch an extended version of this talk, visit https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/living-heritage-restoring-life-to-lopud-1483 To s...
2024-01-1434 min
Intelligence Squared: BusinessLiving Heritage, with Olafur Eliasson and Hans Ulrich ObristIn this episode, Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries Hans Ulrich Obrist moderated a conversation between philanthropist and Creative Director of Lopud 1483 Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza, artist Olafur Eliasson and President and CEO of World Monuments Fund Bénédicte de Montlaur. Together they discussed Francesca’s restoration of the 15th-Century Franciscan monastery Lopud 1483 in Croatia. They also talked about the relationship between art, history and botany at Lopud, and the broader significance of rejuvenating neglected historical sites. To see Lopud 1483, or to watch an extended version of this talk, visit https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/living-heritage-restoring-life-to-lopud-1483 To s...
2024-01-1436 min
The White House 1600 SessionsJacqueline Kennedy: Art in Cultural DiplomacyFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy was the driving force behind a brilliant act of cultural diplomacy: bringing Leonardo Da Vinci’s masterpiece, Mona Lisa, to the American people. After convincing everyone from her husband, President John F. Kennedy and French President Charles De Gaulle, to the French Cultural Minister and the Director of the National Gallery of Art, Mona Lisa was brought to the United States in January 1963. Stewart McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, spoke with a distinguished panel about the 60th anniversary of this extraordinary exchange, which drew nearly two million visitors. Episode guests include: His Ex...
2023-01-0919 minThe White House 1600 SessionsJacqueline Kennedy: Art in Cultural DiplomacyFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy was the driving force behind a brilliant act of cultural diplomacy: bringing Leonardo Da Vinci’s masterpiece, Mona Lisa, to the American people. After convincing everyone from her husband, President John F. Kennedy and French President Charles De Gaulle, to the French Cultural Minister and the Director of the National Gallery of Art, Mona Lisa was brought to the United States in January 1963. Stewart McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, spoke with a distinguished panel about the 60th anniversary of this extraordinary exchange, which drew nearly two million visitors. Episode guests include: His Ex...
2023-01-0919 min
Révolution BilingueEpisode 9: Bénédicte de Montlaur, "le français, outil stratégique"Diplomate, polyglotte et engagée dans le développement de l'éducation plurilingue, Bénédicte de Montlaur est l’invitée du 9ème épisode de Révolution Bilingue.De l'Allier à New York, en passant par l'Egypte et la Syrie, cette passionnée des langues et des relations internationales, aujourd'hui Conseillère culturelle auprès de l'Ambassade de France aux Etats-Unis, nous confirme que parler plusieurs langues est à la fois un atout pour notre développement personnel et professionnel, mais aussi un pont vers d'autres cultures et imaginaires qui nous mène à des rencontres enrichissantes et une meilleure compréhension du monde.
2019-07-0329 min