Paris Exhibition Explores Titanic Life, Video Game Music at Philharmonie, and Manga at Festival du Livre
An immersive exhibition about life aboard the Titanic has opened at Paris-La Villette, captivating visitors fascinated by the legendary ship. Meanwhile, video game music from iconic titles like Super Mario, Tetris, and Sonic is being showcased at the Philharmonie de Paris. In Marseille, the MUCEM presents "Bonnes Mères," an exhibition examining motherhood across different historical periods. The Festival du Livre Paris, scheduled for April 17-19 at the Grand Palais, will spotlight comics and graphic novels. It will feature the work of renowned Japanese manga artist Ito Ōgure, known as "Oh Great!," creator of series such as "Air Gear" and "Enfer et Paradis." Ōgure is releasing his first graphic novel, "Smoke." Additionally, the Cinémathèque Française is paying tribute to Marilyn Monroe on the centenary of her birth. The original report was published by FRANCE 24 on April 7, 2026.
Key facts
- An immersive Titanic exhibition is at Paris-La Villette.
- Video game music is exhibited at the Philharmonie de Paris.
- The MUCEM in Marseille hosts "Bonnes Mères" on motherhood.
- Festival du Livre Paris runs April 17-19 at Grand Palais.
- The festival highlights comics and graphic novels.
- Manga artist Ito Ōgure (Oh Great!) is featured.
- Ōgure created "Air Gear" and "Enfer et Paradis."
- Ōgure's first graphic novel "Smoke" is being released.
- Cinémathèque Française honors Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday.
- FRANCE 24 published the report on April 7, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Ito Ōgure
- Oh Great!
- Marilyn Monroe
Institutions
- Paris-La Villette
- Philharmonie de Paris
- MUCEM
- Festival du Livre Paris
- Grand Palais
- Cinémathèque Française
- FRANCE 24
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Marseille