Judith Benhamou is a French journalist, an independent curator and the author of a number of books. She encounters artists and curators and writes about exhibitions and the value of art around the world. Her approach to the subject of art is direct and uncensored, with passion and curiosity. For many years she has also been a columnist for the French economic newspaper Les Echos.
Pearl Lam (林明珠) and Judith Benhamou discuss how French culture conquered the world. They explore topics which include the Americanisation of French culture, and ‘The Emily in Paris Effect’.
For Benhamou, the art of being French transcends mere nationality: it embodies an openness of mind and a dedication to cultural enrichment without being “shallow”. Benhamou’s approach is characterised by directness and an uncensored perspective, held together with passion and intellectual curiosity.
