Rima Abdul Malak and Éric Ruf will be patrons of the 29th Printemps des Poètes, focusing on poetry's role in addressing contemporary issues from March 8 to 31, 2027.
Patrons for Poetry Festival Announced
Rima Abdul Malak and Éric Ruf will be patrons of the 29th edition of the Printemps des Poètes, scheduled from March 8 to March 31, 2027. The festival will focus on the theme "Poetry: Zones of Action," emphasizing how poetry can influence opinions, inspire thought, and support modern social issues.Background on Rima Abdul Malak
Rima Abdul Malak, former Minister of Culture from 2022 to 2024, currently leads the French-language Lebanese daily newspaper L'Orient-Le Jour. She has also worked as a cultural advisor at Paris City Hall and as a cultural attaché at the French Embassy in New York. She also runs the Rima Poésie Club, a literary and poetic meeting she founded in December 2023.Profile of Éric Ruf
Éric Ruf, an actor, director, and scenographer, has been associated with the Comédie-Française since 1993. He served as its general administrator from 2014 to 2025, supporting the institution in its creative and educational activities. His career reflects a lasting commitment to theater and repertoire, from classical to contemporary creation.Overview of the Poetry Festival
Created in 1999, the Printemps des Poètes has become an event dedicated to contemporary and heritage poetry. Each year, the event mobilizes many cultural actors, including bookstores, libraries, schools, theaters, museums, and associations, participating in this celebration of words.Other Cultural Events in the News
Other cultural events and initiatives are also being highlighted in the news. For example, the European Authors' Day will take place from November 11 to December 12, 2026, coordinated by Ciclic in France. Additionally, the 28th edition of the Book Fair by independent bookstores will occur on April 25, 2026, with participation from more than 700 bookstores across France, Belgium, Switzerland, and French-speaking Luxembourg.Additional Cultural Events and Seminars
The 43rd edition of the Perfectionnement Seminar of the Scuola per Librai Umberto e Elisabetta Mauri will be held in Venice from January 27 to 30, 2026, titled "L'intelligenza dei libri" (The intelligence of books), gathering publishers, booksellers, and other actors in the book world for four days of reflection, training, and exchanges.International Rights Market and Comics Fairs
The SoBD fair will launch an international rights market in Paris on December 4, 2026, aiming to facilitate the publication of foreign comics in France. The event will gather five territories and help the festival diversify its resources in a context of reduced cultural funding.Focus on Danish Comics and Generational Representation
The 16th edition of the SoBD will also include a special focus on Danish comics, with 27 artists participating. Additionally, the 45th edition of Quai des Bulles in Saint-Malo will feature three generations of comics, from the 80th anniversary of Lucky Luke to the emergence of Jade Khoo with Terre ou Lune.Innovative Library Installation in London
In London, a triangular library eight meters wide will be installed at the Design Museum, bringing together more than 2,000 books classified by color. Designed by British artist Es Devlin, this rotating installation combines light projections and recorded readings, with some books to be given to schools and local associations after the exhibition.International Participation in a Literary Prize
The Violeta Negra Prize, which has been part of Toulouse Polars du Sud for 15 years, will feature five novels from Italy, Spain, Greece, and Israel in its 2026 edition. The winner will be chosen during the festival, which will be held from September 9 to 11, 2026, in Toulouse.Event Focused on Childhood and Literature
The 11th Nights of Reading, organized by the National Book Center (CNL), will take place from January 20 to 24, 2027, with the theme of "Childhood." The event will feature thousands of gatherings around the theme, inviting the public to engage with literature in various ways.Promoting Reading Across Europe
The 2026 edition of the European Authors' Day will be coordinated by Ciclic in France, with structures wishing to organize meetings, workshops, or actions around the book and reading. The event aims to promote reading and the importance of literature in society.
