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HOUSTON – Alliance Française de Houston
December 4, 2024
Festival
Boston x Houston
December 2- 10, 2024
Throughout December, Villa Albertine will present a range of public and private events in Houston and Boston highlighting French start-ups at the forefront of integrating digital technology in the cultural sector.
Ask Mona, Iconem, and Imki are just a few of the many start-ups offering innovative approaches in the field of culture Discover the full lineup of events below!
HOUSTON – Alliance Française de Houston
December 4, 2024
BOSTON – AEthos at 1 Broadway, Kendall Square, Cambridge MA
Tuesday, December 10 | 6:30 – 9:30pm
Consulat général de France à Boston
The Consulate general of France in Boston is the consular representation of the French Republic in New-England (Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont). It includes consular, cultural and scientific services.
Consulat général de France à Houston
The French Consulate General in Houston is a diplomatic representation that facilitates relations between France and the United States in the region. It provides services to French citizens, such as civil status, administrative procedures, and information about French culture.
Institut français
The Institut français is responsible for France’s international cultural program. Supervised by both the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and by the Ministry of Culture, it promotes French culture abroad through cultural exchange initiatives. Operating in a space where the arts, intellectual exchange, cultural and social innovation, and linguistic partnerships interact and intersect, it is also responsible for promoting the French language and the sharing of works, artists, and ideas all over the world. The Institut français is one of Villa Albertine’s main French partners.
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) is one of the largest art museums in the United States, featuring an extensive collection that spans from ancient to contemporary art. It offers a dynamic array of exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events, making it a vibrant hub for art lovers and the community.
Imki
Imki offers augmented creative AI solutions for the luxury and fashion industry. With strong partnerships in the sector, Imki pushes artistic and technical boundaries to create exceptional collections that combine aesthetics and innovation.
Ask Mona
Founded in 2018, Ask Mona is an innovative French company harnessing artificial intelligence to revolutionize access to culture. By facilitating a more interactive museum experience, Ask Mona is committed to making culture not only accessible but also captivating for all.
Iconem
By collaborating with architects, archaeologists, engineers, computer scientists, and graphic designers, Iconem is dedicated to creating digitization models aimed at restoring and recreating this destroyed or endangered heritage.
Æthos
Æthos brings together leading AI innovators to invent the future of responsible AI for humanity. Their inaugural hub houses 100+ AI entrepreneurs, fostering a community grounded in shared values.
Archaeology Now
Archaeology Now collaborates with diverse communities to exchange knowledge of the stories of humanity through the lens of archaeology.