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From Istanbul to Romania: 'portraits of the world' exhibition

PORTRAIT portrait : Piers Faccini: 'I do love the Italians aside from their politics'

Piers Faccini: 'I do love the Italians aside from their politics'

The former Londoner is raising his Italian children and some gentle songs in a field in the south of France, where he grew up. A contemporary of Ben Harper and Francesca Beard, at 34, the British-Italian artist has many strings to his bow; those of his guitar are particularly well-tuned

by Jane Mery @ // 09/04/09

portrait, music, italy, folk music, brunch, piers faccini

INTERVIEW portrait : Teachers in France and Germany: not lazy sacks

Teachers in France and Germany: not lazy sacks

Spending your time passing on your knowledge of and passion for language and literature - what a wonderful job! However in German and French society, the profession is still unable to shake off its crop of clichés. Vies from two teachers from either side of the Rhine

by Jane Mery @ // 14/10/08

portrait, teachers, school, interview, germany, stereotypes, respect

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