Determined to improve daily life and defend the interests of the people of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko launched a successful campaign for mayor. On March 21, 2026, he officially became the new mayor of Saint-Denis, France.
But his victory was quickly overshadowed by a wave of misinformation and racist attacks. Refusing to stay silent, Bagayoko filed complaints against those responsible and organized a public rally on April 4 to denounce racism. In just two months in office, he has already shown a determination to confront discrimination head-on.
Before entering politics, Bagayoko built a diverse career. He worked as an executive at RATP after studying at Paris 8 University, where he specialized in urban studies and geopolitics.
Yet politics and...
According to Daily Star UK, many critics of contemporary art have described conceptual works as “the emperor’s new clothes,” saying that it’s all hype and no substance.
Italian artist Salvatore Garau has challenged that criticism by creating a “sculpture” that doesn’t exist at all — and selling it for just under £13,000.
The work, entitled 'I am', comes with some strict rules about how it’s to be stored and displayed.
The buyer of the completely non-existent artwork must keep it in a private house within a five-foot square space that’s free from any obstructions.
The buyer will also need to find somewhere to store their certificate of authenticity, which is the only tangible proof that Garau’s work exists.
The €15,000...
