The story behind the 'Peace for Paris' symbol everyone is sharing
Following the news of last night's attacks, people began sharing an image of a peace sign drawn around the Eiffel Tower in a show is support for the people of Paris. Here's a look. The symbol was...
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An artist's reactionary sketch that he drew following the news of the attacks on Paris has gone viral. How to add the French flag to your Facebook profile Artist Jean Jullien was on vacation when he...
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View ArticleEiffel Tower meets peace sign in show of solidarity after attacks
Arwork believed to by London-based French graphic artist goes viral, with photos posted on social media under slogan Peace for Paris...
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View ArticleThe Lovely Way The Simpsons Honored The Paris Victims
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5:52 PM ET Camila Domonoske i A man plays piano near the Bataclan theater in Paris on November 14, the day after a series of attacks on the city resulted in the deaths of at least 120 individuals. At...
View ArticleHow Jean Jullien's simple doodle spread around the world
Graphic designer’s quick sketch has become a global symbol of solidarity...
View ArticleArtists Share Images Of Peace And Solidarity After Paris Attacks
As Paris and the world continue to reel from the devastating attacks on the city Friday, artists everywhere have been taking to social media to share images and messages of solidarity, hope and peace....
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Symbols used in the wake of tragedy can be powerful tools. They can bring a group of people together or drive them apart. They can convey a message of strength and solidarity. In the wake of the terror...
View ArticlePeace for Paris: Graphic designer Jean Jullien creates unifying symbol in...
(CNN)Before the names and faces of the victims of Friday's terrorist attack in Paris emerged, there was one unifying symbol. Peace for Paris A photo posted by @jean_jullien on Nov 13, 2015 at 3:05pm...
View ArticlePeace for Paris - the artist behind the symbol that's gone viral
Within about 60 seconds of hearing about the wave of murderous attacks in Paris at the weekend, French artist Jean Jullien had sketched out what has become known as the Peace for Paris symbol - and...
View ArticleExpressions of solidarity for France spread on social media
LONDON – Social media was awash Saturday in the red, white and blue of the French flag as people worldwide expressed their solidarity with a nation in mourning in the aftermath of the terror attacks in...
View ArticleExpressions of solidarity for France in red, white and blue
Social media was awash Saturday in the red, white and blue of the French flag as people worldwide expressed their solidarity with a nation in mourning in the aftermath of the terror attacks in Paris....
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View ArticleThe Latest: 129 dead, 352 injured in Paris terror attacks
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View ArticleLatest on Paris: Empire state goes dark for Paris
PARIS – The latest on shootings and explosions in Paris. (all times local): 2:31 a.m. The Empire State Building is dark in sympathy for the people of Paris after more than 120 people were killed in...
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