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Tag Archives: Paris
More Than the Mona Lisa
In January, French President Emmanuel Macron announced a significant renovation plan for the Louvre, following concerns from the museum’s director about the building’s deteriorating condition. The project includes the creation of a new grand entrance and broader refurbishments across the historic site. Like most … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Europe, Film, History, Museums, Tourism
Tagged Musée du Louvre, Paris
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Annus horribilis
It has been a horrible year for the world, for the U.S., and for me personally. But I would rather see 2024 out with something uplifting. I can’t think of anything more sublime and beautiful than this extraordinary video of … Continue reading
“For every five people who read this book four will go insane.”
Charles Fort’s Book of the Damned: “For every five people who read this book“, wrote novelist/playwright Ben Hecht, “four will go insane”. If you are feeling courageous, the book is available for free right here. In 2020, Stéphanie Colaux discovered an … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, ebooks, Europe, Museums, Public Transport, Restaurants, USA, Writing
Tagged Budapest, Charles Fort, Paris, Ukiyo-e, World War II
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Wild Beasts of Art
I don’t think that I really appreciated the work of the great French artist Henri Matisse until I saw a fabulous retrospective show at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C.. After viewing the exhibition, I became a huge … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Europe, History, Museums
Tagged Fauvism, France, Henri Matisse, modern art, Paris
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une vie dans le fromage
The first Cheese Museum in France opened its doors in June in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. Located in the heart of the capital on Île Saint-Louis, the new museum was designed by the company Paroles de Fromagers to celebrate … Continue reading
Ma maison à Paris
Whenever I am in Paris for more than a few days, I prefer to rent an apartment in my favorite district of the city. It may not be the in the hippest arrondissement, but I have always loved the vibe … Continue reading
Welcome to the city of love
The BBC has released a new promotional video to gin-up some excitement for the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Titled ‘Welcome to the City of Love,’ the short weaves a heartwarming narrative that blends Parisian romance with the passion … Continue reading
Stumbling Through Saturday Around the Interwebs
I am not embarrassed at all to admit that I have spent an inordinate amount of time thinking about things in the Lord of the Rings universe such as : who is in charge of trash collection; and what are … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Europe, Public Transport, Tourism, Writing
Tagged Frida Kahlo, Hobbits, Netherlands, Pale Fire, Paris, Vladimir Nabokov
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First Impressions
On April 15, 1874, thirty artists, including Edgar Degas, Paul Cezanne, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro, Pierre Auguste Renoir, and Alfred Sisley, held an exhibition of their works in Paris, at the Boulevard des Capucines, the vacant studio of the photographer Nadar (Gaspard-Félix … Continue reading
Travel Between The Pages 