Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Parc de Monceau - artistes chinois


This is one of six contemporary Chinese creations, 
part of the exhibition Artistes Chinois à Paris, 
found in Parc de Monceau until the end of December.

As with artists from around the world and over the centuries, the Parisian training and experience has had a major impact on generations of Chinese artists.  
The Chinese artists featured in the park are currently living and working in Paris. 
 

Parc de Monceau
Boulevard Courcelles
75009 Paris
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20 comments:

  1. martinealisonDecember 20, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Une belle initiative... Très jolie prise.
    Gros bisous

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  2. French Girl in SeattleDecember 20, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Great shot Genie. I am not an art major, so bear with me here. I am trying to see how Paris has inspired these Chinese artists... Let's see. The structure on the left was clearly inspired by the Place de la Concorde Ferris wheel... The one in the center could be a "macaron tower" chez Fauchon like the one I posted on my blog today... The one on the right... well... I don't really understand the one on the right. Maybe someone else knows? ;-) Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

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  3. cocoa and coconut December 20, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Very interesting! This is not the type of art I'd think of at first when thinking of Paris. Lovely to see different sides and aspects that Paris has hidden.

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  4. Vær våkenDecember 20, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    That's interesting! Genie, I'm also a cookie cutter selector. An Eiffel tower cutter would be perfect. The last one I bought was a vintage shoe cutter. It's cute! Have a great week!

    Kristin

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  5. JoeDecember 20, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    "interesting" is a good word for this artwork. Not quite my style but it's certainly stalking point.

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoDecember 20, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    I'll have to add to the 'interesting' vote, not sure...but if that's your reflection in the tall shiny piece in the middle Genie, then that's fantastic haha!

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  7. LaPouyetteDecember 20, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Just stunning! Would love to see all these pieces 'en nature'!

    Thank you so much, Genie for your lovely comment and your best wishes for Oskar, told him and he purred!

    My best wishes for a wonderous week and
    Happy Holidays!
    xxxkarin

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  8. Auberge chez RichardDecember 20, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Great shot, thanks!

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  9. Sylvia KDecember 20, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Terrific capture, But guess I have to add my "interesting" to the comments. These are striking and beautiful in their own way, but guess I'm just old fashioned where art is concerned -- most of the time! Hope you have a great week, Genie! Wishing you a very, beautiful and Merry Christmas!

    Sylvia

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  10. VirginiaDecember 20, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    By jove, I think I like this! It's shiny and sculptural. I think it would be a fun assignment to shoot these all kinds of ways.
    V

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  11. MalyssDecember 20, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I see kind of giant and brilliant flowers.. they seem pretty, unusual and interesting. I think I like them!

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  12. AnonymousDecember 20, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Humm...not sure I'm a fan of this type of artwork...it is interesting though.

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  13. StarmanDecember 20, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I don't see anything that looks particularly Oriental.

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  14. JackDecember 20, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Well, Genie, I guess I can appreciate the skill here without wishing I had them out in my yard.

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  15. RandyDecember 20, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Interesting artwork.

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  16. AlexaDecember 21, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    These artists are doing such beautiful work. But, of course—they live and work in Paris!
    Playing catch-up here, Genie (Christmas is coming whether I'm ready or not). I was so sorry to hear about George Whitman. He was a lovely man.

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  17. Genie -- Paris and BeyondDecember 21, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Had I given you a bit more of the story, it would have made more sense. Historically, the artists of China would have been in tune to the ancient Chinese approach to art, to the ancient subjects and with the techniques familiar to them. In the beginning of the 20th century, many Chinese artists came to Paris and were broadly influenced by the Paris Salon, and the enthusiasm for art (Paris style). I certainly do not see the stamp "Paris" on this art, but I believe that the point is that without the changes and influences of 100 years ago, this would not have even been possible.

    Also, this outdoor exhibit is linked to the exhibit nearby discussed in the link I provided. Without my blog, I might have been intrigued by the art and photographed it "from every angle," but would not have taken the time to research it, to learn of its historical relevance.

    Thank you for all your kind comments... merci!

    Bises,
    Genie

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  18. LouiseDecember 21, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    They're amazing.

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  19. Elizabeth at Eiffel TellsDecember 22, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    This is brilliant in black and white.
    Bisous

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  20. Photos by StanDecember 22, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Lovely, lovely, lovely! Even the grey sky works here. [Just crop out that little black thing-a-ma-jig in the upper right.]

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Merci for your comments!