Showing posts with label Paris artists. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Paris artists. Show all posts

Saturday, April 9, 2016

L'Escalier d'Hôtel Biron



Hôtel Biron was closed several years for renovations,
opening again in November 2015.

This elegant mansion, built between 1727 and 1737
 houses over 200 works of August Rodin.  
The grounds are exquisite and a befitting backdrop 
for large Rodin bronzes.


Hôtel Biron
Musée Rodin
77, rue de Varenne
75007, Paris
 

Saturday, January 23, 2016

Église de la Madeleine



Église de la Madeleine


Created in marble by Turin-born sculptor Carlo (Charles) Marochetti in 1841
for this historic church, the subject is the "Ascension of Mary Magdelene."


The photo shows the artist's remarkable detail 
in one of the angels


(Joyeux anniversaire, Nanette)



Église de la Madeleine
Place de la Madeleine
75008, Paris
 

Friday, January 15, 2016

Musée Rodin



Musée Rodin


"I choose a block of marble and 
chop off whatever I do not need."

Auguste Rodin, sculptor
b. November 12, 1840
d. November 17, 1917



Hôtel Biron
79, rue de Varenne
75007, Paris
 

Friday, December 4, 2015

«Where the Tides Ebb and Flow»



Where the Tides Ebb and Flow
by Pedro Marzorati


In the lake at Parc Montsouris the Argentine artist Pedro Marzorati
installed his 30 blue men sculptures to bring awareness of
 the worldwide rising sea level.  His project was timed to coincide with the 
United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) which is being held in Paris.  


This installation will be in place until mid December.
You can read more about the artist and his work here.  




Where the Tides Ebb and Flow
sur le lac du Parc Montsouris
75014, Paris
RER B - Cité Universitaire

Today I join James' Weekend Reflections here
 

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Artiste à l'oeuvre



an artist at work?


The Viaduc des Arts houses many 
artists ranging from design artists, textiles,
furniture-making, printmaking,
parapluies (umbrellas), musical instruments,
jewelry, porcelain, and more.


The studios have full glass fronts which 
allow the flâneur a clear view of the studios within.



Viaduc des Arts
1-129, avenue Daumesnil
75012, Paris

Thursday, September 3, 2015

un artiste de Place du Tertre



Place du Tertre


Surrounded by the sights and sounds
of Montmartre


Sitting in a silent world 
alone



Place du Tertre
75018, Paris

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Frédéric Garrigues


l'Atelier Frédéric Garrigues


An artist of design and master of flowers...

the Marais boutique provides a brief glimpse 
of his artistry





l'Atelier Frédéric Garrigues
2, rue Saint-Gilles
75003, Paris
Métro Chemin Vert

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Niki de Saint-Phalle - arbre de vie-fontaine



Tree of life,
fountain of serpents
Grand Palais


Niki de Saint-Phalle's mosaic fountain 
was placed in the center of François-Raoul Larche's 
Fontaine Miroir d'eau for the duration of  the Grand Palais exhibit.  
It is an interesting juxtaposition of the marble fountain created in 1910 
and the colorful serpent fountain of 1987.


The exhibit has been moved now to the Guggenheim Bilbao (Spain), 
February 27 - June 11, 2015.
There are other examples of her work in Paris.
Does this resemble the Stravinsky Fountain?




Niki de Saint-Phalle
Du 17 septembre 2014 au 2 février 2015
Galeries nationales du Grand Palais
75008, Paris

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Theme Day - What Would I Miss Most...



Les Enfants de Paris


What would I miss most about Paris if I were never to return?
How can one even think in those terms?

...the people of Paris,
the children, the parks and gardens, the green chairs,
the music, the churches, the architecture, the history, the Seine, the bridges,
the Métro, the secret little spots discovered over 20+ trips, the food,
ex-pat friends, Parisian friends, the grand views from Paris landmarks,
sitting on green grass when it is permitted, dancing on Rue Mouffetard, 
and so much more.

No matter what the future holds, I will always have a bit of Paris, 
and all that it is, in my heart.

(and tens of thousands of photos, if I forget)



What Would I miss most?
75000, all of it, Paris


Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Une grand-mère et trois petits-enfants



A grandmother and
three grandchildren


At the first hour of the opening day of Niki de Saint Phalle exhibit 
at Grand Palais, we happened upon this petite grandmother 
with her three grandchildren.  


We first encountered them outside the entrance 
patiently waiting for the doors to open.  
It was not a hurried run through the exhibit, 
but a lingering enjoyment over the sculptures and paintings.



Niki de Saint Phalle exhibit
17 September 2014 to 2 February 2015
Grand Palais - Galeries Nationales
75008, Paris  

Monday, November 3, 2014

Le Centaure



Le Centaure


This large bronze sculpture represents the mythical centaur 
with the body of a horse and the bust of a man.


It was created in 1985 by the French artist César Baldaccini 
(called simply César) and sits in the small place Michel Debré 
at the intersection of Rue du Cherche-Midi and Rue de Sèvres.  


Interestingly, the artist placed his face 
as the head of this strange sculpture




Le Centaure
Place Michel Debré
Rue du Cherche-Midi et Rue de Sèvres
75006, Paris

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Loren Munk - l'artiste américain


Loren Munk


The artist, Loren Munk, was born in 1951 in the United States and made his artistic debut in SOHO.
He is known for his cubist paintings that "combine urban imagery with exhaustive historic research, complex systems of thinking and painterly finesse." (www.freightandvolume.com)


He was jury-selected to execute this wall mural by the Mayor's Office of Paris in 1993.



Loren Munk wall-mural
4, rue de la Gaité
75014, Paris


Saturday, July 26, 2014

Homme de musique - Rue Cler



Rue Cler


This charming man was a regular for many years, 
but I do not recall having seen him in the past year or so.


He has a lovely voice and sings with animation and passion.
Have you seen him lately?


bon weekend


Rue Cler
75007, Paris


Monday, July 7, 2014

Rue Audran



Rue Audran


The casual, slightly askew collection of flowers, plants and pots 
is perfect for the little workshop of two potters.


I must go back for another visit



l'atelier
Rue Audran
75018, Paris

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Cimetière Passy - un message privé



Passy Cemetery


Passy Cemetery sits in the shadow of la Tour Eiffel 
and is the final resting place of the painter Édouard Manet, 
a key figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism.


On the left corner of his grave I found a weathered
message anchored by small rocks.
Always watch for the details


Passy Cemetery
2, rue du Commandant Schloesing
75016, Paris