From Paris with love

Although Paris fashion week has come and gone there are still some remnants here and there. The sales are in effect until the 19 of February, and even though much sifting is involved, I have heard that good deals can still be had at Gallery Lafayette. But if you happen to come across a 75 [...]

Is it a sign of the times? In case you missed it, the Parisian metro system is sponsoring an erotic exhibiton at the national library. Over 350 texts (lisiting addresses of former brothels and the likes), photographs and sound installations are on view, to those over 16 that is. Even the metro is getting involved [...]

Zip-lock plastic bags make good envelopes, and gallery invitations can make great men’s ties. This may not be news to you, but it sure was to me. Call it post-modern, avante garde or 3rd grade art class, either way, it got my attention, as did the sculptural-installation-performance-art that is on show. Curated by Caroline Niémant [...]

The Office of the Mayor of Paris is going all out for the 100th anniversary of color slides. And it’s not only Doisneau this time! Although Robert Doisneau does figure in the picture, this time he shares wall space with the likes of the Martin Parr, Paolo Roversi, Sarah Moon, Helmut Newton, Robert Capa… among [...]

In need of some decorating pointers this year? Still got tinsle-y dust bunnies from that year when your cat attacked the tree? Look no further, the fashion set is here to solve your tree treatment woes. In what is becoming a rather odd, but uh, fashionable tradtition, big name designers such as Jean-Paul Gaultier, Christian [...]

Italy is the invited guest for this year’s addition of Paris Photo. Although the photography and people-ness of the opening night were as expected, it was this redhead at some Spanish gallery who caught my eye. Her assistant was also a redhead and dressed in orange. Bravo!
Prices were as expected (average min of 1,000€) but [...]

All things food seem to come in threes; meals (entrée, plat, dessert), the price of an espresso, and the number of cookbooks that come out per day. This may seem like humdrum foodie banter but this proverbial mold holds true like chemistry, in this case, molecular. From the owner of Food Gallery, Claude Deloffre brings [...]

There’s nothing like the Musée de L’erotisme to get the blood flowing through your veins on a chilly autumn day. Nestled in the heart of the Pigalle red light district is this surprisingly tasteful homage to all things erotic. The permanent collection is well worth the visit as are the special exhibitions.
Currently on special exhibiton [...]

Honestly, I found it to be overrated, as it is most years. There are some good pieces here and there. The people watching isn’t bad. The piece I liked the best is even viewable from the street, which isn’t bad considering the admission is a whopping 25€. It is a mock construction site that intends [...]

David Lynch and Christian Louboutin bring new meaning to the term “killer heel” in their current joint exhibiton. Not intended for taking on cobblestone streets or metro steps, although they would be a great accessory to a room at the Hotel Amour…. The project started when Lynch commissioned the shoes for his exhibiton last [...]