Repost : Art + Paris

This was originally posted in March 2010, and I am deciding to repost it now to show some of my earlier adventures. I will probably do a repost once a week or once every two weeks, but new posts are coming soon especially ones pertaining to my pregnancy adventure and delivery experience.

Contemporary Art shows or fairs are not only good places to see fine art  but to see what all of Paris is wearing fashion-wise. The Michael Jackson vests are really hot right now, along with those striped sailor shirts, or odd colored stripes, like matching hot pink tights with a dark blue skirt, or green tights with a khaki skirt, make for really good combinations. All of this makes me want to see more of these chic people who follow the world of contemporary art, as I do not fit into this category.

For Art+Paris, this is were people are willing to spend the big bucks, for the upcoming or well-known contemporary artists and willing to spend the $ on the latest fashion.

As for the art, at Art+Paris, none of these paintings resemble those of child's play that one can see at Beauborg or other fairs in Pairs. There are just rows and rows of fine art that just happens to bring people together. Even these eco-friendly fiats, made it to the show.

Even my hatred for contemporary art was put on the back-burner, by the realization that anything goes in the contemporary art world: from nudity to drawings, to photography, etc etc. Just as sex sells, art sells, no matter what is in the picture.
Below are some pictures from Art+Paris

this painting was like 3-d and the angles changed as you moved

To learn more about the show please check out the site: http://artparis.fr/2010/en/

Paris and the I-Phone

I am sure most of you adventurers have an I-Phone or something similar to it, so take advantage of this next series "Paris and the I-Phone". A series dedicated to the many applications that one can use when touring, visiting, or living in Paris!

The first one is Musées Paris, it is free for a limited period and then costs, 0,79 euros. The first page is dedicated to the exhibitions, most known museums are listed.

Clicking on the expo reveals its summary, location, and all important information relative to the museum. It even has a location device and shows directions on how to arrive at the museum!

The second page is dedicatd to all of the museums important to visit, and the third page shows some art galleries as well as auctions. The final page is the catalogs or books dedicated to the expositions, along with the price.

I find this app useful, its like paris.fr in one click. There is a variety of expositions and they change accordingly. If the museum isn't listed on the expo page I can click on the museum page and find all the necessary information. Plus, the location device is awesome, I will not tell you how many times I have gotten lost, while looking for a museum (the unknown to tourist kind).

Check it out! and do not hesitate to comment about it!

A Whole New World of Monet

I have yet to go, but soon my ticket will be bought to see a new show of Monet's! I believe there is a quote that says "once you see one Monet you've seen them all", which is partly true. His countless paintings of Japanese waterlillies and churches at all hours of the day, but in Paris I hope to see another side of the artist. A hope to see the real painting through my eyes and not just a reproduction.

I did once see the Monet waterlillies at the Musee de l'Orangerie, and they were gorgeous.

The expo at the Grand Palais, should be a box office hit with 160 screens all dedicated to Monet, and it includes the 2 hour wait in line. Plus, do not miss out because Grand Palais expos are not something to miss out, the last few years have been quite successful: Picasso and Renoir.

To get a real sight of the old Paris, and French life, take a 8-12 euro stroll, and it will be well worth it!
Now showing till January 24, 2011, and tickets can be bought at Carrefour, or FNAC in advance!

Arman at Centre Pompidou

Chopin's Waterloo

Accumulation series

coupes series

Who is he? A contemporary artist who is regarded as being less and less revoulutionary and radical today than in past years. Showing now at the Centre Pompidou till 17 january 2011 at the low price of 8 euros.

Check out this video about his expo:
Arman
envoyé par centrepompidou. - Futurs lauréats du Sundance.

Little more facts about him: He was discovered by Pierre Restany, an art critic, in the early 60's as a memeber of the New Realities group.  Arman's  objective was to redifine the art world, as the video shows. Most pieces of art include burnt objects and destroyed musical instruments that are often exploited. Thanks to him, his work is becoming the norm of 20th century artists!

For all those musicians out there like me, now we have a new use for our old instrument! 

Have you ever seen his works before in an exhibition?  What do you think about his artwork?

It's a new season in Paris

meaning new leaves! and new expos!

Here are some expos to check out when you are sick of walking the Champs-Elysées or sipping cafés.

Reporters with no borders    
Petit Palais

Photos from the collection of Pierre and Alexandra Boulat which opens the universe to photography and contemporary images of often unseen parts of the world.

Closed Mondays -9 September to 27 February 2011

Romantic Russia
Musée de la Vie Romantique

From the Tretiakov Gallery as a celebration of the year of Russia in France. Art galleries and museums are opening their doors to the culture of the North and this expo in particular covers the reigns of Alexander I and Nicolai I.

28 september to 16 January 2011 - closed Mondays

Travel the Capital: Louis Vuitton and Paris
Musée Caranvalet

In 1854, Vuitton opened his first store at Rue de Capucines, and in 2010, the brand has become known worldwide. This expo features the early days of Mr. Vuitton and his family and travels until today, like a suitcase opening its time capsule.

13 october to 27 february 2011, closed Mondays


Louise Bourgeois
Maison de Balzac
3 november to 6 february 2011

Works dedicated to Eugenie Grandet.
"I'm working on a show about Eugénie Grandet for the Maison de Balzac in Paris, opening next november. I love that story. It could be the story of my life." Louise Bourgeois pour The Guardian Newspaper, Londres, 19 septembre 2009.

Larry Clark   
Museum of Modern Art

8 october to 2 january 2011, audience under 18 - not allowed

 
From Tulsa, Texas, this photographer's work is showcases troubled teenagers from drugs to sex.

For more information, check out the links above or to find more expos in the Parisian area: paris.fr

MONUMENTA, Boltanski- Personnes

An "monumental art expo" that has come and gone with only a trace of personnes.

When I first heard of this expo, I was not all interested in going to it,  because  it looked like a waste of money and time similar to the last expo of this kind I saw in 2008 - Richard Serra.  Every article that I saw concerning the expo didn't really interest my tastes, so when I heard that my class would be visiting it for class, I was not happy. But I sucked it up and was actually impressed by what I had seen.

 Personnes takes up a new theme in Boltanski's work

Art+Paris

Contemporary Art shows or fairs are not only good places to see fine art  but to see what all of Paris is wearing fashion-wise. The Michael Jackson vests are really hot right now, along with those striped sailor shirts, or odd colored stripes, like matching hot pink tights with a dark blue skirt, or green tights with a khaki skirt, make for really good combinations. All of this makes me want to see more of these chic people who follow the world of contemporary art, as I do not fit into this category.

For Art+Paris, this is were people are willing to spend the big bucks, for the upcoming or well-known contemporary artists and willing to spend the $ on the latest fashion.

As for the art, at Art+Paris, none of these paintings resemble those of child's play that one can see at Beauborg or other fairs in Pairs. There are just rows and rows of fine art that just happens to bring people together. Even these eco-friendly fiats, made it to the show.

Even my hatred for contemporary art was put on the back-burner, by the realization that anything goes in the contemporary art world: from nudity to drawings, to photography, etc etc. Just as sex sells, art sells, no matter what is in the picture.
Below are some pictures from Art+Paris

this painting was like 3-d and the angles changed as you moved

To learn more about the show please check out the site: http://artparis.fr/2010/en/