Down the block from me located in a gorgeous 16th century hotel particulier/private mansion is the Institut Suedois Paris/ Swedish Institute of Paris. It always has eclectic and unusual shows of contemporary Swedish artists, sculptors, and photographers.
On the opposite side of the street in Square Georges Cain, is a quirky installation of 12 chairs embedded into the tall trees of the garden by artist Tora Windahl and is part of the Institut.
Another exhibit is the enchanting show of colored and decorated wooden trees, Foret Foraine created by artists Eric Brossier et Linda Hede along with a group of children. Every Saturday and Sunday children, accompanied by an adult, are invited to participate in re-painting the trees.
11 rue Payenne,3d arr.
Metro: St. Paul
Open 12PM-6PM, Tuesday to Sunday
http://www.si.se/Paris/Francais/Institut-suedois-a-Paris/Agenda/
I am happy to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes. Come take an ethnic culinary journey with me and chef and caterer Charlotte Puckette, co-author of the bestseller The Ethnic Paris Cookbook (with Olivia Kiang-Snaije). First we will shop at a Paris green-market for the freshest ingredients and then return to Charlotte’s professional kitchen near the Eiffel Tower to cook a three-course lunch. After, we will indulge in the delicious feast we prepared along with hand-selected wines.
Cost: 185 euros per person (about $240)
Time: 9:30AM- 2PM (approximately 4 1/2 hours)
Location: We will meet by a metro station close to the market
Class days: Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Minimum of 3 students, maximum 6 students.
Click here to sign up for the next class or for more info.
I am pleased as punch to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are 3-hour walking tours I will personally be leading. The Eye Prefer Paris Tour includes many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes & food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks, and much more.
I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you my insiders Paris.
Check it out at www.eyepreferparistours.com
Oh, how fun! I don't usually smile that much before I've finished my first cup of coffee.
Posted by: Style Spy | December 02, 2009 at 03:24 PM