Yakoi Kusama
Yakoi Kusama, the Japanese avant-garde artist known for her obsessional work with painting polka dots, is having her first French retrospective. One hundred and fifty works from 1949 to 2001 including her paintings, environments, sculptures, and films show the full arc of hew work which is strongly rooted in childhood memories. Parts of the exhibit are fun for kids.
Till January 9
Centre Pompidou
Open 11AM to 9PM Wednesday to Monday
http://www.centrepompidou.fr/Pompidou/Manifs.nsf/0/4F8E5815BF637B0CC125782500325246?OpenDocument&sessionM=2.2.1&L=2
Paris Photo 2011
One of the largest and most prestigious photo shows in the world, Paris Photo celebrates its 15th anniversary with the 2011 theme of African photography from Bamako to Cape Town. There are 117 galleries from 23 countries with the finest 19th century, modern and contemporary photography from around the world.
November 10 to 13
Grand Palais
Ave. Winston Churchill, 75008
Metro: Champs Elysees-Clemenceau
http://www.parisphoto.fr/?lg=en
Vintage Hermés Auction
Here's a chance to snap up some rare vintage Hermés handbags, scarves, clothes, and jewelry at auction. Part of the proceeds will go to the the Carla Bruni Sarkozy Foundation which benefits mostly children's causes. Who knows, maybe you will luck out and find that Birkin bag you have been aching for and support a good cause.
Auction: November 15-10AM
Viewing days: November 10-13, 11AM to 7PM
Hotel Marcel Dassault
7 rond-point des Champs-Elysées, 75008
Metro: Franklin Roosevelt
http://www.artcurial.com/en/asp/searchresults.asp?pg=1&ps=18&st=D&sale_no=1948+++
The Stein Family Collection – Matisse, Cezanne, Picasso
The Stein family, including Gertrude and her two elder brothers Leo and Michael, were Jewish intellectuals from the United States who relocated to Paris in the early 1900s. Befriending many artists and writers of the time, they were some of the first collectors of paintings from then unknown artists Matisse, Picasso, Renoir, Cezanne, Gris, and Bonnard. They went on to build one of the most important collections of early 20th century art and this new exhibit, divided into eight sections explores the Stein’s relationship with the artists over the years.
Till January 16
Grand Palais
3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008
http://www.rmn.fr/english/les-musees-et-leurs-expositions-238/grand-palais-galeries-nationales-257/expositions-258/matisse-cezanne-picasso-the-stein
Diane Arbus
Iconic American photographer Diane Arbus is having her first major retrospective in Paris. Known for her gritty black and white photos in the 1950s and 60s, Arbus used New York City, her home, as the backdrop for her fascinating, sometimes harsh photos. Over 200 of her unflinching photos are on exhibit including couples, children, and celebrities and also her more controversial images of carnival performers, nudists transvestites, zealots, and eccentrics.
Till February 5
Jeu de Paume
1 Place de la Concorde, 75008
Metro: Concorde
http://www.jeudepaume.org/index.php?page=article&idArt=1471&lieu=7
Eye Prefer Paris on Twitter
I just launched a fun new daily Twitter post- Paris Photo du Jour. Every day I will post a photo of Paris. Follow me on Twitter - http://twitter.com/eyepreferparis
Eye Prefer Paris Photos for Sale
I am happy to announce the sale of prints of my Eye Prefer Paris Photos. I am offering 17 of my most popular and iconic images for sale including my courtyards, doors, architectural details, statues, and monuments. They will make great gifts for all your Francophile friends, relatives, and colleagues but don't forget to buy some for yourself.
Click here to see photos and for full details including sizes, prices, and shipping. Here is a sample of some of the photos.
New! Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes
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 Charlotteís 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, and Friday
Minimum of 2 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.
Tours cost 195 euros for up to 3 people, and 65 euros for each additional person. 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
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