For Christmas 2011 it's Noël Rock ‘n’ Mode at Galeries Lafayette. The windows are adorned with chicly dressed animated marionettes called Kouklistars and have names such as Cyril Mokaiesh, Mademoiselle K, Inna Modja, Brigitte, and Iman. They have been created by New York artist Andrew Yang and he has also designed the life sized rock n roll mannequins.
Inside Galeries Lafayette stands the impressive 66 ft. tree dressed with 55 neon rock n roll signs on it.
Legendary rocker Iggy Pop is the poster boy for the Noël Rock ‘n’ Mode on all the metro ads.
Galeries Lafayette
40 Blvd. Haussmann, 75009
Metro: Chausée D'antin
http://www.galerieslafayette.com/
A Great Holiday Gift: Robert Wilson from Within
Margery Arent Safir has lovingly edited the marvelous book Robert Wilson from Within. Robert Wilson is the world's most foremost avant garde theater artist of his generation. Wilson's amazing career has spanned over 40 years and ranges across opera, stage works,visual arts, video, lighting, furniture, and set design. He is best known for his collaboration with Philip Glass on the unforgettable Einstein on the Beach plus he has conceived and directed new productions of operas The Magic Flute,Madama Butterfly, Pélleas et Mélisande, The Threepenny Opera,and in theater, Hamlet, Orlando, Quartett, Happy Days, Lulu. The book celebrates his long career and crowning achievements and contributors include Marina Abramovic, Laurie Anderson, Pierre Bergé, Philip Glass, Isabelle Huppert, Viktor & Rolf, and Rufus Wainwright.
Robert Wilson from Within is most special holiday gift for anyone who loves avant- garde theater.
Click here for more info and to order from Amazon.
New Eye Prefer Paris Photos for Sale
I am happy to announce the sale of a new set of prints of my Eye Prefer Paris Photos. I am offering 20 of my most popular and iconic images for sale including my 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 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 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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