The Little Black Dress
What better place to have an exhibition about The Little Black Dress than the Mona Bismarck Foundation. Mona Bismarck was the high –fashion priestess of her day wearing countless, elegant black dresses. The exhibition curated by Vogue editor Andre Leon Talley along with the Savannah College of Art and Design Museum of Art features 50 examples of the all time favorite dress from veteran fashion designers and Best Dressed lists.
July 3 to September 22
34 Avenue de New York, 75116
Metro: Iena
Open Wednesday to Sunday 11AM to 6PM
http://monabismarck.org
Lichtenstein Retrospective
The first major retrospective of Roy Lichtenstein in France comes to Paris this month. The show, which has already traveled to The Art Institute in Chicago and the Tate Modern in London covers the full scope of Lichtenstein’s work including drawings, early abstracts, his later interpretations of the female nude, and of course his cartoon paintings.
July 3 to November 4
Centre Pompidou
Place Georges Pompidou, 75004
Metro: Hotel de Ville or Rambuteau
http://www.centrepompidou.fr/en/
Behind the Seams- An Indiscreet Look at the Mechanics of Fashion
This new exhibit delves into the underworld of undergarments. Corsets, bustles, crinolines, bras, and poufs are just a few types of garments uncovered.
July 4 till November 24
Musee de Decoratifs
107 rue de Rivoli, 75001
Metro: Palais Royal
http://www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr/english-439/
Outdoorz Gallery Pop-Up Shop
Come catch a glimpse of some of the coolest and modern indoor/outdoor furniture being designed today. Outdoorz Gallery features limited editions and unique pieces by international designers including Dejana Kebiljo, Tom Price, Jessica Carnevale, Peter Donders, Floris Wubben, Welter Egon, and Baltasar Portillo among others...
Till September 30
Docks en Seine
34 Quai d'Austerlitz, 75013
Metro: Gare de Austerlitz
Open Wednesday to Sunday 12PM to 7PM
http://outdoorzgallery.com
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 210 euros for up to 3 people, and 70 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
Click here to watch a video of our famous Marais tour
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.
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.
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