I went to see the Velvet Underground exhibition last Sunday at the Philharmonie de Paris. The exhibition was a throwback and 50 year anniversary tribute to the rock band in the mid 60s led by Lou Reed and John Cale. The Velvet Underground became a cultural phenomenon and gave birth to a new generation of rock bands. In 1965 the band was introduced to Andy Warhol, who later produced their debut album with singer Nico. Warhol designed the now iconic album cover of a yellow banana sticker with "Peel slowly and see" printed near the tip.
When the Philharmonie de Paris opened in January 2015, I took photos and posted them with a story about the new concert hall. It was a dreary, gray day and the hall was not fully completed with cranes still blocking the front of it. I never took the time to go back and shoot it properly.
It was a gorgeous, clear sunny day on Sunday and a perfect opportunity to reshoot some photos of the boldly designed building by French architect Jean Nouvel. I also took shots of the neighboring Grande de la Villette.
Click here to read my original blog post about Philharmonie de Paris.
The Velvet Underground
Till August 21
Philharmonie de Paris
221 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019
Metro: Porte de Pantin
http://philharmoniedeparis.fr/en/velvet-underground/home
My Paris Apartment for Rent October 29 to November 11
I am renting my fabulous Paris apartment in the heart of the Marais near St. Paul metro, from October 29 to November 11, a total of 14 nights. It's a spacious one-bedroom 750 sq. ft. loft style apartment with 12 ft. ceilings, decorated in chic Mid-Century Modern furniture and sleeps one or two people in a Queen size bed. Amenities include washer/dryer, 16" flat screen TV, dishwasher, internet connection/Wifi and free long distance calls to the U.S. The apartment is located on the second floor with an elevator.
The price is $225 a night with a minimum rental 7 nights. Price is negotiable if staying more than 7 nights. Photos upon request. Please email me at [email protected] if you are interested. Dates are flexible by two to three days on each end but please do not email me with other dates.
Eye Prefer Paris Postcards
I am thrilled to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Postcards, a 3, 6 or 12-month subscription service where the subscriber receives three physical postcards of my iconic Paris photos every month. Each month will have a specific theme, from architectural street scenes to romantic outdoor cafes to beautiful gardens to unique shots of iconic monuments. Each mailing will include two postcards in color and one in black & white or sepia, beautifully packaged in a special French Blue postcard holder with a custom designed seal.
Each 6” X 4.25” traditional size postcard is printed on thick matte coated card stock, similar to traditional vintage postcard stock that enhances the vibrancy of every image.
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Come experience Eye Prefer Paris live with Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are 3-hour walking tours I personally lead. Eye Prefer Paris Tours include many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes, food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks and gardens and much more. In addition to my specialty Marais Tour, I also lead tours of Montmartre, St. Germain, Latin Quarter, in addition to Shopping Tours, Gay Tours, Girlfriend Tours, Food Tours, Flea Market Tours, Paris Highlights Tours, and Chocolate & Pastry tours.
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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: 195 euros per person (about $210)
Time: 9:30AM- 2PM (approximately 4 1/2 hours)
Location: We will meet by a metro station close to the market
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