I’ve always admired the work of artist and sculptor Jean Michel Othoniel ever since I saw his Palais Royal metro kiosk in the early 2000s and have followed his work since. I have also had the pleasure of meeting him socially several times through a mutual friend.
Jean Michel Othoniel works mostly with Venetian blown glass globes in jewel tone colors and metallic finishes, creating impressive sculptures.
I still vividly remember the wonderful retrospective of his work at the Pompidou Centre in 2011, which displayed his works from 1987 onwards. (CLICK HERE to view).
When it was announced in September that he was given carte blanche to create an exhibition at the Petit Palais, I couldn’t wait to see it.
The grand staircase at the entrance to the Petit Palais is lined with cool blue glass bricks, which makes you feel you are walking on water, pleasantly prepares you for what’s waiting inside and outside.
A set of gold and gunmetal globe sculptures line the garden and the rotunda of the Petit Palais and the affect is stunning, especially with the reflection of the gold sculptures floating on the murk green color ponds.
The most significant display inside is a jaw dropping assemblance of sculptures almost in free from, delicately hanging by invisible strings from the ceiling against a rug of the same blue bricks at the entrance. Another striking work was an igloo constructed of silver glass bricks. I also loved the colored brick sconces on the walls and the beautiful reflections on the wall from them.
Le Théorème de Narcisse is an absolute must-see this fall, so put it on the top of your Paris to do list.
I recently watched a documentary on French television about Jean Michel Othoniel and it focused on a massive installation in which he created of a series of 114 black glass globe sculptures in a fountain for the National Museum of Qatar, working with French architect Jean Nouvel, who designed the building.
Until January 2, 2022
Petite Palais
Admission is free of charge.
https://www.petitpalais.paris.fr/en/expositions/narcissus-theorem
Eye Prefer Paris Postcards with the Doors of Paris.
I am excited to launch a new series of Eye Prefer Paris Postcards with the Doors of Paris.
The limited-edition series of Eye Prefer Paris Door Collection Postcards are available three different ways.
18 cards: 3 Red Doors, 3 Blue Doors, 3 Green Doors, 3 Wood Doors, 3 Iron Doors, and 3 Door Knockers.
Cost: $65- Free shipping
9 postcards: 3 Red Doors, 3 Blue Doors, 3 Green Doors.
Cost: $35 plus $5 shipping
9 postcards: 3 Wood Doors, 3 Iron Doors, and 3 Door Knockers
Cost: $35 plus $5 shipping
Each postcard is printed on thick matte coated card stock, similar to traditional vintage postcard stock, that enhances the vibrancy of each image. Eye Prefer Paris Postcards come in classic postcard size (6”x 4.25”), perfect for collecting, framing, or sending to that special someone.
Each order is specially hand wrapped with love from Paris and mailed in an elegant, French blue envelope. Postcards take about 4- 7 days to arrive in the U.S.
Just in time for the holidays, the Eye Prefer Paris-Paris Door Collection make a perfect gift for your Francophile friends and family, and I can write a handwritten note for you and include it in the envelope.
CLICK HERE to order 18 cards: 3 Red Doors, 3 Blue Doors, 3 Green Doors, 3 Wood Doors, 3 Iron Doors, and 3 Door Knockers.
Cost: $65- Free shipping
CLICK HERE to order 9 postcards: 3 Red Doors, 3 Blue Doors, 3 Green Doors.
Cost: $35 plus $5 shipping
CLICK HERE to order 9 postcards: 3 Wood Doors, 3 Iron Doors, and 3 Door Knockers
Cost: $35 plus $5 shipping
Green Doors
Blue Doors
Metal Doors
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