Serge Gainsbourg- Le Mot Exact
The original hipster, Serge Gainsbourg was the definition of 70s cool with his raspy, sexy, smokey voice crooning songs he wrote and performed. In addition, he was a novelist and was profoundly influenced by poetry and literature. This new exhibit contains over manuscripts written by Gainsbourg along with books from his personal library from his Paris home.
Centre Pompidou
https://www.centrepompidou.fr/en/program/calendar/event/sERpg1R
Faith Ringgold- Black is Beautiful
I saw a show of Faith Ringgold’s work in New York last year and was blown away by her talent and artistry. Ringgold is a painter, sculptor, writer, and performer and one of the leading black, female artists recording and documenting the black experience of America. In her fist show in Paris, she relates with the Parisian art scene and Picasso, especially “Demoiselles d’Avignon” from the early 20th century through her art works.
Until July 2, 2023
Musee Picasso
5 rue Thorigny, 75003
https://www.museepicassoparis.fr/en
Mardi Gras in Paris: La Promenade de Bœuf Gras
Paris brings in the Mardi Gras with La Promenade du Boeuf Gras (literally, March of the Fat Beef Cow), a traditional celebration led by a hefty French cow from Limousin, where some of the finest beef in France is produced, wearing a bright red dress. Her partner is Pat the Clown plus about 5,000 festively dressed participants singing and dancing.
February 19, 2023, 1pm-5pm
The parade starts at Place Gambetta & ends at Place de Republique
1,001 Orchids
In its tenth edition of the 1,001 Orchids show, over 700 varieties of exotic and rare orchids are on display. There’s also a pop-up orchid shop next to the exhibit.
February 8 to March 6, 2023
Grand Serres du Jardin des Plantes
47-57 rue Cuvier, 75005 or 2, 8, 18 rue Buffon, 75005
Lost in Frenchlation is a terrific organization that screens current French and foreign films with English subtitles. Checkout this link https://www.facebook.com/lostinfrenchlation/ to view films being screened this month.
I want to thank everyone for their thoughtful comments and condolences for my friend Cheryl Matzker, who passed away last week. CLICK HERE to read if you missed the blog post. Unfortunately, the photo I posted of Cheryl didn't appear, so here it is.
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