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Jean-Michel Othoniel, known in Paris for his artwork at the Palais-Royal subway station, leads us here into the world of Narcissus. 70 sculptures are shown In Paris Petit-Palais, during the autumn of 2021. In awe, I climbed the glass clad steps to this ancient palace. Jean-Michel Othoniel had used Indian hand-made, azurcolored glass bricks, the… Continue reading The Narcissus Theorem

The aging famous artist, stayed in Normandie, France, during the pandemic, that nobody suspected would last for over one year. David Hockney decided to spend his time in his house and garden during lockdown, to his favorite occupation: art. He decided to dedicate his skills to painting on an Ipad, a technique he’s been using… Continue reading David Hockney in Normandie

Paris – the capital of haute couture – shows a retrospective of one of the world’s most famous fashion- and scenery artists. The Musée des Arts Décoratifs, situated next to the Louvre has dedicated two full floors to Thierry Mugler’s creations.   Paris cultural life is once more buzzing after nearly two years of lockdown.… Continue reading Thierry Mugler Couturissime

For two weeks, Paris famous Arc de Triomphe, that had been attacked just a few years ago, during one of the first “Yellow vests” demonstrations, got a new autumn dress. The artist died in 2020, but this didn’t prevent the accomplishment of this incredible art work. The Arc de Triomphe, situated on top of the… Continue reading Christo and The Arc de Triomphe

The Luxembourg museum, close to the artists quarters of Saint Germain, in Paris, is situated in a lush park. Its opening exhibition shows women painters, a rarity in those days. It was a big day, this 31 May 1783, when the prestigious Royal Academy of Painters welcomed a new member: the talented Adélaïde Labille-Gaillard. Soon… Continue reading Women painters from 1780 – 1830