You can find Wonderland in Paris at the Jardin du Luxembourg. All of my classes are right around this garden, so I eat lunch there a bunch and walk around grounds after class.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Jardin du Luxuembourg
Saw Alice au pays des merveilles. Twas great! It wasn't like the books at all, which I normally think is better because then I don't have to compare and lament bits being included and left out etc., and the costumes were super. I saw it in 3D or "trois-D" in French. Dang! French people take their movie-going very seriously. I should have realized this after observing movie theaters (there are over three hundred in Paris) on every street corner . The theater where we saw Alice had over 700 seats. I think it was the largest I've ever been too.
You can find Wonderland in Paris at the Jardin du Luxembourg. All of my classes are right around this garden, so I eat lunch there a bunch and walk around grounds after class.
You can find Wonderland in Paris at the Jardin du Luxembourg. All of my classes are right around this garden, so I eat lunch there a bunch and walk around grounds after class.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
The 11th
Friends, I'm living in the 11th arrondisement by the intersection of Parmentier and Oberkampf. I love this neighborhood for its location and vibe, not to mention its extremely close proximity to places like the Marais and the Pompidou.
I took this picture some Sundays ago, so a bunch of the shops are closed. Imagine them to be open and bustling!
And here's a picture of the St. Ambroise church (and baby moon) that is a few blocks away. I can hear its beautiful, deep bells from my apartment. It's great!
I took this picture some Sundays ago, so a bunch of the shops are closed. Imagine them to be open and bustling!And here's a picture of the St. Ambroise church (and baby moon) that is a few blocks away. I can hear its beautiful, deep bells from my apartment. It's great!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Macaron Day
On Macaron Day, which was established a few years back by Pierre Herme in order to benefit charity, visitors of Pierre Herme's boutiques are given three free macarons and are encouraged to make a charitable donation. This year's recipient was L'association Autour des Williams (www.autourdeswilliams.org).
When I left my apartment on Saturday morning I knew that I would complete two tasks before re-entering: I would interview for a gallery position and I would eat three macarons. Little did I know that I was to return eight hours later having not been properly interviewed and having consumed 15 macarons.
I arrived at FIAC to find my interviewer swept up in the general calamity that is FIAC and I was eventually instructed to return at a later date for my interview. I despise when things are postponed; thus, I promptly carried myself and my annoyance to the nearest Pierre Herme by the Jardin des Tuilleries. While standing in line, I overheard two women talking about the different boutiques they had been to already and how many they had yet to visit. This is how I leaned of the MACARON CHALLENGE, which promises participants a reward of 35 macarons if they visit all six Pierre Herme boutiques on Macaron Day and receive stamps from each as proof. My reaction: "That's nice but I am not doing it." Oh, how wrong I was.
After obtaining my macarons, I walked over to the Musée d'Orangerie, met Milos, J.Roll and Grace, and saw some nice art. As we left I told them of the Macaron Challenge and that was that. We were off. During the subsequent six hours, we flung ourselves around Paris: sprinting, jogging, sitting, standing, waiting, and skipping (skipping only occurred at the beginning of the challenge) to each Pierre Herme. It was nightfall (very dramatic), when we arrived at the final destination and received our boxes of 35 macarons. Was it worth it? Yes!
Dearest family, I have sent you the macarons. I was told they only keep for four days. The post should deliver them by Friday, so they might be squishy. That being said, it's the thought that counts!
When I left my apartment on Saturday morning I knew that I would complete two tasks before re-entering: I would interview for a gallery position and I would eat three macarons. Little did I know that I was to return eight hours later having not been properly interviewed and having consumed 15 macarons.
I arrived at FIAC to find my interviewer swept up in the general calamity that is FIAC and I was eventually instructed to return at a later date for my interview. I despise when things are postponed; thus, I promptly carried myself and my annoyance to the nearest Pierre Herme by the Jardin des Tuilleries. While standing in line, I overheard two women talking about the different boutiques they had been to already and how many they had yet to visit. This is how I leaned of the MACARON CHALLENGE, which promises participants a reward of 35 macarons if they visit all six Pierre Herme boutiques on Macaron Day and receive stamps from each as proof. My reaction: "That's nice but I am not doing it." Oh, how wrong I was.
After obtaining my macarons, I walked over to the Musée d'Orangerie, met Milos, J.Roll and Grace, and saw some nice art. As we left I told them of the Macaron Challenge and that was that. We were off. During the subsequent six hours, we flung ourselves around Paris: sprinting, jogging, sitting, standing, waiting, and skipping (skipping only occurred at the beginning of the challenge) to each Pierre Herme. It was nightfall (very dramatic), when we arrived at the final destination and received our boxes of 35 macarons. Was it worth it? Yes!
Dearest family, I have sent you the macarons. I was told they only keep for four days. The post should deliver them by Friday, so they might be squishy. That being said, it's the thought that counts!
www.pierreherme.com
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Elliott Erwitt
The Elliott Erwitt show is up at the Maison Européene de la Photographie. Erwitt's photographs possess beauty, satire, and humor and the exhibition encompasses an impressive range of his work. I really loved this show and the museum itself is definitely worth seeing. Check it out!
Elliott Erwitt, New York City, USA, 1953
Elliott Erwitt, New York, USA 1990
Elliott Erwitt, USA, 1964
Elliott Erwitt, Cannes, France, 1975
Elliott Erwitt, California, USA, 1955
Elliott Erwitt, New York City, USA, 1953
Elliott Erwitt, New York, USA 1990
Elliott Erwitt, USA, 1964
Elliott Erwitt, Cannes, France, 1975
Elliott Erwitt, California, USA, 1955Thursday, March 18, 2010
Mona Lisait
17bis rue PavéeTuesday, March 16, 2010
Burrito Quest 2010
If this were a normal second term, I would be on spring break right about now sitting at home in sunny San Diego eating a burrito. Please don't get me wrong; I love Paris! I'm so happy to be here and Paris is excellent. However, the absence of burritos in Paris is slightly less excellent, and while I can't get enough of French food, particularly French baked goods, I must attempt to satisfy my burrito cravings.
Double stuffed oreos I can do without. Peanut butter... meh! I will try to find a good, big, aluminum foil wrapped burrito in the coming weeks and report back.
Double stuffed oreos I can do without. Peanut butter... meh! I will try to find a good, big, aluminum foil wrapped burrito in the coming weeks and report back.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Shadi Ghadirian
I saw this work at the Pompidou. I like it. Do you?
Shadi Ghadirian, Comme d'habitude, 2001
Pardon my reflection.
Shadi Ghadirian, Comme d'habitude, 2001Pardon my reflection.
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