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Square Montholon: A sanctuary for birds and for me
Once the garden of an executioner, this square is now a beautiful green space. An ideal spot for gathering, the park houses four young girls, carved from stone yet filled with life.
The Musée d'Orsay: Where a casual visit can turn into the encounter of a lifetime.
Originally built as a train station, the Musée d’Orsay is now home to some of the most famous artwork in the entire world. Among the numerous sculptures and paintings, one can come to examine works by…
Musée Du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac: Explore the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris and journey through time with its captivating exhibits and artifacts from around the world.
The Musée du Quai Branly in Paris is a treasure trove of history and culture, inviting each visitor to embark on a journey of exploration and discovery. With its vast collection of artifacts,…
Invader: An Invasion Is Imminent!: The Art and Life of Invader
In the vast corners of the world, on unsuspecting rues and street corners, some peculiar creatures can be found! These aren’t just your everyday, run-of-the-mill street art pieces, nay, these are the…
Les Colonnes de Buren: L’art comme aire de jeux
Les Colonnes de Buren sont une installation d'art dans la Cour D'honneur du Palais Royal dans le cœur de Paris. Elles ont une histoire très compliquée en raison de la réception publique et des…
The Western Tympanums of Notre Dame: Welcome to Heaven
During many of my Zoom induced daydreams, I find my mind wandering off to 2015 and the first time I visited Paris. The city was my last stop in a 6 week solo backpacking trip. The drain of travel and…
Palais de Tokyo: An Insight into Parisian Artistic Innovation
Burrowed in the heart of Paris, the Palais de Tokyo stands as a bastion of contemporary art, calling out to those pushing the boundaries of creativity. From its historical past as a visual symbol of…
Wassily Kandinsky
: The Pioneer of Abstract Painting
Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky was a Russian-born painter and seen as a leader in the avant-garde art movement. He was one of the founders of abstraction painting in the early 20th century. Kandinsky…
Cimetière de Montmartre: Where bright minds and talent are laid to rest in a beautiful city.
In the city of Paris lies Montmartre, an area well known for its artistic history and young cultural crowd. In a city full of decades and decades of artists and bright minds, many who have passed have…
Jean-Luc Godard: The King of Contradictions (who also made movies)
Jean-Luc Godard is a French-Swiss filmmaker whose work spans from 1960 to the present. His work is varied from gangster pop art to politically charged cinema verite. Godard’s work has inspired…