Heidi Ellison
Christo et Jeanne-Claude: Paris!
Christo's Gifts to Paris
The artist Christo’s obsession with wrapping did not begin with the spectacular environmental projects he and his wife Jeanne-Claude created around the world, among them Running Fence in California, The Gates in New York City’s Central Park, Surrounded Islands in Miami and Wrapped Reichstag in Berlin. … Read More
To Restaurant
Japanese Technique + French Flair
The chic new restaurant To (pronounced toe) is decidedly out of place in the laid-back area around the Canal Saint Martin in the 10th arrondissement, still a bit funky/cool in spite of the invasion of clothing stores and restaurants, most … Read More
Paris Update Events 29.08.2020
Through September 1 Paris beaches For the summer months, the banks of the river and canals are transformed into miniature beaches for Paris Plages. Above: © DR. Various locations, Paris August 15-September 19 Outdoor classical concerts Concerts in the park at … Read More
Paris Update Events 17.08.2020
Through September 1 Paris beaches For the summer months, the banks of the river and canals are transformed into miniature beaches for Paris Plages. Above: © DR. Various locations, Paris August 15-September 19 Outdoor classical concerts Concerts in the park at … Read More
Picasso and the Comic Strip/Picasso the Poet
Outing Picasso's Inner Poet and Comic Artist
Picasso liked to read the funny papers, and one of his suppliers was none other than Gertrude Stein, who would save the “Katzenjammer Kids” and other comics for him from American newspapers. That’s just one of the many interesting facts … Read More
Le Hérisson Restaurant
The Friendly Hedgehog
If you just happened to be walking past the restaurant Le Hérisson in Belleville, it might not occur to you to go in for something to eat. The smashed glass on the partition separating the terrace from the sidewalk does … Read More
Ben: Être Libre
On a Bender
At the age of 85, the French artist Ben (real name: Benjamin Vautier) is as irrepressible as ever, both personally and artistically. Earlier this month, he was on hand to greet the press at the opening of his exhibition, “Être … Read More
Mieux Restaurant
Way Better than Your Average Bistro
The Monday-night dinner conundrum – most Paris restaurants are closed – was solved for us last week by Mieux, located on the restaurant-lined Rue Saint Lazare, where I can also recommend the Yacht Club across the street. Unfortunately, it does … Read More
Fondation Custodia: Three Exhibitions
Inside the Artist's Head
The Fondation Custodia, one of Paris’s under-appreciated treasures, was created by Frits Lugt (1884-1970), a Dutchman whose passion for art began when he was just a child: when he was only eight years old, he created and cataloged a museum … Read More
Edgar Restaurant
More Terrace Tales
In our new Covid-19-infested world, at a time when people are still nervous about gathering indoors with strangers, a terrace is pretty much a necessity if you want to eat out in Paris. Since the newly re-elected Mayor Anne Hidalgo … Read More