Heidi Ellison
André Derain: The Radical Decade
André Derain: The Radical Decade
The terrible events of World War I not only changed the world in terms of geopolitics, warfare and technology, but also had a powerful effect on developments in the world of art. Many of Europe’s most inventive artists, shaken by the … Read More
Paris Update Events 18.10.17
October 19-22 Monster contemporary art fair Nearly 200 galleries show their wares at FIAC. Above: “Untitled 2016, by Harold Ancart. Grand Palais, Paris October 18-22 Asian art Asia Now: 30 contemporary galleries showing work by Asian artists. 9, av. Hoche, … Read More
Le Redoutable
Taking the 'God' Out of Godard
The title of the film Le Redoutable comes from a radio play Jean-Luc Godard (played by Louis Garrel) listens to every morning in his kitchen. He repeats its catchphrase in a voice dripping with radiophonic drama from time to time … Read More
Rubens: Princely Portraits
Rubenesque Paintings of Royals
Many proper names have come into everyday use in the English language, but that distinction has been awarded to few artists. Peter Paul Rubens is an exception: for the past two centuries, pleasingly plump women have been referred to as “Rubenesque.” … Read More
Amadaé
Where Are the Pop and Sparkle?
I’m slightly at a loss when it comes to reviewing Amadaé, a pretty little restaurant in the Sentier, Paris’s rag-trade district. It has all the ingredients for success, with a young Japanese chef, Kayori Hirano, who has done time as … Read More
Paris Update Events 11.10.17
October 11-15 Montmartre grape harvest Montmartre goes all out to celebrate the Fête des Vendanges, with a parade, exhibitions, workshops, concerts, special menus in restaurants, wine tastings, a ball and more. Various locations, Paris October 15 Book sale for a … Read More
Monnaie de Paris–11 Conti Museum
Newly Minted Museum and an Architectural Treasure
If you have ever wondered where the coins you spend come from and how they are made, fear not. At the just-opened Musée du 11 Conti, located in the renovated Monnaie de Paris, the world’s oldest continually operating mint (founded … Read More
Paris Update Events 04.10.17
October 7 All-night art Nuit Blanche is an all-night festival of outdoor art events, plus special happenings in museums, which stay open late for free. The spotlight this year is on collective works. Above: “Critical Mass–Pure Immanence” (2015), by Anne … Read More
Origins14/La Régalade
The Hazards of Following in Famous Foodsteps
Editor’s note: On Oct. 12, 2017, it was announced that the name of the original La Régalade under new owner Ollie Clarke was changing to Origins14. In the beginning was La Régalade of Yves Camdeborde, considered the inventor of bistronomy. … Read More
Paris Update Events 27.09.17
October 7 All-night art Nuit Blanche is an all-night festival of outdoor art events, plus special happenings in museums, which stay open late for free. The spotlight this year is on collective works. Various locations, Paris Through November 12 Contemporary … Read More