Le GRAND MONDE du WARHOL Pt. 2

A small Youtube clip that features some footage of the show at the Grand Palais. And here's another one, with a quick sound byte of the show's curator, translated into English.

Le GRAND MONDE du WARHOL

The Wide World of Andy Warhol just opened last week at the Grand Palais in Champs D'Elysses. As I expected, it was a fascinating show that concentrates upon his portraiture (particularly the 70's/early 80's/commissioned works). Also included are rare looks at tiny, color Polaroids, a 57 minute segment of the eight-hour film, Empire (projected upon a Palais stairwell) and some of his 'last' religious work. My personal favorite though, was the wall of looped Screen Tests (1963-1966) , continuously showing 3 minute sittings with each 'star/starlet'. These paradoxical works were haunting and enigmatic.

It's no suprise, of course, the exhibition concludes by leading viewers into the entrance of one of the Palais gift shops, chocked full of Warhol bric-a-brac; books, DVDs, magazine, magnets, postcards, etc. I am sure that would have appeased him greatly.

BHV BRICOLAGE

Need some die cut Cooper? What about an enameled steel address number? A Sortie de Garage sign? Paris' massive BHV stocks it all in their basement level, Bricolage, alongside all sorts of other curious raw materials.

APRIL 77

I am not much for reading/blogging/hyping about consumerism and/or products, but April 77 is a little French brand that has fascinated me for a few years. Seizing the opportunity to visit their flagship retail location in Paris didn't disappoint and sneaking a few photos of the interior was great, too. Lots of vintage hi-fi equipment, self-published vinyl (a touch of House Sign Painter on there), and great denim....and although I am not too  impressed with their new wordmark, the quality of the garments remains the same.

CHARCUTERIE

Fantastic meats, cheeses and hand-painted type at the local charcuterie in Le Marais, Paris. Nourishment and inspiration live well side-by-side.

PARISIAN INSPIRATION

It was pretty easy to find inspiration this morning, thanks to authentic Parisian ingredients. And I did a pretty fine job crafting my very first cup of French Pressed coffee, despite jet lag....yum.

VERNACULAR

Ovation TV is a relatively new network (about 2 years old), and they keep displaying more promising signs of decent programming. Here's an excerpt from their Genius of Photography series, that discusses the concept of vernacular and the syntax of the medium. Fascinating stuff.