Further Reading
How to get the best night's sleep. My favorite thing is monsters. How AI redefines scientific research. Manga in translation. Data centers. Rick Owens. Mrs Dalloway. And more.
Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely at the Grand Palais
Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, Pontus Hulten at the beautifully renovated Grand Palais is one of many unmissable shows this autumn in Paris.
Rick Owens: Temple of Love at the Palais Galliera
"Temple of Love" at the Palais Galliera offers an unprecedented insight into the world of Rick Owens. More than a retrospective, it is an invitation to see fashion as autobiography, and beauty as an act of devotion and defiance.
Breithorn
The weather forecast had been good, but unfortunately the Breithorn was covered in clouds during my ascent to the top. It did make for some nice atmospheric photos.
Further Reading
The Paris of Agnes Varda. The gentleman of Verona. Thirst. Illusions of AI consciousness. Resistance. Lithium deficiency. Chocolate. Black holes. Cellular automata. Dandelions. David Lynch. And more.
Cabane du Grand Mountet
The hike to the Cabane du Grand Mountet is one of the best hikes in the Swiss Alps. It's long and strenuous but the views from the Cabane du Grand Mountet are stunning.
Roc de la Vache
The Roc de la Vache is a popular viewpoint above Zinal, which offers terrific panoramic views of the Zinal valley and the surrounding mountains.
UNESCO Höhenweg Bettmerhorn Eggishorn
The UNESCO Höhenweg from Bettmerhorn to Eggishorn is an alpine trail which offers amazing views of the Aletsch glacier.
Wolfgang Tillmans at the Centre Pompidou
Wolfgang Tillmans’ exhibition “Rien ne nous y préparait – Tout nous y préparait” at the Centre Pompidou is definitely one of the best exhibitions I’ve seen this year.
Dans le Flou at the Musée de l’Orangerie
“Dans le Flou”, a fascinating exhibition at the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris, reframes Claude Monet’s "Water Lilies" and modern and contemporary art at large through the lens of blurriness, or "le flou" in French.
David Hockney 25 at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
David Hockney 25 at the Fondation Louis Vuitton is a mixed affair: I love the iconic works from the mid-60s and early-70s; but the works from the past 25 years leave me unmoved.
Matisse and Marguerite at the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris
The Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris is hosting an exhibition dedicated to Henri Matisse’s portraits of his daughter, Marguerite, who was both a constant muse and a pivotal yet discreet figure in his life.