John Singer Sargent at the Musée d’Orsay
The Musée d'Orsay has organized a major retrospective dedicated to John Singer Sargent's Paris years, the city where he achieved his initial triumphs.
Georges de La Tour at the Musée Jacquemart-André
The Musée Jacquemart-André in Paris has organized a major exhibition dedicated to Georges de La Tour (1593-1652), a painter who languished in obscurity for nearly three centuries before achieving widespread renown.
One Hundred Years of Art Deco at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris celebrates the centennial of Art Deco through an extensive exhibition, assembling over 1,200 objects across three floors, encompassing furniture, jewelry, fashion, posters, and drawings that collectively document the creative vitality of the Jazz Age.
Robert Darnton: The Revolutionary Temper
The Revolutionary Temper: Paris, 1748-1789 by Robert Darnton is an excellent book which examines the cultural and informational landscape that preceded the French Revolution.
Jacques-Louis David at the Louvre
The Louvre is hosting a major retrospective of Jacques-Louis David to mark the bicentenary of his death, bringing together approximately one hundred paintings and drawings.
Pierre Soulages: Works on Paper at the Musée du Luxembourg
The Musée du Luxembourg in Paris has organized a wonderful exhibition of Pierre Soulages' rarely shown works on paper.
Kandinsky. The Music of Colours at the Philharmonie de Paris
“Kandinsky. The Music of Colours” at the Philharmonie de Paris is a fascinating immersive exhibition, which examines the profound, life-long connection between Vassily Kandinsky’s art and music.
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.