ZENG FANZHI , EXPOSITION MUSEE D'ART MODERNE

 

 

Born in 1964 in Wuhan, in China’s Hubei province, Zeng’s work can be seen at Paris’s Museum of Modern Art from the 18^th of October 2013 until the 16^th of Februari 2014.

The exposition features around 40 of his paintings and sculptures dating back to 1990;            his "Hospital" and "Meat" paintings from the 1990s inspired by the scenes he witnessed in the local clinic near where he lived, the "Mask" series established after 1994 when Zeng's art makes an immediate shift towards a more apathetic nature, responding ironically to his concerns of his new contemporary urban life and last but not least his most recent “Landscapes” series , his art after 1997 that can be considered more relax and symbolistic.

In October 2013, Sotheby’s Hong Kong at the Asian Contemporary 40th Annivesary Sale, Zeng Fanzhi's The Last Supper was sold for US$23.3 million, setting a new record for contemporary Asian artwork. Zeng , according to art data firm Artpriceis currently ranked the fourth highest-selling contemporary artist according to art data firm Artprice.

MUSEE D'ART MODERNE DE LA VILLE DE PARIS
11 avenue du Président Wilson - 75116 Paris

Tél : 01 53 67 40 00

 

NANASHI BENTO PARISIEN - HEALTHY RESAURANT IN PARIS

 

After munching on mountains of cheese , fresh toasted white breads with butter 

and boeuf bourguignon you might for a change feel like a lighter and more healthier lunch.

 

This healthy Japanese-themed organic canteen offers 3 daily bento boxes as their specialty. 

A box which comes with meat/fish/tofu, seasonal veggies, some salad and grains ( think of quinoa ,brown and wild rice ) .

 

But Wait! The menu offers much more; fresh organic juices like ginger-appel-carrot , 

mini brioche pizza’s, different kinds of don buri ‘s, non-fried rice paper spring rolls 

and onigiri’s ( riceballs with fillings).To increase the pleasure try out the fluffy green 

tea cheesecake, the carrot cake or the fondant chocolat yuzu.

 

While indulging guiltlessly breath in the stylish Parisian bourgeois-boheme atmosphere of Northern-Marais . Bon App!

 

NANASHI CHARLOT
57 rue Charlot, 75003 Paris
T 09 60 00 25 59
Monday to Sunday:12h - midnight.
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NANASHI PARADIS
31 rue de Paradis, 75010 Paris
T 01 40 22 05 55
Monday to Saturday:12h - midnight.
Sundays: 12h - 18h.
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NANASHI TOURNON
Bonpoint, 6 rue de Tournon, 75006 Paris
T 01 43 26 14 06
Tuesday to Saturday: 10h - 19h

ROY LICHTENSTEIN - CENTRE GEORGES POMPIDOU PARIS

 

Parisian art fans are in for a treat with this full on show of the master of Pop Art. A retrospective of one of the great American artists of the twentieth century, Roy Lichtenstein. Renowned for his take on the comic strip style, painted by hand ,filled with his signature dots, his stark primary colours and thick black outlines. The show not only includes the classic early pop paintings based on advertisements and comics but also many of his later works which he is less known for; his versions of paintings by the modern masters, series including brushstrokes, nudes and landscapes in the chinese style. This retrospective is certain to be another big hit. Centre Georges Pompidou 3th July – 4th November Place Beaubourg 75004 Paris 4 Hours : daily 11h-21H , closed on Mondays.

LA CHOCOLATERIE DE JACQUES GENIN - CHOCOLATERIE PARIS

My friend Jeanette is a chocoholic. She’s the kind that refuses the label chocoholic but takes half a suitcase full of French chocolate when travelling. Like 90% of all French women she also believes that chocolates are invented with the sole purpose of making mankind happy.

Salon Jacques Genin was a must do at least once a month if I wanted to keep her happy as a friend. During my first visit we waited at least an hour in line. While we were queuing Jeanette started her lecture on how chocolate is considered as wine nowadays, that you are expected to describe the range of aroma’s and characteristics of each bite you take and so on.  

Once we were seated, it’s like you find yourself in a high-end concept store than a salon de thé. The few hours old chocolates, pastries and caramels were neatly lined up in a glass showcase, one looking more delicious than the other. According to Jeanette, I was here for 3 things: the chocolate, the mille-feuil and the legendary caramels. So that’s what we took.

Needless to say, you could taste the care and effort to achieve such a quality. It was excellent! Although in Paris we are spoiled with the choice we have, for the adventurous explorer of fine patisserie and chocolate, here you will be repaid in tenfold.

Address: 133 Rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris, France

Phone: 01 45 77 29 01

Hours: Tuesday hours 11:00 am–7:00 pm

Since January 2013, the salon stopped making pastries. However you can still order large-former desserts in advance or a millefeuille in the salon.

 

L’ECLAIREUR - CONCEPT STORE PARIS

Founded by Armand Hadida and his wife Martine, also known as the owners of the Parisian tradeshow Tranoi, L’Eclaireur is one of the most compelling multi-brand retail concepts in Paris where you will find cult labels such as Maison Martin Margiela, Ann Demeulemeester, Comme des Garcons, Dries van Noten and Junya Watanabe.

Admire their 450m2 store at rue de Sévigné with his interactive installations created in collaboration with the Belgian conceptual artist Arne Quinze. L’Eclaireur offers definitely more than just shopping, it’s an experience on it’s own.

Locations:


39-41 Avenue Hoche – 75008


40 Rue de Sévigné – 75003


10 Rue Hérold – 75001


10 Rue Boissy D’Anglas – 75008


12 Rue Malher – 75004


26 Avenue des Champs Elysées – 75008