Irving Penn centennial

Thanks to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, an exhibition to mark the centenary of photographer Irving Penn's birth (1917-2009).

Ends January 29, 2018

Grand Palais 
3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower 75008

Next week: more photos from this exceptional retrospective

Food fair

La Fête de la Coquille

All this weekend: live music, dancing, street food, wine....

Posting from:
Place des Abbesses 75018

Above: Aussie tourists uncork a bottle to go with their oysters; strolling bagpipers from Edinburgh; farm apple cider; crêpes; onions sausages sandwiches

Evening tipple

 

Lightly grilled tartine of raw milk Saint-Nectaire, honey and Timut pepper. And wine.

 

MILORD wine bar

69 rue Lepic 75018

 

Hôtel de Ville

View of Paris' main town hall on a winter's day.

Hail César #2

Bottom photo:

French cinema's coveted "César Award" is based on the artist's crushed car sculptures

"César La Rétrospective"

Ends March 26, 2018

Centre Georges-Pompidou

Place Georges-Pompidou 75004

Hail César

Large oozing forms, body parts and compressed cars enhanced by soaring views over the city.


"César: La Rétrospective"

 Ends March 26, 2018

Centre Georges Pompidou

Place Georges-Pompidou 75004

Paris Design Week

Evenings of galas and receptions as lamp shades decorate streets.

Ends tomorrow