The Paris Traveler

A few days ago I received an e-mail from Arnaud Contreras and Alain Dister about their homage to the American writer, Jack Kerouac, who coined the term, “Beat Generation”. I was asked if I wanted to contribute something (a poem, a drawing, a song, etc.) to participate in this exhibit entitled, Memory Babe, A Tribute to Jack Kerouac. This is a celebration of the 50th year of Kerouac’s best known work: “On the Road“. The exhibit will take place on September 23, 2007 in Paris at the Cabaret Pirate in front of the BNF (Bibliothèque Nationale de France).
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There’s only a few days left to see the Good Planet photo exhibit by Yann Arthus-Bertrand and a large number of other photographers specializing in animal photography. The exhibit takes place right outside the Musée du Quai Branly and deals with the impact that animals have on man and our planet.
                                                                                                      There are 92 photographs by 39 photographers who have captured incredible moments of animals and insects in their natural habitat. The expo is free, open 24/7 and text written in both French and English. It’s a great place to relax, browse, and enjoy!

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You might not know his work by name, but you’ve surely seen some of his most famous paintings. Arcimboldo was well ahead of his time to be the first modern painter hundreds of years before Picasso and the father of surrealism centuries before Salvador Dali.
Well there’s great news for everyone who loves this XVI century Italian painter! From September 15, 2007 until January 13, 2008 there will be an exhibit of over forty of his paintings, drawings, and illustrations at the Musée du Luxembourg. Although he was one of the most famous painters of his time, Arcimboldo’s popularity as a …read more

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Every year the Nocturne Rive Droite assembles professionals from the art world. This year is no different with over eighty professionals taking part in the evening festivities that will be held on Wednesday, June 6 from 17h to 23h. Sixty exhibits and openings featuring ever style of art, tapestry, jewelry, etc. will be yours for the choosing.
It’s a perfect evening for mingling and meeting the artists, gallery owners, connoisseurs, and other art enthusiasts. Who knows, you may find yourself with a painting or a sculpture you just can’t resist. (Believe me, I speak …read more

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