Beautiful works by the Malian photographer Seydou Keita (1921-2001). If you’re in Paris before July 11th be sure to see this show at the Grand Palais.
Musee d’Orsay – Le Douanier Rousseau
A morning stroll from our hotel to the Musee d’Orsay to view the Rousseau exhibit before lunch with friends.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/le-douanier-rousseau-archaic-candour-review-1458768372
Back in Paris
A lovely dinner at Closerie des Lilas where we enjoyed possibly the best profiteroles in all of Paris.
Decisions, Decisions
I know I’m here to look for books, photography, and wonderful little objets, but maybe I can find a spot for this cute Fiat at Joie.
Shakespeare & Comapany
On Monday evening May 9th at 7PM author Sarah Bakewell will discuss her new book “At the Existentialist Cafe”.
Albertine NYC
Alice Kaplan talking about Camus’s 1946 visit to NYC. I learned that Camus used to frequent Jaros Drugstore when it had a soda fountain. I used to live at 25 CPW and go to Jaros frequently, but unfortunately the soda fountain no longer exists.
Calamity Jane
Looking for for a good book to read while chewing on a good bone
A book for travelers
London Photo
After a visit to Paris I’m off to London for London Photo which takes place at the Somerset House from May 19 – May 22.
http://photolondon.org/
French Wine
This lovely french red