The Fine Arts Biennale Paris is at Grand Palais Éphémère next to the Eiffel Tower
I went yesterday in the rain to the Presse Preview
Not quite the same as when the public is milling around last year at Louvre Carrousel. The public were coming in at 2 PM.
But a chance for more intimacy with this giant Aztec grasshopper from Galerie PM of Brussels.
110 international galeries are represented at FAB this year.
The Fine Art Biennale is open through Sunday. Some gallery spaces are jam-packed with luxury pieces.
You wonder whose apartment or chateau they will end up in.
I would happily take home this headless sphinx.
Or anything…
Nestled in this cabinet of curiosities.
*Note to self: art gallery people wear all-black. Why was I wearing buttercup yellow turtleneck & scarf 🧣? At least the raincoat was black.
A small exquisite Flemish painting you could easily fit in any apartment from De Jonckheere, Geneva.
Many stunning floral paintings were in abundance.
I told photographer Solli to go to the show for inspiration.
A massive hunk of very rare Lapis Lazuli from Afghanistan - 12 “ high x 6” deep.
I’ve held small nuggets in my hand and attempted unsuccessfully to make watercolor paint.
Lapis is best suited for use with egg tempera paint like in
Renaissance paintings, though you can be sure no one is cutting up this divine chunk.
The ‘piece de resistance’ for me was this diamond bow pin
Because I’m mad about ribbons/rubans. You can’t help imagining owning some of these treasures even if they’re way beyond your means. You have the chance to view these treasures outside a museum or a private home if you are in Paris through Sunday.
❤️ Please share with a friend ❤️
Browse in my Etsy shop and pretend you’re in Paris
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❤️ Thank You for buying me a KO-FI ❤️
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And another dog on the Metro
I'm with you Carol...love that diamond bow pin!
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DeleteI love wearing my yellow wool jumper in the cold weather, goes well with black too I think and much more fun than all black! I love the flower paintings and your diamond bow choice is lovely. Good to know if I lived in Paris I could take my dog on the metro!
ReplyDeleteYour dog would be so perfect on the Metro & everywhere else Kirra ❤️
DeleteEverything is beautiful. I could imagine spending hours there browsing all those interesting things. I’m definitely drawn to sculptures…and diamonds too! Thanks for taking us along.
ReplyDeleteI love bows! No desire to own priceless things apart from my mom's though:) But bows I love.I just adorned two ornaments with bow earrings I wore many yrs ago.Bows on shoes..boots..Love..My girls had bows in their hair until they could say..staaaawwwwp mom:)
ReplyDeleteI love bows from afar. I’ve never worn any bows either since childhood.
DeleteI lovedp the art work but the ribbon diamonds are breathtaking Lynne
ReplyDeleteThe diamond bow wins the day so far.
DeleteJust as I was about to shoot the pin, the dealer whisked it away. I had to wait around to catch it 🎀 back inside the glass case.
What a lovely trip to the Grand Palais museum, loved it all. Thanks Carol!
ReplyDeleteThis was held at the temporary building in the 7th arrondissement while Grand Palais is being renovated.
DeleteYou might find this book interesting. My book club will discuss it in December. Goodreads
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The Art Thief by Michael Finkel | Goodreads
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WebFeb 16, 2023 · The Art Thief tells the true story of the world's most prolific art thief, Stéphane Breitwieser. In this gripping portrait of obsession, …
Thank you Lynne,
DeleteThis looks like a must-read to me 👍
Lots of youtube interviews 📕
As I read this I could just picture you attempting to climb over and around that sphinx in your ateilier.
ReplyDeleteHahaha it was a small sphinx Suki! Not like at the chateaux 😂
DeleteAnother lovely memory courtesy of you! During our 3 months in Paris you told us about many things, including the Biennial C
ReplyDeleteThank you Cindy ❤️ I was delighted to share with you.
DeleteI'm glad you wore buttercup yellow! The world needs a little brightness now. LOVE the squirrel!
ReplyDelete🌞 🌞🌞❤️
DeleteI’m here in Paris and your newsletter is even more wonderful, if that is even remotely possible. Merci beaucoup G
ReplyDeleteI don't want to miss telling you how grateful I am for your art and artful blog. Happy American Thanksgiving, Carol, and many more! S
ReplyDeleteThanks Very much S ❤️ Very kind
DeleteYes , I agree with all of the above comments: climbing over the sphinx!/ not wearing bows myself - my daughter staying stawwwwp!/ all black is boring - but I was wearing all black just yesterday! AND...HAPPY THANKSGIVING CAROL! I give you my Thanks whenever I read your messages!
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