This is something I'll probably miss when when I move out of Paris, but the thing is that, often, when you walk down a street here, you come across a piece of art (and I'm not talking about the buildings!). Whether it's permanent like the many statues I already showed you or temporary like this one. It was made by Chinese artist Hong Biao Shen who studied until 2007 at Panthéon-Sorbonne university after his Fine arts studies in Beijing. It is now on display at rue Soufflot near the Pantheon, but it's not meant to stay there. Students think it should and they started a petition to "keep the big naked man"! Watch the story
in this beautiful video.
Before I even read the text, I thought that the figure looked Chinese. Kudos for a good art photo (yet another possible trade--art photographer). And if it can't stay in Paris, perhaps you can petition to move it to your next location.
ReplyDeleteLOL. Yeah... I'm not sure ;-)
DeleteThe Sisters Of Little Or No Mercy would be shocked!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly stands out.
So you are going to leave the Seine, aren't you ? Well, I will not blame you. There are many things you will not miss at all, do not worry about those you may miss a liiiiiiiittle.
ReplyDeleteI will only wish you : bad luck like the British say!
The Brits wish bad luck and that means good luck?! No wonder they also drive on the wrong side of the road LOL!
Delete"Keep the big naked man?" Eric, how can you leave Paris when your fans love you so much? Oh, wait...I guess they mean the sculpture... -Jeff
ReplyDeleteLOOOOOOOL!
DeleteOpened this at work and my colleague sitting next to me got a shock. :D
ReplyDeleteYou're moving?
Debs
Not yet... But it's in the pipe yes...
DeleteOf course I wish you wonderful new adventures, but I know you'll miss Paris as much as we will miss you! Meanwhile, thanks for the video link—I love it!
ReplyDeleteMerci Alexa. Yes, the video is superb.
Deleteyou are moving?? now we all know, why u finishing PDP.. I was wondering .. are you relocate yourself to Nice??? what ever you do, we will def miss you ;)) and Paris for sure... Kara
ReplyDeleteMerci Kara. I don't know exactly yet, but I'll keep everyone posted...
DeleteSo the rumours are true? I suspect that you may be heading for warmer climes.......
ReplyDeleteThe big naked wrestler needs some big boxer shorts methinks:-)
A powerful statue, I hope he stays, he will be very popular.
Yes, warmer climes, for sure... ;-)
DeleteI hope they convince those in charge to let the statue stay. Impressive piece of art!
ReplyDeleteAnd you will be leaving Paris? For another "perspective"? Yes, please keep us posted!
Yes, for another "perspective" ;-)
DeleteI say keep the naked dude where he is. Will be interesting to see where you will go when you leave Paris Eric.
ReplyDeleteI should be able to disclose this info pretty soon ;-)
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