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Gilles Lorin, Fotofever Paris 2019

Le travail, c’est de l’amour rendu visible.

Chères amies et chers amis du monde entier,

Je trouve cette citation de Khalil Gibran éblouissante. J’essaie de l’appliquer à ma propre vie, et lorsque je rencontre des personnes qui l’incarnent, c’est pour moi à chaque fois une nouvelle révélation. L’artiste Gilles Lorin, « photographe, alchimiste et graveur », est justement de ceux qui l’incarnent. Compte-rendu d’une rencontre pleine de poésie et d’âme à la 8e édition du salon Fotofever à Paris.

Le riche agenda culturel de Paris est rythmé tout au long de l’année par des expositions et événements majeurs. Par exemple, septembre célèbre le Patrimoine (“Journée du Patrimoine”), le Design (Paris design week) et la Mode  (avec notamment la Fashion Week). Octobre est notamment le mois de l’Art Contemporain (avec son point culminant la FIAC). Novembre est le mois de la photographie.

Je n’ai pas une grande culture en histoire de l’art, mais l’art m’a toujours passionné à titre personnel. J’ai pu m’y consacrer d’un peu plus près à titre professionnel, notamment avec une belle collaboration de deux ans avec la galerie d’art contemporain Emmanuelle Rousse, puis en épaulant des créatifs au niveau de leur communication. Je ressens toujours un pur bonheur lorsque je rencontre des artistes. Leur engagement sans faille pour leur mode d’expression, leur recherche permanente de sens à travers leurs créations, leur connexion à leur intuition, sont pour moi des sujets d’éternel émerveillement !

Ma chère amie photographe Corinne Rozotte, une grande voyageuse qui réalise de superbes reportages dans le monde entier, m’avait invitée l’automne dernier au salon  Fotofever au Caroussel du Louvre à Paris. C’est un événement regroupant une centaine de galeries et plus de 200 artistes “émergeants” de 20 pays. C’est extrêmement intéressant, et je vous recommande vivement d’y aller si vous passez à Paris pendant ce salon.

Beauté et émotion

Lors d’une passionnante visite guidée, nous avons fait un stop sur le stand de Gilles Lorin et j’ai eu un vrai coup de coeur pour son travail. La photographie « Resilience » a d’abord attiré mon attention par son intensité, par le supplement d’âme qui s’échappaient de ce portrait à l’intensité quasi hypnotique. C’était comme si j’étais en présence de la personne sur la photo.

Resilience, Gilles Lorin, 2012

Resilience, Gilles Lorin, 2012

Je me suis dis que l’auteur de ces photos avait un talent fou, à l’instar de la photographes Sally Mann que j’admire beaucoup (l’année dernière a vu une belle rétrospective de son travail au Jeu de Paume à Paris.)

Les photos de paysages de Gilles Lorin sont également sublimes, imprégnées de sérénité et de mystère. Elles soulignent l’immensité et le caractère sacré de la nature, et suggèrent par là-même la relative insignifiance de l’être humain face à une telle puissance. J’ai ressenti l’inspiration directe de l’iconographie traditionnelle chinoise ou japonaise (où les individus sont des détails minuscules perdus dans des paysages immenses), et de la spiritualité d’Extrême-Orient telle que le Taoïsme ou le Shintoïsme.

Balance, Gilles Lorin, 2018

Balance, Gilles Lorin, 2018

Les explications de notre conférencière et de l’artiste ont mis en avant un autre aspect passionnant de sa démarche. Au-delà de son talent évident de photographe, Gilles Lorin se passionne depuis de nombreuses années pour toutes les étapes de la chaîne graphique (prise de vue, développement, tirage et impression). Il va notamment chercher du sens et de la profondeur au travers de procédés photographiques anciens. Après des années de recherche et de pratique, il a acquis une maîtrise incroyable des tirages platine et palladium (projet « Memento Mori » par ex), et des cyanotypes, révélant toute une gamme de nuances de bleus de Prusse (projet « Dao » par ex). 

Portrait d'Arbre, Prussian blue study no. 1, 2018

Portrait d’Arbre, Prussian blue study no. 1, Gilles Lorin, 2018

Slow is beautiful

À l’ère du digital et du tout instantané, où chacun peut réaliser de belles photos d’un simple clic sur son smartphone, certains professionnels vont à contre-courant en étudiant les techniques d’antan qui demandaient une grande maitrise des procédés chimiques et du matériel, et beaucoup de pratique – donc de temps ! Gilles Lorin imprègne son travail de temps, tout en rendant son travail intemporel.

Ralentir pour se donner le temps d’être à l’écouter de son intuition. Se donner le temps de progresser par une pratique quotidienne, par une répétition infinie de gestes, pour tendre vers l’excellence. (Petite parenthèse pour faire un lien avec la culture japonaise que j’aime tellement : le pays reconnait certaines personnes ou groupes de personnes, passés maîtres dans leur art, comme “Trésors Nationaux Vivants”, en leur conférant de leur vivant le merveilleux rôle de gardiens de biens culturels intangibles. Cette approche n’est-elle pas juste merveilleuse ?)

De l’esthétique, de l’histoire et du sacré

J’ai discuté avec Gilles Lorin, qui s’est montré accueillant, disponible et souriant, attentif aux questions et répondant en prenant son temps, avec sincérité et authenticité, malgré la foule sur le stand.

Il m’a expliqué l’importance pour lui de la qualité et de l’histoire des supports et matériaux. Par exemple, il tire ses photos sur des papiers artisanaux ancestraux (comme le papier Gampi, un des papiers Washi japonais les plus prestigieux et onéreux). Ou encore en rehaussant certains tirages d’apposition de feuilles d’or (par ex sa magnifique série “Divin”).  Cette technique fait écho aux paravents japonais de l’époque Kano, ou à l’utilisation de l’or pour représenter le sacré dans de nombreuses civilisations anciennes (cela m’a rappelé mon merveilleux voyage dans la Vallée Sacrée au Pérou, à la découverte de la civilisation Inca et de ses temples du Soleil qui étaient à cette époque recouverts d’or).

Le plafond du ciel, 2008, Gilles Lorin

Le plafond du ciel, 2008, Gilles Lorin

Pour expliquer son oeuvre « Le plafond du ciel », Gilles Lorin n’a pas hésité à décrocher la photo de la paroi, et à la faire tourner sous les éclairages pour que la lumière se reflète et révèle certains détails de la photographie et la profondeur des motifs. En observant ses gestes, je n’ai pu m’empêcher de penser aux dorures sur les laques japonaises, qui reflétaient autrefois la lueur des bougies dans la douce pénombre des maisons traditionnelles – une esthétique si magnifiquement contée par Junichiro Tanizaki dans son « Eloge de l’ombre ».

Résilience et transformation

Gilles Lorin a aussi évoqué ses accidents de parcours (notamment un grave accident et une longue maladie), qui l’ont forcé à s’interroger sur la fragilité de la vie et à aller chercher en lui plus de sens pour son existence.

Ces expériences douloureuses l’ont poussé à se consacrer à sa passion, la photographie. Il capture aujourd’hui l’essence de ses sujets, le divin dans le monde qui nous entoure, et l’impermanence de toute chose. Pour moi, il est indéniable que la source de son travail, c’est l’amour. C’est pourquoi il incarne si bien, à mes yeux, cette si belle citation du poète et philosophe Libanais Khalil Gibran, « Le travail, c’est de l’amour rendu visible. »

Pour finir, j’ai également aimé la belle relation que l’on sent entre le galeriste, Jörg Maass, et son artiste. Leur complicité et admiration mutuelle sont évidentes. Beaucoup de générosité et de gentillesse chez l’un comme chez l’autre. Jorg Mass m’a accueilli sur son stand avec humour, en m’offrant un magnifique catalogue de Gilles Lorin, juste parce qu’il trouvait mon sac à main « très original et joli », m’a-t-il dit ! 🙂 Puis Gilles Morin m’a transporté dans son univers. Je les remercie tous deux pour ce beau voyage.

Si vous passez à Berlin, allez à la rencontre du galeriste Jorg Mass  et du travail de Gilles Morin !

Kunsthandel Jörg Maaß
Rankestraße 24, 1er étage
10789 Berlin
T +49 (0)30 211 54 61
kontakt@kunsthandel-maass.de
www.kunsthandel-maass.de

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L’histoire personnelle de Gilles Lorin, ses influences artistiques en Asie, ses racines spirituelles profondes, sa recherche de l’excellence et de la préservation des techniques artisanales admirables, sa poésie, sa connexion à la nature, tout dans son approche résonne avec mon parcours ou ma sensibilité. Son travail me touche. Je crois que c’est exactement cela, la grâce qui émane d’une belle rencontre, avec une personne ou avec son oeuvre.

Et vous, chères lectrices et chers lecteurs, avez-vous fait récemment de belles découvertes artistiques ? Partagez vos coup de coeur dans les commentaires ci-dessous, et comment ils ont résonné avec votre propre vie. Je serai ravie de vous lire !

Si vous avez envie de plonger dans la riche offre culturelle de Paris, et de vous immerger dans la beauté et la singularité de cette ville, contactez-moi ! Je serai heureuse de pouvoir vous aider grâce à mes différents programmes.

Amicalement,
Lydie

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PS: un autre point que j’aimerais souligner dans cet article est de vous encourager à prendre conscience de l’amour que vous partagez avec le monde à travers votre travail. Si cette considération vous met mal à l’aise, il est peut-être temps pour vous de changer la perception que vous avez de votre job (et vous n’avez pas besoin d’être pédiatre ou chef cuisinier ou masseur pour embellir la vie des gens ! N’IMPORTE quel travail est une plateforme pour propager de la bienveillance et de la joie – ce matin, une jeune femme est venue relever mon compteur d’électricité : elle était si gentille, joyeuse et pétillante qu’en 30 secondes, elle m’a mise en joie pour le reste de la journée !)  Vous pourriez même ressentir le besoin de reconsidérer vos choix professionnels. Dans les deux cas, je peux vous soutenir par quelques sessions de coaching de vie holistique. N’hésitez pas à me contacter pour en savoir plus, je propose une séance découverte gratuite de 30 minutes, et je travaille également par téléphone ou par visioconférence, la distance ne pose donc aucun problème  🙂

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Welcome to Giverny, where Claude Monet made the ga Welcome to Giverny, where Claude Monet made the garden his masterpiece. In this peaceful corner of Normandy, Monet lived for over 40 years, turning his home and gardens into a living work of art. The pink house, with its green shutters and flower-filled rooms, reflects the joy he found in everyday beauty. Outside, the lush gardens burst with color in every season. The water lily pond and its Japanese bridge—painted again and again—became icons of his Impressionist vision.
Here in Giverny, art and nature speak the same language. Step into Monet’s world, and see how he painted not just what he saw, but what he felt!

#monet #giverny #IloveParis #enjoyinglife #agoodlifeinparis
Paris during the Olympic Games: where are the tour Paris during the Olympic Games: where are the tourists?? 
Not on Place du Tertre in Montmartre...
Not at the Louvre…
Not on the banks of the Seine river…
Not on the café terraces...
Not in the public gardens...
They’re all at the Stade de France for the athletics competitions, and the other sumptuous competition venues. 
And since Parisians are away on vacation, the streets are so quiet! There are plenty of available seats in cafés and restaurants, and the museums are almost empty. Can you imagine the Mona Lisa at the Louvre with hardly anyone in front of it? Or the Place du Tertre in Montmartre without tourists in the middle of summer? Unheard of! 😳😅 The lucky ones who are there take advantage 🤩 , and think: 
“There, there’s only order, beauty: 
Pleasure and calm and luxury.”
(from the poem “Invitation to the Voyage” by Charles Baudelaire)
A happy August to you all!
Much love, Lydie xoxo

agoodlifeinparis.com ❤️ #agoodlifeinparis #france #paris2024 #parisjetaime #IloveParis
Olympics Paris 2024: truly enjoyed this rowing com Olympics Paris 2024: truly enjoyed this rowing competition 🚣‍♀️🤩💙 First-rate organization, as always at these Olympiads 😍. Location was at Vaires-sur-Marne, 35 km east of Paris: all year long a great place for outdoor activities! Superb equipments for water sports enthusiasts, an equestrian center, a golf, and a multitude of spots for a peaceful picnic surrounded by nature 🌳🌿🦋 
Much love, Lydie xoxo
agoodlifeinparis.com ❤️ #agoodlifeinparis #france #paris2024 #parisjetaime #IloveParis #enjoyinglife
I’m really enjoying these Olympic Games in Paris! I’m really enjoying these Olympic Games in Paris! A magical opening ceremony, incredible in its beauty and creativity🤩. Top-notch organization. Majestic competition venues. Sports records broken🏅. And so much peace and quiet in the capital. By the way, where are the hordes of tourists we were told would be here? I have the impression that there are fewer of them than in a “normal” summer. They are gathered around the competition sites. In many other areas, like the Marais, the streets are very quiet. It’s a pleasure to stroll around, to go to the museum. It may be a bit difficult for the tourism/hospitality industry (of which I’m a part), but Paris will shine even brighter in the months and years to come! I’m not being chauvinistic, but really, congratulations to France and Paris for organizing such beautiful Games! 😍👏 Today more than ever: Paris is a feast! 🥳💜. Much love, Lydie xoxo

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A pleasant visit to the Musée Bourdelle. This love A pleasant visit to the Musée Bourdelle. This lovely museum, in the heart of the Montparnasse district (Paris 15), has recently been carefully renovated. I love it for 5 reasons:

1️⃣👨‍🎨The museum tells the story of the life, artistic career and contributions of Antoine Bourdelle (1861 - 1929), a major artist - even if he is less well known today than his master Auguste Rodin, and his students Giacometti and Matisse. Bourdelle played a crucial role in transitioning from the academic sculpture of the 19th century to the modernist approaches of the 20th century. His style is expressive and dynamic. Picture 5 shows one of his most notable work, “Herakles Archer”, a dynamic and powerful representation of the mythical hero Herakles. Today, it can be found in major museums and galleries across the world, notably in the USA, Australia, Japan and Sweden. 

2️⃣🏠The museum was also his living and working space, and some of the rooms remain as they once were, which I find fascinating. 

3️⃣👩‍🏫The museum can be visited in a couple of hours, and teaches complex artistic techniques such as bronze statuary in a very didactic way (I went there with a Japanese friend, and her 6-year-old son had a lot of fun! The museum actually welcomes many groups of school children.)

4️⃣🌳☕️Inside the museum, you’ll find pretty gardens where you can relax and dream. On the terrace is a recently opened restaurant, Le Rhodia, named after Antoine Bourdelle’s daughter. Chef Jean-René Chassignol champions a responsible and healthy approach to cuisine. His cuisine is largely organic, local and seasonal. Everything I love!

5️⃣ 🆓🤩 And last but not least, access to the permanent collections is free! (like many other Paris museums, such as the Petit Palais and Musée Carnavalet).

#IloveParis #enjoyinglife #agoodlifeinparis
Wonderful Kintsugi workshop in Paris last weekend Wonderful Kintsugi workshop in Paris last weekend at @maisonsatoparis with Ai Shimizu @Urujyu, a great lacquer artist who came especially from Kyoto, Japan. 🤩💖
Kintsugi (金継ぎ, litt. “golden joinery”✨) recently became very popular in Western countries. It is the traditional Japanese technique of repairing ceramics with lacquer and a metal powder (usually made from gold or silver).
I had the pleasure to meet with Ai-san last November, and got fascinated with her explanations of the art of lacquering, a process that requires time and patience.

Urushi”, sap from the lacquer tree, is used to lacquer wooden objects to make them more beautiful and robust. But lacquer is also an excellent glue for repairing objects.  Around the 16th century, Japanese craftsmen began to cover the break or crack, filled with urushi, with pigments (gold or silver powder, for example). This method became known as “Kintsugi”. Kintsugi acquired its letters of nobility thanks to the tradition of the tea ceremony (which I practiced for several years in Japan). Sen no Rikyu, an eminent tea master, felt that kintsugi was perfectly in tune with his philosophy of wabi-sabi (which promotes deriving value from imperfection and impermanence). For Rikyu, the imperfection of pottery was to be cherished. Repairs told not only the story of the vessel - in particular, the owner’s attachment to it to the point of having it repaired - but also the technical and artistic skills of the repairer. (Inspired by ”How to live Japanese”, excellent book by Yutaka Yazawa)

Kintsugi is about accepting the alteration of time, and embellishing cracks to enhance an object. It is an invitation to consider the beauty of imperfect things… and people!

Thank you to @maisonsatoparis for organizing wonderful workshops with knowledgeable, talented artists, and for their beautiful collection of Japanese ceramics and traditional objects. 
Thank you @Urujyu for spreading your tranquil, serene, gentle energy, along with your beautiful art and life values!
Weekend on the beautiful Côte d’Azur 💙: Roquebrune Weekend on the beautiful Côte d’Azur 💙: Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, near the Italian border 🇮🇹😎☀️. Feeling grateful 🥹💕
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💒🤩 Even without a light show (see previous post), 💒🤩 Even without a light show (see previous post), a visit to the Saint-Eustache church is a must! Magnificent architecture, the largest organ in France (alongside that of Notre Dame), many live concerts, and contemporary art pieces. For example, I love the beautiful “The Life of Christ” triptych, in bronze with white gold patina, by the American artist Keith Haring (1958-1990). It has been exhibited here since 2003. When you consider that Haring was gay, was an advocate for the rights of the LGBTG community 🌈, and died of AIDS, it just goes to show how much more open-minded this church has been for years, compared to the Catholic Church’s official positions on homosexuality. 
Eglise Saint Eustache, Metro Les Halles, on line 4. https://www.saint-eustache.org/en/

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🇫🇷 Même sans spectacle de lumière, la visite de l’église Saint-Eustache s’impose ! Une architecture magnifique, le plus grand orgue de France (avec celui de Notre Dame), de nombreux concerts en direct, et des œuvres d’art contemporain. Par exemple, j’adore le très beau triptyque « La vie du Christ », en bronze patiné à l’or blanc, de l’artiste américain Keith Haring (1958-1990). Il y est exposé depuis 2003. Quand on sait que Haring était homosexuel, qu’il a défendu les droits de la communauté LGBTG 🌈 et qu’il est mort du sida, on se rend compte à quel point cette église a été plus ouverte d’esprit depuis des années, par rapport aux positions officielles de l’Église catholique sur l’homosexualité. 
Eglise Saint Eustache, Métro Les Halles, ligne 4. https://www.saint-eustache.org
💒✨💖 They make astonishing light shows in Paris! Th 💒✨💖 They make astonishing light shows in Paris! This time, I went to the ”Luminiscence” show at Saint Eustache, my favorite church in Paris after Notre Dame. The church has been rooted in the heart of Paris (Les Halles) since the 16th century. This architectural marvel rivals Notre Dame with its extraordinary dimensions, its unusual architecture, and its blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles.
The show was a breathtaking experience (my videos cannot render its magnificence). The heart of the church (and its structure rising over 30 meters high) was totally transformed with video mapping, vibrant colors, light projections and dramatic music. That came with a super interesting story about the church‘s history, and its relation with historical figures, in the like of Molière (baptized there), Lully (Louis XIV’s composer), or Mozart (his mother’s funerals). More info: https://luminiscence.fr/paris/
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Welcome to Giverny, where Claude Monet made the ga Welcome to Giverny, where Claude Monet made the garden his masterpiece. In this peaceful corner of Normandy, Monet lived for over 40 years, turning his home and gardens into a living work of art. The pink house, with its green shutters and flower-filled rooms, reflects the joy he found in everyday beauty. Outside, the lush gardens burst with color in every season. The water lily pond and its Japanese bridge—painted again and again—became icons of his Impressionist vision.
Here in Giverny, art and nature speak the same language. Step into Monet’s world, and see how he painted not just what he saw, but what he felt!

#monet #giverny #IloveParis #enjoyinglife #agoodlifeinparis
Paris during the Olympic Games: where are the tour Paris during the Olympic Games: where are the tourists?? 
Not on Place du Tertre in Montmartre...
Not at the Louvre…
Not on the banks of the Seine river…
Not on the café terraces...
Not in the public gardens...
They’re all at the Stade de France for the athletics competitions, and the other sumptuous competition venues. 
And since Parisians are away on vacation, the streets are so quiet! There are plenty of available seats in cafés and restaurants, and the museums are almost empty. Can you imagine the Mona Lisa at the Louvre with hardly anyone in front of it? Or the Place du Tertre in Montmartre without tourists in the middle of summer? Unheard of! 😳😅 The lucky ones who are there take advantage 🤩 , and think: 
“There, there’s only order, beauty: 
Pleasure and calm and luxury.”
(from the poem “Invitation to the Voyage” by Charles Baudelaire)
A happy August to you all!
Much love, Lydie xoxo

agoodlifeinparis.com ❤️ #agoodlifeinparis #france #paris2024 #parisjetaime #IloveParis
Olympics Paris 2024: truly enjoyed this rowing com Olympics Paris 2024: truly enjoyed this rowing competition 🚣‍♀️🤩💙 First-rate organization, as always at these Olympiads 😍. Location was at Vaires-sur-Marne, 35 km east of Paris: all year long a great place for outdoor activities! Superb equipments for water sports enthusiasts, an equestrian center, a golf, and a multitude of spots for a peaceful picnic surrounded by nature 🌳🌿🦋 
Much love, Lydie xoxo
agoodlifeinparis.com ❤️ #agoodlifeinparis #france #paris2024 #parisjetaime #IloveParis #enjoyinglife
I’m really enjoying these Olympic Games in Paris! I’m really enjoying these Olympic Games in Paris! A magical opening ceremony, incredible in its beauty and creativity🤩. Top-notch organization. Majestic competition venues. Sports records broken🏅. And so much peace and quiet in the capital. By the way, where are the hordes of tourists we were told would be here? I have the impression that there are fewer of them than in a “normal” summer. They are gathered around the competition sites. In many other areas, like the Marais, the streets are very quiet. It’s a pleasure to stroll around, to go to the museum. It may be a bit difficult for the tourism/hospitality industry (of which I’m a part), but Paris will shine even brighter in the months and years to come! I’m not being chauvinistic, but really, congratulations to France and Paris for organizing such beautiful Games! 😍👏 Today more than ever: Paris is a feast! 🥳💜. Much love, Lydie xoxo

agoodlifeinparis.com ❤️ #agoodlifeinparis #france #paris2024 #parisjetaime #IloveParis
A pleasant visit to the Musée Bourdelle. This love A pleasant visit to the Musée Bourdelle. This lovely museum, in the heart of the Montparnasse district (Paris 15), has recently been carefully renovated. I love it for 5 reasons:

1️⃣👨‍🎨The museum tells the story of the life, artistic career and contributions of Antoine Bourdelle (1861 - 1929), a major artist - even if he is less well known today than his master Auguste Rodin, and his students Giacometti and Matisse. Bourdelle played a crucial role in transitioning from the academic sculpture of the 19th century to the modernist approaches of the 20th century. His style is expressive and dynamic. Picture 5 shows one of his most notable work, “Herakles Archer”, a dynamic and powerful representation of the mythical hero Herakles. Today, it can be found in major museums and galleries across the world, notably in the USA, Australia, Japan and Sweden. 

2️⃣🏠The museum was also his living and working space, and some of the rooms remain as they once were, which I find fascinating. 

3️⃣👩‍🏫The museum can be visited in a couple of hours, and teaches complex artistic techniques such as bronze statuary in a very didactic way (I went there with a Japanese friend, and her 6-year-old son had a lot of fun! The museum actually welcomes many groups of school children.)

4️⃣🌳☕️Inside the museum, you’ll find pretty gardens where you can relax and dream. On the terrace is a recently opened restaurant, Le Rhodia, named after Antoine Bourdelle’s daughter. Chef Jean-René Chassignol champions a responsible and healthy approach to cuisine. His cuisine is largely organic, local and seasonal. Everything I love!

5️⃣ 🆓🤩 And last but not least, access to the permanent collections is free! (like many other Paris museums, such as the Petit Palais and Musée Carnavalet).

#IloveParis #enjoyinglife #agoodlifeinparis
Wonderful Kintsugi workshop in Paris last weekend Wonderful Kintsugi workshop in Paris last weekend at @maisonsatoparis with Ai Shimizu @Urujyu, a great lacquer artist who came especially from Kyoto, Japan. 🤩💖
Kintsugi (金継ぎ, litt. “golden joinery”✨) recently became very popular in Western countries. It is the traditional Japanese technique of repairing ceramics with lacquer and a metal powder (usually made from gold or silver).
I had the pleasure to meet with Ai-san last November, and got fascinated with her explanations of the art of lacquering, a process that requires time and patience.

Urushi”, sap from the lacquer tree, is used to lacquer wooden objects to make them more beautiful and robust. But lacquer is also an excellent glue for repairing objects.  Around the 16th century, Japanese craftsmen began to cover the break or crack, filled with urushi, with pigments (gold or silver powder, for example). This method became known as “Kintsugi”. Kintsugi acquired its letters of nobility thanks to the tradition of the tea ceremony (which I practiced for several years in Japan). Sen no Rikyu, an eminent tea master, felt that kintsugi was perfectly in tune with his philosophy of wabi-sabi (which promotes deriving value from imperfection and impermanence). For Rikyu, the imperfection of pottery was to be cherished. Repairs told not only the story of the vessel - in particular, the owner’s attachment to it to the point of having it repaired - but also the technical and artistic skills of the repairer. (Inspired by ”How to live Japanese”, excellent book by Yutaka Yazawa)

Kintsugi is about accepting the alteration of time, and embellishing cracks to enhance an object. It is an invitation to consider the beauty of imperfect things… and people!

Thank you to @maisonsatoparis for organizing wonderful workshops with knowledgeable, talented artists, and for their beautiful collection of Japanese ceramics and traditional objects. 
Thank you @Urujyu for spreading your tranquil, serene, gentle energy, along with your beautiful art and life values!
Weekend on the beautiful Côte d’Azur 💙: Roquebrune Weekend on the beautiful Côte d’Azur 💙: Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, near the Italian border 🇮🇹😎☀️. Feeling grateful 🥹💕
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💒🤩 Even without a light show (see previous post), 💒🤩 Even without a light show (see previous post), a visit to the Saint-Eustache church is a must! Magnificent architecture, the largest organ in France (alongside that of Notre Dame), many live concerts, and contemporary art pieces. For example, I love the beautiful “The Life of Christ” triptych, in bronze with white gold patina, by the American artist Keith Haring (1958-1990). It has been exhibited here since 2003. When you consider that Haring was gay, was an advocate for the rights of the LGBTG community 🌈, and died of AIDS, it just goes to show how much more open-minded this church has been for years, compared to the Catholic Church’s official positions on homosexuality. 
Eglise Saint Eustache, Metro Les Halles, on line 4. https://www.saint-eustache.org/en/

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🇫🇷 Même sans spectacle de lumière, la visite de l’église Saint-Eustache s’impose ! Une architecture magnifique, le plus grand orgue de France (avec celui de Notre Dame), de nombreux concerts en direct, et des œuvres d’art contemporain. Par exemple, j’adore le très beau triptyque « La vie du Christ », en bronze patiné à l’or blanc, de l’artiste américain Keith Haring (1958-1990). Il y est exposé depuis 2003. Quand on sait que Haring était homosexuel, qu’il a défendu les droits de la communauté LGBTG 🌈 et qu’il est mort du sida, on se rend compte à quel point cette église a été plus ouverte d’esprit depuis des années, par rapport aux positions officielles de l’Église catholique sur l’homosexualité. 
Eglise Saint Eustache, Métro Les Halles, ligne 4. https://www.saint-eustache.org
💒✨💖 They make astonishing light shows in Paris! Th 💒✨💖 They make astonishing light shows in Paris! This time, I went to the ”Luminiscence” show at Saint Eustache, my favorite church in Paris after Notre Dame. The church has been rooted in the heart of Paris (Les Halles) since the 16th century. This architectural marvel rivals Notre Dame with its extraordinary dimensions, its unusual architecture, and its blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles.
The show was a breathtaking experience (my videos cannot render its magnificence). The heart of the church (and its structure rising over 30 meters high) was totally transformed with video mapping, vibrant colors, light projections and dramatic music. That came with a super interesting story about the church‘s history, and its relation with historical figures, in the like of Molière (baptized there), Lully (Louis XIV’s composer), or Mozart (his mother’s funerals). More info: https://luminiscence.fr/paris/
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Today I treated myself to an early-morning session Today I treated myself to an early-morning session at the cinema 🎬☺️ I hadn’t done it for ages! There were only two of us in the theater… I loved this Italian film. Very important issues around women’s empowerment. It resonates with my family history. My mother was born in Italy of Italian parents who immigrated to France in the late ‘40s. Unfortunately, there were problems of domestic violence and poverty. My grandmother emancipated herself and became a very strong woman. My mother too. And me as well, I guess ☺️
I really recommend this wonderful film! “There is still tomorrow” by Paola Cortellesi. ❤️

🇫🇷Je me suis offerte une séance matinale au cinéma. 🎬☺️ Cela faisait une éternité que je ne l’avais pas fait. Nous n’étions que deux dans la salle ! J’ai adoré ce film italien. Des sujets très importants autour des droits des femmes. En résonance avec l’histoire de ma famille. Ma mère est née en Italie de parents italiens qui ont immigré en France à la fin des années 40. Malheureusement, il y avait des problèmes de violence conjugale et de pauvreté. Ma grand-mère s’est émancipée et est devenue une femme très forte, comme ma mère… et moi j’imagine ☺️. Je recommande vraiment ce merveilleux film ! « Il y a encore demain » de Paola Cortellesi ❤️

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Montmartre is always a good idea 😍 #IloveParis # Montmartre is always a good idea 😍 

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A refreshing spring afternoon, with a lovely strol A refreshing spring afternoon, with a lovely stroll along the Seine river 🌸🌳🌿🌤️ Rueil Malmaison, only 15 minutes from Place de l’Etoile by RER A train
🇫🇷Une belle après-midi de printemps au vert avec l’agréable promenade en bord de Seine à Rueil Malmaison 🌸🌳🌿🌤️ Seulement 15 minutes de la Place de l’Etoile par le RER A 😊
🇮🇹Un bel pomeriggio di primavera in campagna con una piacevole passeggiata lungo le rive della Senna 🌸🌳🌿🌤️ Rueil Malmaison, solo 15 minuti da Place de l’Etoile con la linea A della RER

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Gourmet break! 😋 Which also celebrates spring (my Gourmet break! 😋 Which also celebrates spring (my favorite season) and cherry blossoms 🌸, with delicious Wagashi (Japanese confection) and high-quality matcha 🍵 direct from Japan 🇯🇵
Gratitude 🙏🏻💓

Petite pause gourmande ! 😋 Qui célèbre aussi le printemps et les cerisiers en fleurs 🌸 avec de délicieuses Wagashi (pâtisseries japonaises) et du thé matcha 🍵 en provenance directe du Japon 🇯🇵 Merci la vie ! 🙏🏻💓

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Great weekend in Deauville 🤩😍 Only 2 hours drive f Great weekend in Deauville 🤩😍 Only 2 hours drive from Paris, or 2.5 hours by train.

Nestled along the picturesque coast of Normandy, the charming town of Deauville captivates visitors with its elegant architecture, vibrant atmosphere, and timeless sophistication. Renowned as a playground for the affluent and a sanctuary for artists, Deauville boasts a unique blend of seaside splendor and cultural richness that never fails to enchant. In the annals of Deauville’s storied history, the presence of luminaries such as Coco Chanel, alongside cinematic icons like Audrey Hepburn and directors like Claude Lelouch, serves as a testament to its enduring appeal and cultural significance. Their legacy continues to imbue the town with an air of glamour and romance, ensuring that Deauville remains an enchanting destination for generations to come!
Église Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis: I love this church Église Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis: I love this church in the Marais district in Paris, for its superb Baroque architecture and its magnificent clock. It was built between 1627 and 1641 by two Jesuit architects. It was the first church in Paris to break away entirely from the Gothic style and to adopt the new Baroque style of the Jesuits. It had an important influence on Parisian religious architecture.

I love beautiful clocks in Paris! They always make me reflect on time. On the use (or waste) of it. Seneca said, 2000 years ago, ”It’s not that we have little time, but more that we waste a good deal of it.” 

So, what are you doing with your precious time? 

Much love 🙏🏻❤️
Lydie

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La Scène Musicale -Boulogne-Billancourt. This is La Scène Musicale -Boulogne-Billancourt. 
This is only the 2nd time I've been to this beautiful venue in western Paris (inaugurated in 2017). Each time, I'm delighted with the whole experience! 🤩

Last Sunday, I saw a ballet in the venue’s magnificent auditorium, with sublime acoustics. It was based on Mozart's Requiem, his ultimate (and  unfinished) masterpiece. That music was already a good enough reason for me to go see the show. Then, the orchestra was conducted by a woman, another excellent reason! And third, the creation of choreographer Yoann Bourgeois was fascinating. Bodies falling from a high wall, then sinking into the ground (it was a little unsettling…). The excellent troupe of dancers also showed their mastery as they danced on a stage that spun, sometimes at incredible speed! The whole show was magnificent! 🤩

The 1st time I went to La Scène Musicale, I saw a ballet created by Benjamin Millepied (an amazingly talented French ballet dancer, who also gain fame in the US when he choreographed and performed as a dancer in 2010 movie Black Swan, on which set he met with actress -and future wife- Natalie Portman). That show I saw was a beautiful interpretation of Sergueï Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet” (which I absolutely adore). There was also a unique projection system enabling to mix stage performance with projections from outside the stage live performances (from backstage, terrace, etc.). It created a truly magical show! Also, Shakespeare’s mythical couple was interpreted, depending on the evening, by a man and a woman, or two men, or two women: a celebration of love in all its forms! 😍

Paris is such an amazing place for art lovers! I truly recommend La Scène Musicale, in the close suburbs of Paris (accessible by metro line 9, ”Pont de Sèvres” station)

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Happy New Year! January is the month to look forwa Happy New Year! January is the month to look forward to the year ahead and the journey within. Let’s start this journey in conscious. ❤️ Let’s give our life some direction. Happy self discovery! Happy New Year! ✨ Much love 💝 Lydie
PS: You know you are being true when your statements really resonate with you. 

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⬇️ FRANÇAIS CI-DESSOUS
⬇️ ITALIANO SOTTO

🇫🇷 FRANÇAIS 
Bonne année ! Janvier est le mois où l'on se réjouit de l'année à venir. Commençons ce voyage par un voyage intérieur, en conscience. ❤️ Donnons une direction à notre vie. Bonne découverte de vous-mêmes ! Bonne année !✨💝 Lydie 
PS : Vous savez que vous êtes dans le vrai quand vos déclarations résonnent vraiment avec vous.

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Ce petit exercice d'introspection ne prend que 20 minutes de votre temps aujourd'hui, mais ce moment de réflexion concentrée peut faire une énorme différence dans votre vie :-)

🇮🇹 ITALIANO
Buon anno!
Gennaio è il mese in cui si guarda all'anno che verrà. Iniziamo questo viaggio in modo consapevole. ❤️ Diamo una direzione alla nostra vita. Buona scoperta di sé! Buon anno!
Con molto amore 💝 
Lydie
PS: Sai di essere sincero.a quando le tue affermazioni risuonano davvero con te.

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Questo piccolo esercizio di autoindagine richiede solo 20 minuti del tuo tempo oggi, ma questo momento di riflessione concentrata può fare un'enorme differenza nella tua vita :-)
I love Paris AND I love many other wonderful place I love Paris AND I love many other wonderful places in France! Like the beautiful mountains of the Alps: breathtaking scenery, blue skies, fresh air, invigorating hikes 😀 Plus, I celebrated my birthday with my beloved niece (whose birthday is right after mine), and she baked both of our cakes with love 🎂😋 I feel so grateful 🙏🏻❤️
Much love, 
Lydie

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J'aime Paris ET j'aime beaucoup d'autres endroits merveilleux en France ! Comme les magnifiques montagnes des Alpes : paysages à couper le souffle, ciel bleu, air frais, randonnées revigorantes 😀 De plus, j'ai célébré mon anniversaire avec ma nièce bien-aimée (dont l'anniversaire est juste après le mien), et elle a préparé nos deux gâteaux avec amour 🎂😋 Je me sens si reconnaissante 🙏🏻❤️
I love Paris over Christmas! So many things to enj I love Paris over Christmas! So many things to enjoy 🤩💖 Like this enchanted forest set up on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) accompanied by the illumination of its façade. Free and festive events on offer for young and old alike —like taking a ride on a beautiful Carousel, sledging and climbing! 🧗‍♂️
Much love and gratitude 🙏🏻❤️
Lydie

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Christmas magic at Vaux-le-Vicomte Castel, a 17th Christmas magic at Vaux-le-Vicomte Castel, a 17th century masterpiece of French architecture, situated 55 km (34 mi) southeast of Paris. During the festive season, it transforms into a winter wonderland, adorned with Christmas decorations that bring a touch of magic to its historic halls and gardens. 🎄✨🤩 

I LOVE this castle at ANY season! 💖

👉🏼First, because of the splendor of its architecture and garden, and its historical significance. It was designed by the triumvirate of architect Louis Le Vau, painter-decorator Charles Le Brun, and landscape architect André Le Nôtre. The result was so harmonious and innovative that it set new standards for château design, foreshadowing the grandeur of Versailles.

👉🏼And second, I love this castle because its story is both captivating and tragic. 
Commissioned by Nicolas Fouquet, the Superintendent of Finances under Louis XIV, the castle was conceived as a symbol of wealth, power, and artistic achievement. In 1661, Fouquet hosted a lavish celebration at Vaux-le-Vicomte, catching the attention of Louis XIV. However, instead of admiration, this led to Fouquet's arrest on charges of embezzlement. His dream shattered, Fouquet spent his remaining days imprisoned, marking a tragic chapter in the castle's history… 
(Louis XIV, after having ordered the arrest of Fouquet, commissioned the same trio Le Vau, Le Brun, and Le Nôtre to design its own palace at Versailles. They transformed the hunting lodge into the opulent palace we know today.)

👉🏼Despite Fouquet's fate, Vaux-le-Vicomte's influence on French architecture and culture is undeniable, and the castle remains a symbol of artistic brilliance!

👇🏼If you'd like to share in the comments what your favorite château is and why, I'd love to hear from you! 🙏🏻

Much love, ❤️
Lydie @ A Good Life in Paris

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