Archive for October, 2009:

Halloween in Paris (?)

{ Posted on Oct 31 2009 by OhParis }
Categories : Paris Life & News
My mother, who instilled me with a fierce love for Halloween lore and festivities, always asks me if I'm doing anything to celebrate in Paris. "Meh," I inevitably say, "It's just not happening here. I'll probably just end up making ...Read More »

Tour d’Argent Wine Cellar Selling Off Prized Bottles

{ Posted on Oct 27 2009 by OhParis }
Categories : Paris Life & News
Wine lovers, take note: Le Tour d'Argent, one of Paris's "crème de la crème" restaurants, is looking to get rid of thousands of bottles from its massive collection of wines, champagne and other specialties. According to CNN, the cellar will ...Read More »

Just Back From FIAC: A Few Pictures of the 2009 Edition

{ Posted on Oct 25 2009 by OhParis }
Categories : Paris Life & News
I spent an afternoon at the FIAC today (see related post below) and took a few mostly impressionistic shots of the main show at the Grand Palais. I regret not getting over to the Tuileries/Louvre part of the event, which ...Read More »

Now On: FIAC (International Contemporary Art Fair)

{ Posted on Oct 23 2009 by OhParis }
Categories : Paris Life & News
The International Contemporary Art Fair, or FIAC, runs from October 22nd through 25th at the Grand Palais and the Louvre Museum. The 2009 edition features 210 exhibiting galleries and works from over 4,000 contemporary artists. For amateur collectors or those ...Read More »

Coming Up In Paris: FIAC (International Contemporary Art Fair)

{ Posted on Oct 17 2009 by OhParis }
Categories : Paris Life & News
You can feel a sense of mounting excitement in Paris these days as gallery owners and other art professionals scramble to open the next edition of the International Contemporary Art Fair, or FIAC, which will run from October 22nd through ...Read More »