SHARING WITH ME

David Altmejd "The Eye" For some reason or another I had not been to the Beaux Arts museum in my previous trips to Canada. It's slightly off the beaten track but as I try not to take public transport when traveling regardless of distance, I had not trudged up and down the very boring streets to get there. It was certainly worth it. The David Altmejd greets you majestically. It’s called «The Eye» and is really a spectacular statue. The main exhibition I wanted to see was the Tom Wesselmann - "Beyond Pop". I did not know anything about this artist although had quite obviously seen his work in posters or books. His name rang no bell at all. In 2007, I went to see Roy Liechtenstein at the Pinacothèque in Paris with Jerome and Laurent. They certainly knew his work infinitely better than I did. Not a discovery perhaps but Pop art has never been top on my list so have not detoured to see exhibitions. Today I try and ask myself why I don’t like something. This ...

Once again I was in Montreal. The hotel I had chosen was called L HOTEL and had caught my eye on Internet for the a slogan     Where else can you have breakfast with Lonquist, a martini     with Jim Dine, stroll pas a series of Rosenquists or sleep with     Lichtenstein?     Yes, most of our rooms have original art work also. I was in «Calder» - but it was not original art work as you can imagine. Botero and «Love» were welcoming me after the long haul from Paris. Botero "Love" -that hotel Inside next to the bar Next to this statue Montreal is a little like Mondrian’s «New York» or one of his paintings on the same theme. Neatly set out in parallel lines and impossible to lose yourself in.  Mondrain - New York A Canadian friend is always losing himself in Paris as streets twist and turn. In Montreal, the horizontal streets are very long and in a way, the centre of the city is not unlike ...

A friend from Canada has been staying with me for a week after competing in the International swimming champions in Italy. A childhood dream was to visit Mont Saint Michael in Normandy. Light years ago I had worked in Saint Malo and visited the site many times but was interested to do so again despite the rumours that the new car park was over 2 kilometres from the actual Mount and navettes were rare commodities. The walking doesn’t worry me.  Chateaubriad island late afternoon The other place which I love is Saint Malo. Without any doubt it is one of the most beautiful beaches I know. Some five kilometres long. Shells ? Walking along the beach While the main attraction of St-Malo remains its grandiose walled citadel, all and sundry are also drawn by what lies on the other side of the ramparts. The falling tide reveals several sandy beaches of fine white sand and a cluster of rocky islands that may be reached on foot. The latter are home to a variety of ...

M.S.M. At the beginning of next month but in the meantime...... One of my favorite places..... And where is this ? 

Nikki or I prefer Nicky, is passionate about many things. Her work, art, reading and now a new discovery for me - gardening. She spent a good two hours on my balcony yesterday re-planting, planting and talking to my plants in general. It’s a pleasure for me to see this energy and an activity which pleases her so much. Pantheon in the background View at the right Central view with Notre Dame And there is another passion which has crept into her sculptures. Animals. I crack for many animal sculptures and really enjoyed «L'Animal dans tous ses états» at the Musée des années 30 a month or more ago. (" Reassuring or Otherwise:" 17th May ) Nikki’s animals can never be repeated. They are single pieces so when she gave me her baby snake for Mother’s day, I was enchanted. She had made a larger one but not for me as it is basically an incense burner and I am not an incense lady ! But this little one which I have given the ridiculous name of «Pinky» has found ...