Carol Pio Pedro, Autor em 30 Jours à Paris

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Picasso.mania at Grand Palais

21 de October de 2015 — by Carol Pio Pedro — 0

Paris cultural season has just started and one of the major events is the exhibition Picasso.mania at Grand Palais.

The exhibition is chronologically and thematically structured, which makes it easier for the visitor to observe the different phases and styles of Picasso’s career as well as the growth of his popularity and the myth built up around his name.

Altogether there are 400 works exhibited. And the big news of this exhibition is the presentation of 300 works by contemporary artists around the world who have reproduced and interpreted his image and some of his most emblematic creations. These are not just paintings, engravings and sculptures, but also movies, songs and advertisements.

Depoimento artistas — Artists testimonials

"A bigger card players" by David Hockney — “A bigger card players” by David Hockney

There are also 100 works by Picasso that came from Pompidou and Picasso museums (both in Paris) and from family’s personal collection. It is interesting to observe how paintings are displayed side by side on the walls, just like the artists of the Cubist movement – which Picasso is one of the creators – liked to present their works.

Picasso's work exhibited at Picasso.mania — Picasso’s work exhibited at Picasso.mania

Picasso.mania is impeccable, dynamic, stunning! Although it has many multimedia features, the curator did an awesome job on keeping the focus on what really matters: the genius of Pablo Picasso.

The exhibition will run from October 7th to February 29th 2016.

I reccomend you to buy tickets in advance on the official website to avoid long lines! Unmissable!

Where: Grand Palais – 3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris.
How much: 14€ (full rate)
Metro: Champs-Élysées – Clemenceau (lines 1 and 13)

Bisous,

Carol

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Coming soon – Picasso.mania

24 de September de 2015 — by Carol Pio Pedro — 0

Museums and exhibitions are always on my list of places to visit and this is one of the greatest things that travel can grant me.

Paris has many of excelent options for those who appreciate art and history. There are museums for all tastes and interests far beyond the Louvre and d’Orsay, but we leave it to another post!

For now, I stick to the major cultural event of the city in the second semester: Picasso.mania at Grand Palais!

I love Picasso! His paintings are my favorite! His Museum is my favorite! I confess that I would like to be an expert in art to explain it technically and rationally. But all can say is that his works get me and the explanation is almost childish: colors, shapes, expressions…. Of course there was a lot of study, research and technique involved, but he makes everything look really simple and easy! It’s fun and lovely to distinguish the different phases of his career by observing his works exhibited in the museum that has his name!

That´s why I’m so excited with this new exhibition in town, which will have greater focus on Picasso’s figure and the influence he has had on many artists, such as painters, poets, writers and filmmakers. The exhibition is punctuated by some of his works housed in Musée Picasso and Pompidou.

Can´t wait to visit it

Where: Grand Palais – 3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris.
When: October 07th to February 29th 2016
How much: €14 (full fare)
Metro: Champs-Élysées – Clemenceau (lines 1 and 13)

Bisous,

Carol

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Packing for Paris in Fall | October

18 de September de 2015 — by Carol Pio Pedro — 0

My next trip is coming up and today I started to choose the clothes and accessories to wear in Paris in Fall. This is the first time I´m visiting the city in October. So first I checked the forecast, the average temperature, probability of precipitation and also checked some articles and lists of what the Parisians wear in this time of the year. I gathered all the information, adapted suggestions to my taste and style and prepared a list, that I now share with you.

When I travel I choose convenience over quantity. It’s not easy to leave some items behind, but I don´t like carrying on heavy luggages up and down…

Nowadays, I prefer to try my clothes on and choose the outfit at home rather than taking care of it during the trip. Well, today was the day. I´ve chosen pretty much everything, but will finish packing one day prior to departure, because I´ve been tracking the weather forecast daily and might have surprises… I do it on www.weather.com

I saw that in October the days are gray and the temperature is between 46ºF and 59ºF and the probability of raining is high … Adding this information to convenience and comfort I look for, here is my list for 10 days:

Leather jackets: 3 … Neutral colors to throw with dresses and denim;
Dresses: 8 … neutral, printed, long sleeve, short sleeve. They fit well with leather jackets and tights.
Sweaters and cardigans: 5 … Basic colors to be worn over the dresses and underneath the jackets;
Tights: I’m taking my black ones: 40 denier and wool tights, just in case;
Coat: 1 black, for colder days or a special occasion;
Shoes: 2 flat shoes, 1 espadrille, 1 high heel.
Scarves: 5 … neutral and colorful ones
Denim: 1 skinny – it goes well with everything!
Purses: 2 crossbody bags
Sunglasses: 2

Other than that, I always have pills for nausea, headache and fever. I do not bring many jewels and bijoux… Makeup, just the basics (I always buy some more during the trip). And I use Sealbag to protect my luggages!

Bisous,

Carol

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