Saw the Pompidou for free Sunday afternoon. such an amazing museum and library! It was created by former French President Pompidou and his wife, who were both patrons of modern art. While former American presidents build libraries, French ones build museums. The pieces ranged from minimalism to anti-museum pieces. I wish I had taken an art history class at some point, it would probably make a lot more sense, the progression of one art form to the next, as it seemed from reading about the pieces, they were usually reactions to other pieces. Overall, I don't think anyone could get bored there, each piece takes time to think about it. I am considering a year pass there, which is very affordable for students, and will pay for itself after 4 visits! The first art piece reminds me of what my bro is capable of, he knows his way around spray paint, wished he would do a piece me sometime (not so subtle hint). The second pic with the colored glass was actually a room in the French equivalent of the White House during Pompidou's presidency. Third is a view from the Pompidou, wasn't even to the top floor yet, can see Sacre Coeur in the distance. Finally, a shot of my walk home, I am a lucky girl.
Also did some book shopping yesterday, I had to stop and remind myself that I do have to eat on occasion, so I put a few back, all in all spent around 15 euros on 6 books, not a bad deal at all, thank you Gibert Jeune occasion livres! Oh Dad, I found a batman comic in FRENCH! You know you want it for your birthday.
Love and lots of books from the 5th!
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