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Berenice Abbott exhibition at the Jeu de Paume from 21st February ? 29th April 2012

Inspired by Atget to document the profound change happening to her favourite city (New York), Berenice Abbott (1898-1991) was also Man Ray’s assistant during her time in Paris. Her photos show a fascinating period in the history of the United States; the architecture of a burgeoning industrial power, the Depression, followed by the country’s search [...]

Karlheinz Weinberger ?The Rebels? photo exhibition at the Galerie Esther Woerdehoff from 11th February ? 17th March 2012

Follow us, if you will, down to the underground to see the real rebels, a world of leather jackets, insanely-thick belt buckles and customised jeans. John Waters is a fan, and should you be…It’s the end of the 1950s. Karlheinz Weinberger (1921-2006) starts taking photos in an undergoudn gay club in Zurich before moving on [...]

A Hotel Photo, An Artist?s View (PHPA) The photographer for January 2012 is Cécile Henryon

Click the photo to read the accompanying text and see more work from Cécile Henryon.

Dinner at the Talma, the restaurant at La Belle Juliette

After numerous requests from guests, and comforted by the success of our brunch, the staff of the Talma decided to extend service to include evening meals. Since the restaurant opened, the chef has always used only the freshest produce, and we’re proud that everything is made on-site, including all the savoury and sweet sauces (whereas [...]

In Love With Magnum 2012 ? have your couple immortalised by Steve McCurry in a one-day photo studio at La Belle Juliette

As you know, we love photography (and photographers!) at HPRG. So we are very honoured to be one of the partners of the photo event In Love with Magnum. Valentine?s Day, 14th February, is a day for romance, the day to show your love. Each year, couples try their hardest to find that special present [...]

Paris Manga and Sci-Fi Show 4th & 5th February 2012 at the Porte de Versailles

If you thought Paris was just a sleepy city of beautiful architecture and dusty museums, you’re in for a shock. This bi-annual event is a mecca for cosplay fans, and your chance to meet Dave Prowse (the actor in the Darth Vador suit), sing some crazy karaoke, get your favourite manga signed by the author [...]

Piano concert with Eric Ferrand-N?Kaoua at La Belle Juliette, Thursday 9th February 2012 at 8pm

Around a original 1930s Pleyel pian, lovingly restored for La Belle Juliette, Eric Ferrand-N?Kaoua plays and talks about a piece of music or a musical theme, encouraging you to take part in an hour?s conversation…… There’s a free glass of champagne at the end of the concert too. Click the image to send an e-mail [...]

24 hours museum ? the photos

We mentioned this unusual event a few days back, and we knew that the building was worth seeing alone (as it’s generally closed to the public), but nothing had prepared us for the sights on offer, including genuinely spectacular architecture and the kitschest exhibition we’ve seen for quite a while…(photos: JasonW, except where noted)Before we [...]

Martijn Berk at the Hôtel des Grands Hommes

Dutch photographer / filmmaker Martijn Berk contacted us to ask if he could make a little film at the Grands Hommes, and as we’re really nice and like to help out with creative projects, we said yes! Here are a few photos from the shoot, the film itself, and more…As Martijn explains on hiw webstie, [...]

Debussy, music and the arts exhibition at the Orangerie from 22nd February ? 11th June 2012

Claude Debussy was very much inspired by the visual arts, et crossed paths with some very interesting, creative people. This new exhibition at the Orangerie tells more…Debussy met artists and poiets of his era that allowed him to appreciate works by Renoir, Vuillard, Degas, Camille Claudel, Maurice Denis, Redon, Bonnard, Carrière, Gauguin… His music was [...]