Late in the 19th century, Paris hosted two major international expositions: the 1889 Universal Exposition, was held to mark the centennial of the French Revolution and featured the new Eiffel Tower; and the 1900 Universal Exposition, which gave Paris the Pont Alexandre III, the Grand Palais, the Petit Palais and...
Marie-Pierre Dieterlé: Martin Luther King Park
About "Martin Luther King Park" says Marie-Pierre: This series is an ongoing project about my neighbourhood under construction in Paris with a center park called "Martin Luther King". This area is widely cited as a role model for the « Grand Paris » with new environmental and architectural standards. I...
Streets of Paris in 1960
France emerged from World War II in the 1960s, rebuilding the country physically and the nation's national identity through the French Fifth Republic. Under the leadership of President Charles de Gaulle (1959–1969), France regained its great power status. Charles Weever Cushman was born in Poseyville, Indiana, on July 30, 1896....
Harry Gruyaert at Maison Européenne de la Photographie
Harry Gruyaert's photographic work will be exhibited at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie, in Paris, from April, 15th to June, 14th. Maison Européenne de la Photographie 5/7 Rue de Fourcy 75004, Paris, France www.mep-fr.org