One of the most interesting events of “
Street Art Meets Modigliani” was the part where street artists were recreating some artworks of the Livornese painter. This reminded me of an interesting place in Paris: rue Cavallotti, a short street in the 18th
arrondissement that strangely comes alive when the shops close their heavy shutters, decorated following the style of famous painters.
“Seated Woman with Child” (Motherhood), 1919
d'après Modigliani (1884-1920)
A mix of “Arearea” (Joyousness), 1892
and “Ia Orana Maria” (Hail Mary), 1891
d'après Gauguin (1848-1903)
A mix of “Woman in Blue Reading a Letter”, 1663
and “Mistress and Maid”, 1667
d'après Vermeer (1632-1675)
Sadly it didn't last: these photos were taken in July 2004 and a few years later the paintings had already been ferociously defaced by taggers. In summer 2011 the shutters were repainted with names and logos of famous venues of the
Belle Époque.
External links:
Que deviennent les rideaux peints de la rue Cavallotti? (Inside Paris, in French)
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Rue Cavallotti : The smallest open-air art museum in Paris! (Les Studios de Paris)
On July 14th, somewhere in Le Marais, took place the third annual meeting of Livorno Daily Photo with Versailles Daily Photo.
By the way, if you have seen ciel's post, this is the picture we were taking in the Village Saint Paul.
Amedeo Modigliani, Reclining Nude on White Pillow, 1917
In the 15th arrondissement, not far from the Parc André Citroën, rue Modigliani is not an impressive street for Parisian standards.
It has a nice fountain called “fontaine des Polypores” (Polypores fountain), also commonly known as Modigliani fountain. It is a 1983 work by the sculptor Jean-Yves Le Chevalier.
When in Paris, we often visit Père Lachaise and never miss a few moments at Modigliani's tomb.
