1. Why should general public– especially the youth– come to galleries and take interest in contemporary art?

Galleries are a place where people can meet the work of new, young artists. Our role is to present now what is going to be in the museums in 10 years.

2. While one side of the gallery’s job is to open contemporary art up to the public, what is the other side?

We work to present the art to three groups of people: the public, art collectors who may buy the pieces, and museum curators, who can take the art and display it to a much wider audience. After each opening, we go to dinner with the collectors and curators to discuss where the art could move forward to after our exhibition.

3. What is the aim of Geers’ work, and how does transform when brought within the context of Parisian society?

Geers is trying to make understandable his own context within South Africa, the country where he was born and from which he was politically exiled until Nelson Mandela’s release from prison. Geers’ art allows him to aesthetically explore and come to terms with his part within the pain of South Africa’s past. He then invites the spectator into his emotions by working with the idea of chapelle and the mystic aspects of life. This can be seen in his painting’s resemblances to African tribal masks and the mirrored floor of the exhibition room. The destructive nature of South Africa’s past, when brought within proper and peaceful Paris, can be quite potent.

4. How would the widespread recognition of Geers’ work, which is so highly effected by South Africa, effect the country in return?

It’s always hard to imagine or know how an artist’s work will influence his own country. The distance when the artist no longer lives or works within his country of birth and influence can break many ties. Geers’ work is more a message for those outside the country than in.

YVON LAMBERT
108 rue Vieille-du-Temple
Metro: Filles du Calvaire
Exhibition April 26-May 31
Hours:
Tuesday – Wednesday / 10am – 1pm and 2.30 pm – 7pm
Thursday – Saturday / 10am –  7pm
http://www.yvon-lambert.com/
Current exhibitions :
Kendell Geers – Solve et Coagula | April 26, 2014 – May 31, 2014 
Olivier Mosset – TU M’, MUTT, TUTU. | April 26, 2014 – May 31, 2014 
Upcoming exhibitions :
Mario Testino – Extreme | June 6, 2014 – July 24, 2014 
Group Show – Scars of Our Revolution | June 6, 2014 – July 24, 2014 

Article : Amanda Hinton

It all started with a chance encounter. Isaac Larose Farmer, party aficionado from Quebec, and Marc Beaugé, journalist from Paris (Le Monde, les Inrockuptibles, SoPress), met at a friend’s dinner party. After chatting about clothes, architecture, and books, they quickly realised they shared the same references. It was love at first sight for Marc, who later e-mailed Isaac proposing to collaborate on a project: “Would you want to do a brand together?” A meeting was called, a few ideas were thrown around, and again, they left it up to chance. Each wrote down 3 items, and if there was a match, they would run with it. It could have been small leather goods, or gloves, but their round of Russian roulette revealed a common passion: five panels. Marc humbly suggested Isaac’s name and well, the rest is history.

They had the brains; now, they needed the hands. After doing some investigation (scouring fashion blogs and phonebooks), Marc and Isaac found their girl: Pauline Brosset, a young apprentice to a Lanvin master and bespoke hat maker. Pauline later joined on as a full-time partner, and 2 became 3. Call it fate. The guys launched their first season in September 2012 with one model and 600 caps. They’re growing slowly but surely, and gaining even more momentum, with the help of a recent collaboration with ami. They’ve also been picked up by hipster boutiques like Opening Ceremony in Manhattan and Centre Commercial in Paris and featured in magazines like Le Monde, GQ and NYmag.

Thanks to Larose, five panels are making a serendipitous comeback. But were they ever really gone? Still, Larose is putting its own stamp on the trusty ball cap: shorter brims, vintage prints and unique materials (even curtain fabric!). Their luxury five panels are each hand-made and are fast becoming a must-have in high-end streetwear. So with all of this success, does the brand have plans to launch other products? The team will try out new hat models this season, but they’re definitely sticking to their original philosophy: do one thing, and do it well, much like the Barbour coat or the Clarks desert boot. Marc noticed a growing phenomenon in street fashion: mixing styles, with signature items. Like all wardrobe staples, the Larose cap is meant to be worn with no boundaries. Frankly, we’d sport it with anything.

http://www.laroseparis.com/

Be on the lookout for the new collection being launched during Men’s Fashion Week! In the meantime, want to know where the cool guys of Larose hang out in Paris? Check out where you might run into them when they’re not in the showroom:

Au Bascou / 38, rue Réaumur / 75003

Just a few steps away from the infernal rue de Bretagne, a real restaurant, with tablecloths, old people and comfort food from the Southwest.

Le café coutume / 47, rue de Babylone / 75007

Le caféothèque / 52, rue de l’Hôtel de Ville / 75004

When we feel like showing off, we hang around here with one of the best cups of coffee in Paris and some chic reading. Just for effect.

Le marché aux Puces de Clignancourt / Metro Porte de Clignancourt

Between the fake Nikes and stoner t-shirts, there’s always something to buy at the Puces de Clignancourt.

Yvon Lambert / 108, rue Vieille du Temple / 75003

The best bookstore in Paris, connected to one of the best galleries in Paris. What more is there to ask for?

La Bibliothèque des Arts Décoratifs / 107, rue de Rivoli / 75001

A beautiful area that’s quiet and smart. You’ll find the most unique fashion and design books, and with a little luck, your neighbour might make eye contact with you… Plus, Colette is just around the corner. Sweeeeeet deal.

 

George les canettes / 11, rue des Canettes / 75006

Perfect to party as if you were on the Titanic…

Nose / 20, rue Bachaumont / 75002

The ideal place to find out that you’ve been wearing the wrong perfume since before you can even remember and that it’s urgently time to change… All that in good humour and taste, of course.

 

Old England / 12, boulevard des Capucines / 75009

It’s closed? Really? Really really? Who cares, we’ll keep combing the aisles of this temple of style, English, bourgeois, and so uptight…

Turkish restaurants in the rue du Faubourg Saint Denis / Métro Strasbourg Saint-Denis.

The morning after, around 12:30, go up the Rue du Faubourg Saint Denis, grab a seat indoors and order a mountain of Turkish pizza for 3 euros… everything will feel better.

Le Village / 8, rue de Versigny / 75018

The coolest bar in Paris, or almost… Inside, you’ll see real Parisians, workers taking their coffee break and loitering barflies. Great place for a sociological study. And you won’t come across Garance Doré here, we promise.

Article: Felix Vo

Location :
street:108, rue vielle du temple
open from Tue to Fri,
10:00-13:00 and 14:30-19:00;
Saturday: 10:00-19:00
metro: filles du calvaire

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