Steve McCurry‘s photos are seen in some of the world’s finest publications. To celebrate the 2012 edition of In Love With Magnum 2012, the photographer will be holding an exhibition in the salons of La Belle Juliette, and you can even come down and meet him in person… We love photography (as well you know by [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
