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 for modernism and its lack of respect for the past. This exhibition show both the diversity and unity of her work.

Triborough Bridge © Berenice Abbott / Commerce Graphics Ltd. Inc.

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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… (lire la suite / continue reading)

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

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 many restaurant use preparations made by others). It’s exactly for this reason that the menu for the Talma has a reduced list of dishes.

Our specially-chosen suppliers are also a guarantee of the quality of the products we use. Qualitalia, for example, is a family business with numerous delicious products on offer. Their Buffalo mozzarella is absolutely delicious, made in the traditional fashion using buffalo milk (yes, buffalo milk), making it super creamy… (lire la suite / continue reading)

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.

photo : Steve McCurry / Magnum Photos

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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 and generally have a pretty crazy day!

photo de Yves Tennevin utilisée sous licence cc

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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 and reserve your seat! (lire la suite / continue reading)

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) (lire la suite / continue reading)

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… (lire la suite / continue reading)

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… (lire la suite / continue reading)