Saturday, May 19, 2012

Signes du Samedi et Paris Rouge - Interdit!


Merci to my friend Carla Coulson who spotted this boy in the bright red jacket  behind me, as we chatted over coffee one day in the Marais.  Note the sign has been "altered" by a clever artist. I would love to know the name!

Update: Merci  to my friend Sandi, who is in Italy right this minute and has solved the mystery. The artist appears to be Clete Abraham!
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17 comments:

  1. French Girl in SeattleMay 19, 2012 at 12:36:00 AM CDT

    Lovely shot, V. I like how the sun highlights your subjects. Bon weekend! Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

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  2. martinealisonMay 19, 2012 at 1:56:00 AM CDT

    Une superbe photo... Que du bonheur à la regarder...
    Merci,
    Gros bisous

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  3. My name is RietMay 19, 2012 at 2:00:00 AM CDT

    What a lovely photo and I love that sign, well done.

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  4. UnknownMay 19, 2012 at 4:47:00 AM CDT

    Perfect in every way - colour, composition and light - how perfect! Have a lovely weekend Francesca x

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  5. This is BelgiumMay 19, 2012 at 5:07:00 AM CDT

    Great photo, how can you chat in the Marais and concentrate on a little art treasure like this all in one swoop?

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  6. This is BelgiumMay 19, 2012 at 5:07:00 AM CDT

    Great photo, how can you chat in the Marais and concentrate on a little art treasure like this all in one swoop?

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  7. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeMay 19, 2012 at 7:38:00 AM CDT

    Clet Abraham is the man who has left his mark in Florence... I just spotted one in Rome.
    I wonder if it is the same artist?

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  8. Cezar and LéiaMay 19, 2012 at 8:27:00 AM CDT

    Oh gosh, someone is stealing the white bar from the sign!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  9. HarrietMay 19, 2012 at 10:27:00 AM CDT

    Clever is the perfect adjective for this artist. I don't usually like 'street art' but must admit that I like this example because it is so clever.

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  10. MalyssMay 19, 2012 at 11:26:00 AM CDT

    The light is beautiful ,and the sign very funny!

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  11. PerthDailyPhotoMay 19, 2012 at 12:47:00 PM CDT

    It looks like it was pretty chilly judging by that snuggly red jacket Virginia, beautiful light, early morning or late afternoon?

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  12. JackMay 19, 2012 at 4:45:00 PM CDT

    I think Clet Abraham is the right name. VP has shown several of this street artist's clever modifications of street signs.

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  13. ALMay 19, 2012 at 7:01:00 PM CDT

    Excellent...we all need fun like this when the sign tells us not to do something!

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  14. JenniferMay 20, 2012 at 4:40:00 AM CDT

    Fantastic shot! I've seen those altered signs too and wondered about them.

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  15. Clista FischerMay 24, 2012 at 10:07:00 AM CDT

    Hi Virginia - My friend Suz and I met you, Mary, and Peter in January (and Richard near the pet cemetery!) and I continue to enjoy your photos! Brings back many memories for me. The artist IS Clet Abraham--Bing or Google him and see his work.

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  16. VirginiaMay 24, 2012 at 5:50:00 PM CDT

    Clista, I'm so happy to hear from you. I've been holding the photos from our meeting till I did so I could make sure I had your name correct. Please stay in touch and look for your smiling one day very soon!
    V

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  17. LA VIE EN ROSEMay 31, 2012 at 3:48:00 PM CDT

    LOVE this!! Great photo, great sign! Reminds me of the stuff that Banksy does!

    Sharon
    xxxx

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