Tête à tête

Marché Saint- Eustache- Les-Halles

Sunday Church Series - L'Ecoute

 On its own, Saint Eustache is one of my favorite churches in Paris, but Henri de Miller's sculpture is what I love about Paris, never afraid to mix the really old architecture with new and contemporary art. Henri de Miller's L'Écoute ( Listen) is a suprising delight for adults, children and of course photographers!

Merci Mademoiselle!

L'Écoute, Henri de Miller's 70 ton sandstone sculpture is interesting in its own right. The giant head resting in a hand was placed in front of the beautiful gothic St. Eustache in 1986. I think I'm finally getting use to the very contemporary/abstract art your find right next to the old and wonderful architecture all over Paris. Some I like more than others, but I don't find it as jarring as I did at first. I particularly liked seeing Miller's etchings in the sandstone. Wonderful texture.

The day we visited, I was trying my best to find a good angle to get a decent photograph, when this jolie jeune femme rode up on her bike, hopped off, struck this adorable pose for her friend to photograph and I took advantage of that little gift! Perfect.