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Helmo - Loup (Wolf) from the “Bêtes de Mode” -series for Galeries Lafayette, 2009.
“A system of colored gels colored blue and red on the panes makes it possible to see the portrait mode sometimes, and sometimes the animal portrait. For this installation, the optical system of the gelatines of color was replaced by projection lights, – red and blue.Source.”
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“ - Where is he? Where’s Captain Jack and why is the rum gone?”
Lovely funny moments of Johnny and Mutaz Essa Barshim (Qatari track and field athlete) during a private meeting 3 years ago, on this day (March 28) at the Galeries Lafayette, in Doha, Qatar.
3 years ago (2019), on this day (March 28) Johnny Depp visited the luxury department Store “Galeries Lafayette”, in Doha, Qatar for a special meeting with children with special needs.
During his second day in Doha, after attending the opening ceremony of the National Museum of Qatar on March 27, 2019, Johnny was invited by Adel Ali Bin Ali (Chairman & President of Ali Bin Ali Holding) and Nabeel Ali Bin Ali (Vice-Chairman & EVP of the company) for a private meeting, followed by a special meeting with a group of children with special needs.
“Kids make me happy. I feel blessed if I can bring a smile on their pretty faces” – Johnny Depp.
The meeting happened at ‘La Suite’ penthouse which was decorated with posters of Johnny who surprised them, cuddled and interacted with each child individually; spreading love and happiness with his special way.
During the meeting with adults, Johnny also met the singer Mohamed Chaker and the Qatari track and field athlete Mutaz Essa Barshim.
“We are delighted to be able to host the international star and friend, Johnny Depp. It has been a very special rendezvous, which was made even more memorable by the kids. Depp has a heart of gold and we are touched by his sensitivity towards each child.” ~ Adel Ali bin Ali
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(from top to bottom: Sainte Chapelle, Palais Garnier, & Galeries Lafayette)
There was a small moment when I let the negative sides of this city get me down. The gloomy winter, the smelly metro, and an unfortunately high number of homeless people. Things that should be addressed when painting an overall picture of what this city really is and recognize that it’s not without its faults, but not to let yourself get jaded when there is also so much extraordinary beauty that Paris has to offer. When I look around at all the incredible detail on almost every single building, I think about how much time and care has gone in to the architectural beauty of this place. Every corner turns to another work of art.
When someone tells me that they visited Paris and didn’t care for it, or had a negative experience, it truly makes me sad. Sure, everyone is different and has their own preferences and sees things from their own perspective. But I just don’t know how you could visit something like Sainte-Chapelle and be anything less than blown away. Or how you can live in a place like this for most of your life and not take advantage of just how much there is to do.
Living abroad is such a unique experience to see a place with a totally fresh perspective. As a local foreigner. A temporary resident with an expiration date on our experiences. Parisians tell me all the time that I know this city even better than them, but I try to use these opportunities to encourage them to correct that. If someone who has lived in your city for a mere 7 months has seen more than you have in your whole life, use that realization to get out and explore! I know life has a tendency of getting in the way, but its never too late to start.
