A bittersweet day. We reflect on a full 2 weeks, numerous performances and art exhibitions. The class met in the Luxembourg Gardens for student presentations. We discussed their research papers in the context of the course while offering direction and ideas for their further research.
The Luxembourg Gardens is an ideal way to experience Paris en plain air. The Gardens open
out from the palace of Catherine de Medici. They host a small pond where children navigate toy sailboats. Sculpture, fountains, and instillation art adorns the gravel paths. The symbiosis in the garden between traditional art works and contemporary installations: between political history and a simultaneous openness to risk taking seems as apt metaphor for this class and a perfect way to wave au revoir to Paris.
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