The RATP, the organization that runs the bus and metro services in Paris, is doing a major overhaul of the metro system and the ambitious project will last till 2030. Many metro stations are being renovated and updated with new lighting designs, sleeker platforms and new seats.
The Opera station for line 7 looks like it’s about to be renovated. I noticed all the posters on the platform had been stripped, usually a sign that the station will be renovated. For anyone else it’s no big deal and would probably not even notice, but for me it was hitting the jackpot. As you know for the past four years I’ve been astutely taking photos in the metro and I am always looking for new posters or stripped down walls.
The frames at the Opera stop provided a rich photographic opportunity with fragments of color, cement, typeface, faces and graffiti and below are the results. Some almost look like maps or even abstract paintings.
What are your thoughts about them and what do they represent to you. Would love your feedback.
Christmas & New Years in Paris-My Apartment for Rent December 24 to January 3(dates flexible)
How would you like to spend a magical Christmas and festive New Years in Paris?
I am renting my apartment out from December 24 to January 3, (dates are flexible) a total of 10 nights for $2500.
Centrally located in the heart of the Marais near the St. Paul metro station, it's a spacious one-bedroom 750 sq. ft. loft style apartment with 12 ft. ceilings, decorated in chic Mid-Century Modern furniture and sleeps one or two people in a Queen size bed. Amenities include A/C, washer/dryer, 16" flat screen TV, dishwasher, internet connection/Wifi and free long distance calls to the U.S. The apartment is located on the second floor with an elevator.
Photos upon request. Please email me at [email protected] if you are interested.
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