An image of a bygone era. No cars or big crowds. The second half of the 19th century.
The hunger for news and magazines is timeless.
In the image we see several men and also a woman with a wicker basket looking concentratedly at the offer around the kiosk. The kiosk is covered with various advertising boards. Both for soap, chocolate and aperitifs as well as for the New York Herald, the Daily Mail and for various French newspapers. There was great interest in international news.
Paris in the 19th century was a city of radical transformation, characterized by industrialization, social revolutions and cultural flourishing. In the second half, Paris underwent a spectacular modernization under the leadership of Baron Haussman, who introduced wide boulevards, stately buildings and new infrastructure. The city became the center of art and literature, with figures such as Baudelaire, Zola and Monet. The rise of Impressionism changed the art world, while cafés and salons were vibrant meeting places for intellectuals. The World Exhibitions of 1855 and 1889 - when the Eiffel Tower was unveiled - confirmed Paris as a world city. The 19th century made Paris the city of light and progress.
After closing my gallery in Antwerp, I ended up at Werk Aan De Muur where I found the opportunity to share all the beauty that has passed through my hands through this way. Furthermore, I also have the permission of some artists I have been working with for.. Read more…