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Special Project [New Ways of Walking Through Cities ④] A Utopia for Travelers Who Love Romance and Art: Paris 2025.04.07 From the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, Montmartre Hill, and Notre Dame Cathedral, to the Etoile Arc de Triomphe, Luxembourg Park, the Seine and Pont Neuf bridge, and the Palace of Versailles, Paris is an incredible landmark in itself. It is a romantic city full of travelers from all over the world and a place where you can breathe in the scent of art. It is also a city of revolutions, with the French Revolution and the Paris Commune demonstrating the power of popular uprisings, and today, it is a charming place where Parisians live their lives in peace and freedom. Paris, the world’s cultural and artistic epicenter, is a city that has enriched and stimulated artists’ sensibilities from the Middle Ages to the present day, and is a mecca for those who wish to appreciate them. Yet, it is also a city that does not dwell on the past, but uses its great heritage as a springboard to create a contemporary interpretation of its own French flair and atmosphere, exuding an “ongoing” charm. Paris is as colorful as its fairy pitta, captivating the hearts of all who visit. Perhaps it is the city’s magical charm that makes its visitors, like the characters in the movie “Midnight in Paris,” continue to sing its praises. Architecture is sometimes not just about space, but a force that sustains life To Where the Light Leads One of the highlights of traveling to Paris is architectural exploration - visiting old buildings of various styles. Stunning buildings with a sense of antiquity and elegance elevate the city to a new level of sophistication, and even impress the most casual observers. In particular, it is even more special to see them through the eyes of an architect. The book, To Where the Light Leads (Book Romance), by Baek Hee-Sung, the first Asian to win the Paul Maymont Award in France as a working architect, focuses on the ancient architecture of France. The author’s vivid architectural descriptions, drawn from his expertise, give readers a sense of immersion as if they were the protagonist, Lumière. “The architect François Walcher encountered this destroyed medieval monastery, and instead of restoring it to its original state, he recreated it in his own way. The ruined medieval monastery and the glass and steel structure that he made habitable again felt like a parent and child growing old together over time. Despite the different materials, the old stone space and the glass and steel structure he built perfectly complement each other, and to me, a modern architect, they are a perfect piece of history.” - from To Where the Light Leads Buildings hold special meaning to people with memories of them. To Where the Light Leads builds on this universal truth - it tells a touching story with detailed descriptions of the buildings, heartfelt human emotions, and a message of love for family. The story, which portrays the message of love that a father wanted to convey to his son in his own way, is told through the lens of architecture, and the journey from darkness to light that the novel takes us on shows us the hope and driving force of life. The old memories inscribed in buildings may not be just the past, but a force that sustains the lives of those who share them. The artistic shock and delight of Korea’s first female Western painter A Flower’s Journey to Paris Korea has a painful and chaotic history, with its enlightenment period coinciding with the Japanese occupation of the country. Yet, even during this turbulent time, there were pioneers who used their talents to carve out their own niches, claiming the title of being the “first.” Na Hye-Seok, who made a name for herself as a Western painter at a time when Oriental painting was the dominant form of art, was recorded as Korea’s first female Western painter. However, this honorary title did not guarantee her a smooth path to success. As a promising Western painter, Na Hye-Seok experienced a moment of excitement when she traveled to Europe for a month-long artistic journey, which was quite unconventional at the time. But, in the whirlwind of history, her talent became a shackle that stifled her life. “When you first come to Paris and go to museums or art dealers and look at the paintings, you feel discouraged because they are so enormous and yours is so unremarkable. Just like if there is a lump of pollock roe, the master’s painting is as great as the lump, and yours is just a little, single roe. As a result, it takes a lot of wandering and deliberation to learn and study the situation and tricks of the painting world. A year or two passes in the meantime, and usually one has to make a detour to settle down. All in all, once a person comes to Paris, it will take him or her at least four or five years to learn his or her way of painting and to settle down.” - from A Flower’s Journey to Paris A Flower’s Journey to Paris (RB Books) is an account of Na Hye-Seok’s travels through Europe and the United States. Na traveled to Harbin, Moscow, Warsaw, Bern, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, New York, Hawaii, Yokohama, and other cities to experience the exotic atmosphere of the cities through the eyes of an artist, and to explore artistic ideas and people. A Flower’s Journey to Paris captures this beautiful period in Na Hye-Seok’s life. In particular, the writings she kept during her eight-month stay in Paris during the era of Picasso, Braque, and Matisse reveal her struggles and aesthetic sensibilities as an artist and woman. The journey awakened her senses and changed her identity nearly 100 years ago. Among them, the time in Paris must have been Na Hye-Seok’s most blossoming time, a time she will miss dearly. The true colors of Paris captured through walks and reflections Penser Paris The city you live in and the city you see through the eyes of a traveler will always be very different in appearance and impression. While a traveler’s eyes may be filled with fascination and excitement, for locals, cities are sometimes fierce scenes of life and sometimes the stage on which affectionate daily routines unfold. Nevertheless, it is the people who live there who can give us a deeper insight into the city. Penser Paris (Munji Publishing), an essay by a humanities scholar who lived in Paris for more than a decade and saw the city through the eyes of both a stranger and a local, sheds a colorful light on the city. The author enjoyed the everyday life in Paris up close and deep, and his deep affection for the city can be felt throughout. Above all, Penser Paris follows the author’s steps, who chose to get to know the city by walking through its narrow streets and alleys. “Parisians call the fairly self-sufficient neighborhoods where they can get around and do everything on foot, “quartiers.” There are markets, daycare centers, schools, hospitals, pharmacies, cafes, restaurants, parks, banks, post offices, churches, and everything else you need to live. If Montaigne said that he feels French only through Paris, Parisians feel that they are Parisians through their attachment to the “quartier” that they live. - from Penser Paris Penser Paris, based on the author’s extensive reflections on the city of Paris, crosses the boundaries of literature, art, history, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, geography, and other disciplines, drawing on his long walks through the city. As a result, readers can see the city from a broader perspective and get a glimpse of the people living a high-quality life there. It is also an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the city. Following the author’s steps through Penser Paris will give you the gift of time to truly understand the city. This book is a great place to start if you want to go beyond the vague excitement and fantasies and see the real Paris. “You see as much as you know” is an unquestionable truth. And, there are some things that become more fascinating the more you know about them. Paris, a city with a long and storied history that has shaped its identity, leaves a lasting impression on all who remember it. Sometimes through its inspiring art and culture, sometimes through its citizens’ revolution for a new society, and sometimes through the elegant and stunning everyday life of Parisians, Paris remains a beautiful city. If you spend some quality time in Paris, you may find yourself smiling softly as you realize that you can relate to what the French say every day. “La Vie est Pleine de Petits Bonheurs (Life is full of little blessings).” Written by Kim Young-Ihm Kim Young-Ihm #Paris #Romance #Art #Travele

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