MIDWEEK - David Hockney : Fondation Louis Vuitton Paris

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A MIDWEEK meetup to take advantage of low price Eurostar. David Hockney (b.1937) is recognised as one of Britains foremost artists. He currently has a major show at Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris. The Fondation is a destination in itself, particularly for its architecture and art exhibitions. An architectural masterpiece, designed by Frank Gehry it is striking and innovative. Situated in the Bois de Boulogne, the foundation offers beautiful views and access to the surrounding park, Jardin d'Acclimatation. Our meetup concentrates on developing your knowledge and understanding of Hockneys different approaches whilst visiting the Fondation. Hockney uses photography as a major creative element in his work and as a way to inform his photo realistic, as well as his semi-abstract, paintings, portraits and landscapes. Our meet-up will take place over one full day in Paris with an enthusiastic group of interested people, artists and photographers.
We meet at Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris and visit the Hockney show. Fondation Louis Vuitton is located in the Bois de Boulougne which is 30 mins from Gare du Nord - Eurostar. A group can meet at Gare du Nord to go to the Fondation Louis Vuitton together (to be discussed) OR meet at the Hockney show.
We will

visit the Hockney show at Foundation Louis Vuitton
look at David Hockneys subject matter
experiment with our iPhones/cameras to achieve multiple perspective images
photograph Fondation Louis Vuitton by Frank Gehry
create our own images influenced by Hockneys techniques and themes

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

an iPhone, iPad or camera with whatever lens you have.
After the meet-up, Apps or software for compositing different elements OR access to a laser printer OR a high street print shop/photo printer like Snappy Snaps.

Travel: You could do this as a Eurostar day trip or stay over night in Paris on the Tuesday or Wednesday. Flights to Paris with Ryanair, Easyjet OR Eurostar Train leaving from London St Pancras.
Accommodation: to be in easy reach of the Gare du Nord or Fondation Louis Vuitton. Try Airbnb OR Expedia for good deals for travel and accommodation.
Cost: The £95 fee includes

full day workshop in Paris at and around the Fondation Louis Vuitton
a photogenic Hockney inspired itinerary
group sharing of photographs on this page
There is a €16 entry fee to the Hockney exhibition

Not Included: Flights, travel costs, accommodation, insurance, food and drink, museum entry fees museum, local transport and anything not listed above needs to be paid for independently.
Payment: There are 2 payment options for this meet-up.
PayPal via Meet-up RSVP on this page. Meet-up now charge a transaction fee which is added to the event fee when you pay. You’ll automatically be added to the Meet-up attendee list.
**Pay £95 direct via PayPal to thephotographersschool@gmail.com** (please note the double s!), with no Meet-up transaction fee. You’ll need to send a message/comment that you paid this way to be added to the attendee list.
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