"a child who grows up among things made more beautifully than necessary grows up believing that big things are still possible" is a really beautiful sentiment. Art is possible, worthwhile, and necessary, but can also look like ordinary things.
I think it's the one thing that keeps inspiring me when walking here in Paris - like the continuous feeling of *they didn't need to make it this beautiful/nice - and yet they did*. Coming from a very functionally oriented society (Finland) with different kinds of strenghts, it's been a pleasure experiencing another way of being.
I always learn something new from reading your newsletter, thank your for the etymology of the word canicule!
"a child who grows up among things made more beautifully than necessary grows up believing that big things are still possible" is a really beautiful sentiment. Art is possible, worthwhile, and necessary, but can also look like ordinary things.
I think it's the one thing that keeps inspiring me when walking here in Paris - like the continuous feeling of *they didn't need to make it this beautiful/nice - and yet they did*. Coming from a very functionally oriented society (Finland) with different kinds of strenghts, it's been a pleasure experiencing another way of being.