Paris was a blast. It was my first time to Europe so it was quite a big deal for me. The reason for my trip was that Ray Caesar was exhibiting in a three person show at Magda Gallery. Ray, his wife Jane and I ran around town checking out the sites, meeting nice people and eating lots of food. The thing I found so amazing was how much the Parisians were absorbing American pop and street culture. I found books of many of the artists I work with being sold in bookstores. There were also many European life style magazines covering artists like Jeff Soto, Ray Caesar, and Gary Baseman… which surprised me. It was also nice to find a few galleries who show similar work to what we show. It seems Europe is really embracing this esthetic. I was fortunate to have my friend Andre Niemeyer show me all over the city. Andre is a painter from Brazil who has been living in Paris for the past seven years. He seems to know Paris better then most Parisians. I was also fortunate to spend a few days with American born artist Sunny Buick who has been living in Paris for the past three years. Having helpful tour guides who speak French is a life saver when you only know a few words of the language.

Jonathan LeVine in front of the Eiffel Tower

Magda Gallery february 25th - april 22nd, 2006
Ray Ceasar, Sas Christian, Erwin Olaf : Nostalgia

Artist Ray Caesar, guest, and Hans Boch, owner of Kochxbos Gallery Amsterdam

Ray Caesar's wife, Jane, Gallerist Madgna Danysz, and Frederica,
Jonathan LeVine's Favorite Italian MySpace friend

Ray Caesar and Frederica have a stare-off
in front of Caesar's Fly Trap

Frederica and Jonathan LeVine

Magda and Ray Caesar enjoy an evening of
fantastic art, people, and conversation

Ray Caesar and Tattoo Artist Sunny Buick

The crowd mingles as cocktails are served

Jonathan LeVine and Artist Andre Niemeyer

The Dynamic Duo:Miss Van (right) and her twin sister

Ray Caesar and Miss Van

Party goers hang out, coveting their essentials for the evening

Jonathan LeVine stands before Notre Dame:
France's legendary cathedral

Arc de Triomphe Etoile

A claustrophobia-free Metro

Jonathan LeVine and International Artist and Tattooist Sunny Buick

Tattoo Artist Laura Satana at Exxxotic Tattoos

Jonathan in front of Oscar Wilde's grave at Cimetière du Père Lachaise

Ray Caesar and wife Jane

Jardin Des Tuileries near Musee du Louvre

Ray Caesar Napoleon Bonaparte

The Lazy Dog

The Parisian way - a hip shop with underground art
(literally, the art gallery is in the basement)

Peccadilles

Cemetary Pére Lachaise

Leeds students Claire Potter and John, two friendly travelers,
in front of rock legend Jim Morrison's grave

Space invader mosaic

Jean Christian Vidal, Owner of Do You Speak Martien?

Do You Speak Martien?

Christian's Mark Ryden Tattoo by Laura Satana

Jonathan ready to ascend Montmarte

Galerie du jour Agnes b.

The return home