The Bulletin #11

THE RECORD

THE BRIDGE / Sonny Rollins (1962)

A saxophone, a bridge, and a new beginning. After a self-imposed exile from the jazz scene, Sonny Rollins returned with The Bridge, an album of stunning clarity and bold improvisation.

Recorded after months of solitary practice on the Williamsburg Bridge, this masterpiece bridges past and future, structure and freedom. Certainly the most introspective recording of the "Saxophone Colossus".

THE BOOK

DOC HOLLIDAY / Paul West (1998)

More than just a Western legend, Doc Holliday was a man of contradictions: a feared gunslinger, a cultured Southerner, and a restless wanderer. In this literary portrait, Paul West paints an evocative and poetic picture of the infamous gambler and gunfighter, exploring the myth and the man behind it.

A gripping journey into the dust and danger of the Old West, where elegance meets raw survival.

THE EXHIBITION

CHIHARU SHIOTA / Grand Palais Immersif (jusqu’au 19 mars 2025)

Chiharu Shiota’s threads weave spaces where memory, identity, and absence intertwine. In this immersive exhibition at the Grand Palais, the Japanese artist invites us into a world where intricate red thread structures capture fragments of memories and emotions.

Blending sculpture and installation, her work explores the invisible connections between people and places. A visually striking and poetic experience where the ephemeral becomes tangible.

THE MOVIE

SCENT OF A WOMAN / Martin Brest (1992)

Al Pacino embodies Frank Slade, a blind, disillusioned, and incredibly charismatic former lieutenant colonel. When a young student becomes his caretaker for a weekend, what was supposed to be a simple assignment turns into an unforgettable life lesson for both men.

With sharp dialogues, moments of pure grace, and a now-iconic tango scene, the emotional tension is palpable throughout. A film that explores solitude, regret, and honor with rare precision.