Nelson Mandela: from Prisoner to President

There are only three days left (including today) to see the extraordinary exposition honoring Nelson Mandela at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris. When I wrote about it on July 4th, I reported that the exhibit ended on July 6th. I went there on the 6th and learned that it had been prolonged until July 27th. I was relieved because I did not allot nearly enough time for my visit - particularly to view the many videos that are displayed (in English with subtitles) - and saw that I needed to return.

To whet the appetites of those in Paris who still have the opportunity to see the exposition in person, I'm presenting several photos of what awaits you at Paris' City Hall. For those who are not in Paris, I hope that you'll appreciate this virtual visit!

Reproduction of Mandela's Robben Island cell
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Opening Panel
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Bead portraits of Mandela
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Model of sculpture by Marco Cianfanelli
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Side view of elements composing model of sculpture by Marco Cianfanelli
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Panel featuring Mandela and Johnny Clegg - the White Zulu (detail)
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Sketches by Reshada Crouse
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Posters of Mandela as prisoner
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Mandela and de Klerk - Nobel Prize recipients (detail)
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Mandela as statesman (detail)
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Nelson Mandela: de prisonnier à Président (from Prisoner to President)
Hôtel de Ville de Paris
75004 Paris
Free entry via the courtyard in front of the Hôtel de Ville
Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM (last access at 6:30 PM)

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