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Jun 18, 2022Liked by James Graham

James, why no mention of Marc Riboud’s iconic Eiffel Tower painter?

The seven-year repainting schedule reminds me of an early Tom Stoppard radio play titled Albert’s Bridge, the philosophical musings of a man who spends his whole life painting and repainting a bridge. When he completes it, it’s time to start all over again.

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Right you are ! Don't think I've forgot...I've got that photo in my sights as I try to get in with the painters for a contempo version of Riboud. Sharp of you to mention. Right now I'm preparing three posts for today but plan to expand the Eiffel piece when I have a chance for further reading. Many thanks for the response.

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