Rotten rain - Prince

[Olivier]

We went to a modern art exhibition today in Vence near Nice, south of France.
One piece was clearly built on the famous song "Purple Rain". The room was painted in purple.
"Pluie Pourrie" means rotten rain, very timely unfortunately.

The piece was created in 2003 by Claude Leveque.

[Jakov Minić]

Yes, another musical genius has left us.
Truly sorry!

[Akira]

Olivier, thanks for sharing.  What made you visit there could have been the sign "o" the time...

[Ron Scubadiver]

Celebrities are checking out at an alarming rate.  Thank you for the artful bit of journalism.

[Anirban Halder]

I happen to land few days back here in Minneapolis - Prince's home ground. Thousands of fans gathered in "First Avenue" (a music venue/nightclub) that night and also in Prince's Paisley Park Studios. "First Avenue", the club appeared in many scenes of the film Purple Rain. Everything that could be purple, was purple that night. RIP Prince.

[Akira]

Anirban, thanks for the report from the "holy place".

Here is a related article posted on depreview.com:

http://www.dpreview.com/photography/7406111684/prince-on-tour-photographer-brian-ach

[Frank Fremerey]

Anirban. Thank you. Do doves really cry? --- My favorite of his, although "Christopher Tracey's Parade" is also not bad...

[Anirban Halder]

Thanks Frank and Akira. Akira - thanks for the link. Interesting.
Many high-rise building were lit purple here including a bridge on a major highway.
What more - Uber cars are purple in Uber app.

[Thomas G]

Thanks Frank and Akira. Akira - thanks for the link. Interesting.
Many high-rise building were lit purple here including a bridge on a major highway.
What more - Uber cars are purple in Uber app.

[Jakov Minić]

Anirban, thank you for the live updates
My favorite is Gett Off, but there are many other songs that could be mentioned as my favorite ones.
Frank, if Prince said that Doves Cry, then they do
Rare are multidisciplinary artists like Prince. Another one of those who did things that we always wanted to do but didn't have the nerve...
A purely unique guy!

[Anirban Halder]

Thank you Jakov.

[Anirban Halder]

Not everyone seemed sad that Prince has passed away. Or may be why be sad, it is celebration of Prince's life.

P.S: Pardon the IQ of these smartphone photos. No DSLR in hand for few days.

[Anirban Halder]

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[Jakov Minić]

Anirban, there is nothing wrong with your smart phone images 
Thank you for sharing them with us

[Akira]

Anirban,

Someone says that the best camera is what you have with you.  If it is true, you shot these impressive images with your best camera.