R.I.P. Chris Marker, Paris, August 2012.

Walking around Paris, one is bound to encounter graffiti commemorations for the late Chris Marker.
Adam Cook

Graffiti sightings in Paris, August 2012.

Photos by Adam Cook

Having only explored a small portion of Paris, one has to assume there are more of these messages around the city. With no discernible author behind them, it feels as if the city herself is in mourning.

New image added, August 19th:

Photo by Charles Gillibert

New images added, August 21st:

Photo by Sellouma

 Photo by Charles Gillibert

 

I encourage others to seek out more of these in Paris and to photograph them while we can. Send them in and we'll add them to this post.

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