Recently, whilst chatting with my tile pal, Paul, he mentioned this Chanel No. 5 ad and I realized it was my very first art film. I believe it was other than that for Paul ;).
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He and I chatted about how revolutionary it was for television at the time (1979) and how everything in the room would stop the moment that ad hit the ether. What I didn't realize was that it was directed by Oscar winner, Ridley Scott long before his Gladiator fame.
Paul is one of my favorite tile snobs and commandeers Ceramic Tile Design in San Francisco. If you haven't been by his "art happening" of a showroom, you've got to check it out. He's created some of the most unique vignettes ever to hit the tile shores. I always applaud his bravery. Along with Ira, my BFF, their showroom carries the best of the best.