Guest Post · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur MUCEM – New Expo on Algeria February 1, 2016This really is one of MuCEM’s more esoteric offerings, which we found a little baffling. The first few rooms are devoted to how the country was mapped and some of the beautifully precise work by various draughtsmen. The commentary (English panels as well as French) explains how this work, “Made in Algeria,” is exhibited at …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Holy Sites under the Spotlight at MUCEM May 1, 2015The new show at MUCEM is called ‘Lieux Saints Partagés’ and focuses on the sites where Christianity, Islam and Judaism all find commonality for place of worship. It’s not just Jerusalem – the exhibition takes in other places, even Marseille.…Continue Reading
Guest Post · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Raymond Depardon Expo at MUCEM November 21, 2014The current MUCEM exhibition of 137 shots by famous French photographer Raymond Depardon is called ‘Un Moment Si Doux’. He has selected suitable photos from his work which began in the fifties but has also taken 23 in Marseille, especially for the event.…Continue Reading
Guest Post · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Winter in Marseille December 8, 2014If you are in Marseille for the Christmas lights and market, you may like to drop into the new exhibition at the Maison de l’Artisanat which is showing three centuries of seasonal objects from St Petersbourg. Fine china and costumes are arranged in tableaux taking the visitor back to the court.…Continue Reading
