Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · Marti Schmidt Provencal Artist Paul Cézanne Following His Steps July 16, 2019Cézanne’s Studio Like most young artists learning to paint, I was attracted to and inspired by most of the impressionistic and post-impressionistic painters. I loved the work of Monet, Renoir, Matisse, Gauguin and Cézanne and many more. When I arrived in Aix-en-Provence for the first time, I rushed up the hill to see Cézanne’s atelier. …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Street Art in Aix-en-Provence March 30, 2016Aix-Centre-ville has been graffiti-free since Madame le Maire waged war on the taggers, paying a company to remove them within 48 hours. And she was surely right to do so, as much of it was just a mess. But increasingly, resourceful shop owners are decorating their store fronts by using …Continue reading here to learn …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities Aix-en-Provence More Fascinating History September 23, 2021Aix-en-Provence is a moderate-sized city in the Bouches du Rhône department of Provence. Home to Aix-Marseille Université (AMU) and several prestigious Lycées, the city has a dynamic vibe and a long history. Initially settled by the Romans in 122 BC, Aix is one of the most visited cities in Provence. Aix’s urban centre offers much …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Art in Avignon: Christian Lacroix Show Promises to be Mirabilis August 20, 2018French fashion designer Christian Lacroix can be relied on to bring a stylish rather Baroque flourish to everything he does. A proud Arlésien, he has transitioned to Avignon to curate their new show, Mirabilis, for which he has chosen 350 to 400 works, documents and collections, from prehistory to ethnic collections to modern art, all …Continue Reading
