Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Two New Art Exhibitions in Marseille January 17, 2017December 3rd was the launch of a show of illustrations by the amazingly talented René Gruau who worked for major fashion and style publications during his long and creative life. There was a big expo of his work in London a couple of years ago and his skill at drawing The details on this exhibition in …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · Kathryn MacDonell Paul Cezanne The Father of Modern Art Lives On in Provence November 24, 2025There is something humbling about standing where an artist once stood and inhabiting the space where his art was visualized and born. This was my experience discovering Cezanne in Aix-en-Provence, where he lived, found inspiration, painted, and died. He saw and captured the bright Mediterranean colours and the saturated sunlight. I followed his gaze. Aix …Continue Reading
French Decor & Gardens · Inspire · Keith Van Sickle Villa Benkemoun Swirling 70s Architecture in Arles January 27, 2021Just four kilometres from the center of Arles sits the Villa Benkemoun, a magnificent estate designed by a disciple of the famous Swiss architect Le Corbusier. Visiting it is like stepping back in time. The villa was the brainchild of Simone and Pierre Benkemoun, a couple that moved from Algeria to Arles in 1962. They …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Marseille and Provence – Local paintings January 21, 2015Suppose you are visiting the super Raymond Dépardon photography show at MUCEM. In that case, there’s still time to cross the road to the delightful Musée Regards de Provence to catch the last weeks of Marseille Eternelle. You will be guaranteed a relaxing viewing of these colourful local paintings. MuCEM Visitor Information MuCEM Musée des …Continue Reading
