Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · Provence WineZine A Visit to Château Barbebelle Wine Art and Charity August 17, 2021Provence is abuzz this time of year with fabulous offerings of art, music, opera, film, wine tastings, and the usual fêtes that move from village to village. We travelled from New England to Provence last month specifically for this show by French painter Gérard Isirdi at Château Barbebelle in Rognes, not far from Aix-en-Provence. Pairing …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · Marti Schmidt Discover Arles and Vincent Van Gogh on Tour September 9, 2019Discover Arles Arles is an excellent example of the adaptation of an ancient city to medieval European civilization. It has some impressive Roman monuments dating back to the 1st century BC. These include the arena, the Roman theatre and the cryptoporticus (subterranean galleries). During the 4th century, Arles experienced a second golden age, as attested …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire L’Espace Entre Deux: An Unmissable Art Exhibition in Eygalières, Provence May 28, 2025From June 7 to 22, 2025, in the Alpilles village of Eygalières, the 12th-century Église St Laurent comes alive, hosting ‘L’Espace Entre Deux.’ This exhibition, ‘The Space in Between’, showcases the creativity of 20 acclaimed UK artists, captivating art lovers with a stunning array of portraiture and figurative works. Collaborative Art Curated by Nicky Ginsberg …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire How Dora Maar Continues to Influence the Art Scene in Ménerbes July 10, 2023Perched above the Luberon Valley, Ménerbes deserves its classification as one of the 172 prettiest villages in France. With old stone facades, pedestrian-friendly streets, tempting boutiques, and lively cafés, Ménerbes exudes Provencal charm. Ménerbes is also home to a thriving art scene, including an artist residency program inspired by Dora Maar’s career. Her creative legacy …Continue Reading