Artists Inspired by Provence · Barefoot Blogger · Inspire Take Home a Piece of France? Think “Packable Art” August 2, 2017One of the first artist friends I made after moving to Uzes was Andy Newman, an American with deep roots in France. Andy had read my blog and emailed to tell me about himself, that he and his partner had a home near here, and that he had painted many of the scenes I had …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · Photographers in Provence Photo Show in Les Baux de Provence this Year July 6, 2023This year there is another terrific photo exhibition at the Musée Yves Brayer in Les Baux de Provence. Le temps retrouvé showcases 50 works of celebrated photographer Robert Doisneau, so well-loved for his shots of street life, children, working people, the everyday and ordinary. Throughout his long career (b Gentilly 1912 – d Montrouge 1994), …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · Julie Whitmarsh Vincent Van Gogh at Carrières de Lumières May 3, 2019Finally! Carrières de Lumières It’s always good to finally tick something off the list of things you have wanted to do for a while. Last year, we finally got to see the Fête du Citron (now to be an annual event for us). Yesterday I got around to seeing the immersive multimedia show in the …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · Maison Mirabeau Wines Spend an afternoon at Château La Coste February 4, 2021After leaving Aix-en-Provence and its busy neighbourhoods, the winding road descends through a forest of pine trees and cork-oaks. After a 15km drive, at the bottom of a small valley, the eye catches a glimpse of metallic silver reflections. You have arrived at Château La Coste. Impressive concrete gates (from superstar architect Tadao Ando) mark the entrance …Continue Reading
