Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire The Night 8 Cézannes were Stolen in Aix March 31, 2015It was back in August 1961, a long-forgotten incident, and thanks to local historian Alain Paire for sending details of this fascinating story. The thieves climbed the garden walls then up the decorative ironwork of the façade to reach the first floor paintings. …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Ballet Preljocaj in Aix Something’s in the Air this Summer July 6, 2021Aix-en-Provence’s Ballet Preljocaj celebrates the return of more “normal” times with a series of performances throughout the city from July 12th – August 8th, 2021. Artistic Director Angelin Preljocaj and his team will dance outdoors at Parc Jourdan, the Théâtre de l’Archevêché, in the Quartier Beisson, and at Pavillon Noir their home-base. Un Air de …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Photographers in Provence Photographing Mont Sainte-Victoire the Sacred Mountain September 7, 2021Artists and the Sacred Mountain Mont Sainte-Victoire was a recurring subject in Paul Cézanne’s paintings. The painter born in Aix-en-Provence completed over 30 canvases, in oil and watercolour, of the mountain situated to the east of the city. On the other hand, Pablo Picasso chose to not paint “Cézanne’s Mountain” out of respect for the …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Guest Post · Inspire New Novel set in Aix: The Mystery of the Lost Cézanne February 11, 2016This is the new novel, set in Aix, from local writer M.L. Longworth, and I have been glued to it for two days. It’s a real page-turner and I love all the familiar locations: a patisserie in the Cours Mirabeau, a body found in rue Boulegon, a car-ride out to Gordes. The Mystery of the …Continue Reading
