Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Guided Holiday Tours · Inspire Painting Workshops in Provence with Jill Douglas April 15, 2016Depending on your perspective the tiny village of Aureille, on the southern slopes of the Alpilles, is either old-school Provence at its best or way too sleepy. If this part of Provence were America’s wild west, Aureille might be described as a “one horse town.” There are two main roads, one butcher, a tiny weekly …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Picasso-Picabia at Musée Granet this Summer in Aix-en-Provence July 17, 2018To add to my previous post, which concentrated on the opening weekend for the Picasso-Picabia exhibition at the Musée Granet, there will be a weekly guided tour of the exhibition in English on Fridays at 15:00 hrs (entry fee + 4 euros). French tours will take place Tuesday through Sunday at 11 and 14:30 hrs. …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Books on Provence · Inspire Book to Read: Starry Night, Van Gogh at the Asylum February 20, 2019Vincent Van Gogh is a fascinating figure. Learn about his time in a mental institution in Saint Remy de Provence with this book Starry Night, Van Gogh at the Asylum. Van Gogh in Saint Remy de Provence I have to admit that I didn’t really appreciate the works of Van Gogh before I moved to …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Heavenly Silk Exhibition Breathes New Life into Historic Setting at Eygalières April 6, 2026In the heart of Eygalières in the Alpilles, the storied 12th-century church becomes a stage for Joanna Staniszkis’ mesmerizing exhibition, “Soie Tombee du Ciel/Heavenly Silk.” Here, the legacy of Provence’s silk artisans and the bravery of Jean Moulin are celebrated in a tapestry of art and history. Inspired by Heavenly Silk With a deep reverence …Continue Reading
