Guest Post · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur MUCEM – New Expo on Algeria February 1, 2016This really is one of MuCEM’s more esoteric offerings, which we found a little baffling. The first few rooms are devoted to how the country was mapped and some of the beautifully precise work by various draughtsmen. The commentary (English panels as well as French) explains how this work, “Made in Algeria,” is exhibited at …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire Ateliers Fourwinds Breathing New Artistic Energy in Aureille August 25, 2017At first glance, one might think nothing much has changed at Ateliers Fourwinds since my last visit four years ago. Which, is exactly what the new partners want for this artistic workshop (atelier) space with its natural vistas of the Alpilles. Their desire was to breathe new artistic energy into this creative retreat. Vianney Pinon and …Continue Reading
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 · Guest Post · Inspire Renaissance Paintings at Carrieres de Lumieres March 23, 2015The new show for 2015 opened March 6th at the superb Carrieres de Lumieres. ‘Michaelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael, Giants of the Renaissance’ promises to be an eye-opener as the Sistine Chapel ceiling, the Mona Lisa, religious scenes and stunning portraits are beamed on to the walls. …Continue Reading
