Artists Inspired by Provence · Barefoot Blogger · Inspire French Artists and Friends April 16, 2015By now you know that some of the Barefoot Blogger’s favorite people in France are artists. Let me tell you about one that I’ve just met — Andy Newman. It’s really an interesting story of how Andy and I got to know each other. Over the internet. You see, Andy has been visiting my blog …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post MUCEM: What Unites Different Religions? June 29, 2015That’s the question posed by the new exhibition ‘Lieux Saints Partagés’ at MUCEM. All around the Mediterranean, populations are either Christian, Muslim or Jewish, each with their seemingly different religious observances, rituals and places of worship. This exhibition argues that there are far greater commonalities between them than is usually …Continue Reading
Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Shopping in Marseille in Maison Empereur France’s Oldest Hardware Store May 15, 2018Did you know Marseille has France’s oldest quincaillerie or hardware shop? It really is a must-visit if you are interested in traditional Provencal life. Take the magnificent big hand-graters, for instance – just the sort of gadget used in café kitchens many years ago to churn out carrots and cabbage for salads. Then there are …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Poetry in Painting: Joseph Inguimberty at Musée Regards de Provence July 21, 2017He is not an artist I had ever heard of, but I came away impressed by this discovery courtesy of the Musée Regards de Provence. Joseph Inguimberty was born in Marseille back in 1896. Here, one of his early works captured the scenes in the docks of his home town. This artist’s works from Marseille …Continue Reading
