Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Visit Lee Ufan Arles for Contemporary Art June 14, 2024The city of Arles, in what is now Provence, was essential for river trade during the Roman era. The Rhône River was a major route for transporting goods in both directions on the water and then inland. Vincent van Gogh spent over a year in Arles before moving to Saint Paul de Mausole, an asylum …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · Keith Van Sickle Vincent Van Gogh in St-Rémy-de-Provence May 30, 2025St-Rémy’s most famous former resident is undoubtedly Vincent van Gogh, who spent a year there as a mental patient after cutting off his ear in Arles. While in St-Rémy, he painted several masterpieces, including Irises and The Starry Night. The place where Van Gogh was interned, Saint-Paul de Mausole, has recently been refurbished. So, you …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Take a look at the New Pierre Bonnard Exhibition in Le Cannet June 26, 2017The Musée Bonnard over in Le Cannet (just north of Cannes) is the only museum dedicated to Pierre Bonnard in the world. Visiting his paintings lets you see the world through his eyes, a celebration of joyful colour from the yellow mimosa in his beloved garden down to the sparkling blue of the Mediterranean below …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire Interesting Art on Show in Aix November 20, 2014On Thursday 20th Nov, there will be an ‘Apero Arty’ to launch an exhibition of the work of Guy Denning. He’s a self-taught British artist who lives in France and, by the look of his website, produces interesting pictures.…Continue Reading
