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 · Inspire · Keith Van Sickle Christian Detaux The Evolution of a Provençal Artist June 9, 2022Life and Art Christian Detaux had finished his long career in the automotive industry, where he led a team of 200 engineers and was itching to go back to his first love: art. As a young man, he had planned to pursue a career as an artist, enrolling in the prestigious Ecole des Beaux Arts …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Antibes Insider a Must-have Visitors Guide for the Riviera April 16, 2021Packing essentials for a trip to the South of France – cool shades, a straw hat, a bathing suit and a beach bag. What else do you need for a trip to the French Riviera? Perhaps a peek inside the address book of someone who lives there. Antibes Insider Visitor’s Guide Sadly, we have all …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Plan to Visit the Artist Ai Weiwei Installation at Chateau La Coste May 17, 2017Ai Weiwei has a permanent installation at Chateau La Coste. It’s entitled Ruyi Path after the ceremonial sceptre, which symbolizes power and good fortune in Chinese history. The artist has followed the shape of the sceptre to create a new pathway that weaves between the forest trees at Château La Coste. This recent installation uses …Continue Reading
