Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Les Collections du Prince de Liechtenstein – worth a visit? January 19, 2016This is the lady advertising the current exhibition at the Hotel Caumont. Her image is swinging in the wind along the Cours Mirabeau, raising the question, as posed in the exhibition, is she a model of modesty clutching her little veil or is she an insolent minx?…Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire How Dora Maar Continues to Influence the Art Scene in Ménerbes July 10, 2023Perched above the Luberon Valley, Ménerbes deserves its classification as one of the 172 prettiest villages in France. With old stone facades, pedestrian-friendly streets, tempting boutiques, and lively cafés, Ménerbes exudes Provencal charm. Ménerbes is also home to a thriving art scene, including an artist residency program inspired by Dora Maar’s career. Her creative legacy …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire Provence Painting Sessions Capturing the Scenes on Canvas August 9, 2017As a painter in the South of France, you rarely feel alone. There are reminders everywhere of those who have gone before – of Cézanne in the countryside around Aix and of Gauguin and Van Gogh in Arles and Saint-Rémy. But not all these impressions are specific to a place. The sight of a long-skirted …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · Marti Schmidt Discover the Artists of Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie January 31, 2020Art Lover’s Tour During my fall 2019 art tour “Provence From an Artist’s Point of View,” I discovered a gem, Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie, which is an old village with colourful Provençal houses and medieval history. Clay has shaped the history of Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie since the middle ages. Come and join me this spring to discover the artists of …Continue Reading
