Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire This Season at Fondation Carmignac at Porquerolles April 26, 2019My visit to Fondation Carmignac, the newly-opened art centre at Porquerolles, last year was by far my favourite outing of 2018. I was lucky to get there just before it closed for winter, when lots of the exhibits went back to Paris. The centre re-opened with fresh artworks, on April 13th, and tickets are already …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Bob Dylan’s Rail Car Pulls into Château la Coste June 17, 2022Diehard fan or not, you are likely aware of Bob Dylan’s success as a singer-songwriter and musician. However, it might have surprised others (besides me) when he won the 2016 Nobel Prize for literature “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.” But, on the other hand, perhaps those who were …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Worth a Visit Fondation Blachère for Contemporary African Art in the Luberon April 22, 2024We met some friends for lunch in Goult, one of the many reasons to visit this Luberon village. After lunch, they suggested an unexpected and illuminating art tour near Apt that involved lights and contemporary African art. Our first stop was Mathieu Lustrerie, a company recognized worldwide for its chandelier restorations. After the magical chandeliers, …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Art Exhibits in Provence to See in 2023 February 10, 2023As is the case, there are almost too many choices for art exhibits in Provence. The following list is not exhaustive, but some 2023 shows in Marseille’s museums and beyond. Let’s start in Marseille, where MUCEM continues with ‘Amités, creativité, collective’ until 13 February. Next up is ‘Alexandrie: Futurs anterieurs’ (8 Feb – 8 May) …Continue Reading
