Spring in Provence and New Art – is on its way
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · InspireNew shows open in Arles and at the Carrières de Lumières at Les Baux at the beginning of March.
Starting with the Fondation Van Gogh, it is a pleasure to see that they will have 8 of his paintings on show, starting 4th March. ‘Calm and Exultation, Van Gogh in the Buhrle Collection’ This show runs from March 4 – Sept 17, 2017.
The new light and music show featuring Bosch, Brueghel, Arcimboldo at Carrières de Lumières, and more art for the spring days ahead.
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