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
Guest Post · Hotels Provence & Cote d'Azur · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence Sculpture Garden at La Bastide Rose October 3, 2016This place is just gorgeous. It was the home of Pierre Salinger, President Kennedy’s press secretary and spokesman, and his fourth wife Poppy. He chose this 17th-century mill on the river Sorgue for retirement in 2000, having sworn that if George W Bush was elected president he would quit the country and live in France! …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Aix: Marilyn Monroe Photo Expo October 27, 2016‘Marilyn I Wanna Be Loved By You’ is the new exhibition at Aix’s Caumont Centre-d’Art. Sixty images from top photographers will highlight her career – most of them are from private collections. The narrative will focus on her relationship with photography and ask how they Marilyn and the photographers – constructed her image. This new …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Exploring Art in the Vineyards of Provence September 22, 2020Visiting local vineyards for a walk, tasting, and some art should provide a perfect outing for these days of social distancing. Here are a few suggestions by region: Luberon Vineyards: Wine and gourmet food are reasons to visit Chateau la Coste (near Aix-en-Provence), but there is no question the contemporary art installations are a big …Continue Reading
