Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · Modern Trobadors Jacqueline Bircard Regard Naïf Europeen Exhibition Extended November 1, 2017There were just a few paintings still to hang when I left Lourmarin in late September. Before departing—and two days before the opening–I popped by to see Jacqueline Bricard, proprietor of the naïf art gallery bearing her name and curator of the “Regard Naïf Européen” exhibition. She was in the midst of the usual frenzy …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Inspire The Young Girl from the 18th Century Illustrations in France April 5, 2017La Jeune Fille de XVIII Siecle: The Young Girl from the 18th Century I found this curious book some time ago. When you search for it on the internet, it’s prefaced with “nos petites grandes mères” or “our little grandmothers.” I love etchings and engravings (having done quite a few myself) so I when I …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Musee Granet 10 Ans d’Acquisitions March 7, 2016This exhibition brings together many of the paintings and sculptures that the musée Granet has collected over the past decade. The museum has, since its inception, been the recipient of donations from various local aristos and painters, but it is increasingly buying works to enrich the collection.…Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Good Reasons to Head on Over to Avignon Art and Cake! July 4, 2017A room dedicated to Sandro Botticelli at Avignon’s Petit Palais was inaugurated in April following the Louvre’s decision to send the artist’s ‘Venus aux Trois Putti’ south to join the existing Madonna and Child. This permanent display also incorporates work from Botticelli’s pupils. The collection at the Petit Palais is astonishing in its size – 327 …Continue Reading
