Artists

Fondation Maeght – Art in Action

November 15, 2016

What is it? The Foundation owns one of the largest collections of paintings, sculptures and graphic works of the 20th century in Europe and shows contemporary artists’ work…and it’s just a 2-hour drive from Aix. Who were the Maeghts? Aimé and Marguerite Maeght who were art dealers and collectors based in Cannes. This gallery in Saint-Paul …

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Inside A French Artist’s Home

September 8, 2016

Each time I begin a blog post, it seems to start off with “One of my favourite things in France is ….” Sorry about that, but every day, every experience in this wonderful new world of mine seems to be better than the last. One of my favorite things in France is seeing behind village …

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ABCs of Street Art in Provence and Around the World

August 26, 2016

Nutmeg has long held a fascination for street art and its covert, daring, brash, temporary, loud, in-your-face style of self-expression. So far removed from stuffy galleries and permanent, curated collections. Nutmeg compiled an ABC list of street art terms in order to understand this open-air pursuit and top places for viewing …Continue reading here for …

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The Blue Chair: Symbol of Nice

August 16, 2016

Like theTour Eiffel of Paris or the Big Ben of London, La chaise bleue has long been considered the symbol of Nice. The iconic chairs, as blue as the rippling Bay of Angels they overlook, are wedged in rows of 20 along the famous Promenade des Anglais. While in winter it is relatively easy to …

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Nicolas Lavarenne – À ciel ouvert – Antibes

July 26, 2016

From 19 June until 18 September 2016, Old Town Antibes (Vieil Antibes) will welcome 19 bronze sculptures from Niçois artist Nicolas Lavarenne. Lavarenne has exhibited in the region at St Paul de Vence, Château de la Napoule in Mandelieu, Menton and Roure with other works also displayed in New York, …Continue reading here for photos and …

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Artist at the Market: Grigore Dontu

July 12, 2016

My favourite painter that sells in Provençal markets is undoubtedly Grigore Dontu. This handsome Moldovian is a little camera shy (the mysterious silent type); however, since I see him so often (as I wander the markets so often) we’ve come to know each other. Last year, when my mum visited …Continue reading here for additional information …

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Let Out Your Inner Artist in Provence

July 12, 2016

Inspired by the scenery to let out your inner artist the Ateliers Fourwinds Artist Retreat located just outside of Aureille it is a perfect venue for aspiring artists of all types. Or perhaps your inner artist could gain inspiration from American artist Jill Steenhuis who now paints Cezannes Provence. You can read about her inspiration to …

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Artists

Fondation Maeght – Art in Action

Inside A French Artist’s Home

ABCs of Street Art in Provence and Around the World

The Blue Chair: Symbol of Nice

Nicolas Lavarenne – À ciel ouvert – Antibes

Artist at the Market: Grigore Dontu

Let Out Your Inner Artist in Provence

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