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
Explore · Guest Post · Stay Fit Goldsworthy’s Refuge d’Art Hiking Trail in Provence September 10, 2020Hiking and Culture Works by British sculptor Andy Goldsworthy, known for creating outdoor installations from natural materials found nearby, form part of a new 150km “art” hiking route which stretches across the north of our region. Named the Refuge d’Art, in the Unesco Geopark reserve in collaboration with the Gassendi Museum in Digne-les-Bains and the Réserve …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post MUCEM: What Unites Different Religions? June 29, 2015That’s the question posed by the new exhibition ‘Lieux Saints Partagés’ at MUCEM. All around the Mediterranean, populations are either Christian, Muslim or Jewish, each with their seemingly different religious observances, rituals and places of worship. This exhibition argues that there are far greater commonalities between them than is usually …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Suspended Art in Sanary sur Mer September 26, 2016Sanary sur Mer has to be one of the loveliest seaside towns – the harbour is so picturesque with the traditional pointus, coloured flags and palm trees. Right now, there is an extra reason to go: ‘L’Art Suspendu’. Forty-nine artists are exhibiting their giant canvases (50x200cm) at this interesting art expo until October 2. It’s one …Continue Reading
