Artists Inspired by Provence · Ginger and Nutmeg · Inspire Van Gogh’s St Remy de Provence December 10, 2015Much has been written about Vincent Van Gogh’s life, the famous Dutch painter who led an expressive, tortured life. This statue le voleur de tournesol (the Sunflower Thief) by Gabriel Sterk may just capture the essence of Van Gogh’s work – as you never quite look at sunflowers, irises, olive trees or wheat fields the same …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Fondation Maeght – Art in Action November 15, 2016What 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 …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Major New Picasso Museum to open in Aix-en-Provence in 2021 February 9, 2018The former convent and college des Precheurs in Aix Centre Ville has been sold for 11.5 million euros to house an extensive collection of Picasso’s works—2,000 in all—including paintings, ceramics, and sculptures. The Musée Jacqueline et Pablo Picasso will be the third museum in France to be in France to be dedicated to the artist, after …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · Margo Lestz Henri Matisse, a Nun, and a Chapel in Vence, Provence February 15, 2018“Night Nurse Needed – Should be young and pretty.” This was the ad Henri Matisse placed with the nursing school in Nice, France in 1942. He was seventy-two years old and still working while recovering from a serious surgery. He required constant care and needed someone to fill in while his regular night nurse was …Continue Reading
