Arts &amp; Culture

May 19, 2018

According to Franco Fontana “the purpose of art is to make visible the invisible.” And with his photographs, he does just that, taking ordinary everyday scenes and turning them into striking, colourful landscapes.

SOLI Chamber Ensemble to Perform in Baiardo

RIVIERA BUZZ

May 16, 2018

On Thursday May 24, enter the enchanting world of SOLI Chamber Ensemble in a special one-time concert in the village of Baiardo (10 km north of Sanremo).

Nice Opera Brings Season to a Close with Verdi’s Nabucco

May 13, 2018

Another fantastic season comes to an end at Opéra Nice Côte d'Azur this May, with a staging of Nabucco, one of Verdi's best known and loved works.

École de Nice Paints Hong Kong Blue, White and Red

May 1, 2018

The MAMAC’s blockbuster exhibit is the highlight of the prestigious 2018 “Le French May” festival in the Chinese mega-metropolis

Éva Rami: Taking Theatre to New Heights

April 17, 2018

The young artist’s much-lauded one woman play VOLE! soars to the skies on the wings of her tremendous personality and talent

Step into the Simple and Poetic World of Chinese Artist Lao Shu

April 15, 2018

His style is simple and his ink-wash paintings are often compared to ancient masterpieces for their lightness. Nonetheless, in just a few years, Lao Shu has managed to win the hearts of many, thanks in no small part to Chinese social media.

Discover the Personal and Artistic Bonds Between Matisse and Picasso

April 12, 2018

This summer, the Musée Matisse in Nice will highlight the relationship between two of the most iconic artists of the 20th century, Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso.

Absolutely Nothing Marginal About Collectif 8’s Marginalia

April 9, 2018

There is no better way to honour Théâtre anthéa’s fifth anniversary than with this remarkable play by its fantastic house company

Jerome Robbins - photo by Frederic OHRINGER

Nice Ballet Celebrates the Jerome Robbins Centennial

April 2, 2018

Ballet Nice Méditerranée celebrates the Jerome Robbins Centennial this month with his delightful ballet, En Sol, along with works by two contemporary artists, Oscar Aráiz and Dwight Rhoden.

The Poetic and Colourful Paintings of Alfredo Volpi

March 28, 2018

Born in Italy in 1896 and raised in an impoverished neighbourhood of São Paulo from the age of two, Alfredo Volpi was one of, if not, Brazil's most significant artist of the early 20th century.

Spring is in the Air with Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo

February 26, 2018

Heralding the arrival of spring this month, Monte-Carlo presents its annual festival, Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo, a celebration of music, song and dance.

Musée des Arts Asiatiques in Nice - photo by Jean-Pierre Dalbéra on flickr

An Invitation to visit Asia… without ever leaving Nice

February 16, 2018

No less than three stunning temporary exhibits are currently on display at the Museé des Arts Asiatiques in Nice.

Journey Back in Time with the Pictures of Jean Gilletta

February 14, 2018

If you have ever bought vintage postcards of the French Riviera, chances are that you have come across the name of Jean Gilletta.

J-Ch. Maillot receives Prix de Lausanne award -- photo by Gregory Batardon

Jean-Christophe Maillot Wins 2018 Prix de Lausanne Life Time Achievement Award

February 12, 2018