Cannes’ Historic Arts Venue La Malmaison Enters a New Era
The visionary renovation of a cultural landmark reaffirms the city’s increasingly vital role as a French hub of international art and culture
Brushstrokes of a Statesman: Churchill’s Love Affair with the South of France
An intimate exhibition in Cannes unveils Winston Churchill’s artistic journey along the Côte d’Azur, exploring his passion for painting as both an escape and a creative pursuit.
Picasso’s Lifelong Passion for Classical Art at the Centre of a New Exhibition in Monaco
Marking the 50th anniversary of the artist’s death, “Picasso et l’Antiquité” at the Prince’s Palace is part of the international "Célébration Picasso 1973-2023" cycle
Summer Exhibitions Part 1: The Eastern Route – Where the World Comes to Visit
The French-Italian border region has traditionally been a haven for travelers, artists and nobility. A number of top notch exhibitions between Tende and Nice are testimony to this.
Discover the Personal and Artistic Bonds Between Matisse and Picasso
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.
Botero and Picasso – a Dialogue in Aix this Winter
One is famous for his inflated forms and exaggerated figures, while the other is the father of Cubism and one of the most influential artists (if not the most influential) of the 20th century.
Chanel on the Riviera
Some people and places have an almost mesmeric fascination. For me, living in England as I do but ardently Francophile, two of the most magnetic are Coco Chanel and the Riviera – so much so that I am writing a book about them.
Picasso’s Beloved Mougins Estate Has a New Owner
Pablo Picasso’s Mougins estate has recently sold for just over €20 million, a bargain for the new owner in a sale that was just the latest twist in a long-running saga.
Aix-en-Provence – an Art Lover’s Summer Paradise
Each summer, the musée Granet in Aix-en-Provence invites an art gallery to present the masterpieces it has acquired throughout its existence, and this year it is turn of Galérie Jeanne Bucher Jaeger.
The Cocteau Museum’s “Toro, Gitan, Flamenco” Exhibit – ¡Muy Emocionante!
Jean Cocteau’s great passion for Mediterranean culture takes center stage at a remarkable temporary exhibit in Menton
Clergue’s Camera, Cocteau’s Collection
To honour his immense contribution, the Musée Cocteau in Menton is paying homage to late master photographer Lucien Clergue this spring.
Cannes to Celebrate Georges Braque with New Print Exhibit
To mark the 50th anniversary of the death of painter and sculptor Georges Braque, Cannes hosts an exhibition of his prints and illustrations. (more…)...