Picasso in Provence

Picasso in Provence is a series of exhibitions on offer throughout 2009, celebrating the years Picasso spent painting in southern France.

Picasso is notorious artists whose work is famous worldwide. Exiled from Spain, Picasso spent many years in the south of France. He was drawn in by the charms of the area and was inspired by local landscapes which appear in many of his paintings including some of those on display in the various Picasso in Provence celebrations.

He painted many of his masterpieces in Provence, following other famous artists including Cezanne and Van Gogh. He was involved in the making of a film which was filmed in Les Baux de Provence.

In 2009, visitors to southern France have the opportunity to tour the area, following the footsteps of Picasso and experiencing the area that inspired so many of his great works. A number of exhibitions have been organised, celebrating Picasso in Provence. Many events will be held throughout the year for visitors to experience and appreciate all that was achieved by Picasso in Provence.

An exhibition will be held in Les Baux de Provence from 25 February to 3 January. Picasso’s works will be projected within the stone quarry, Cathedrale d’Images. The audiovisual exhibition truly brings the artist’s work to life and visitors can appreciate the beauty of his work within such picturesque surrounds. The exhibition covers his use of neoclassicism and cubism, through to his blue and pink periods, and finally his works rich in colours.

The celebration of Picasso in Provence also incorporates the work of Cezanne and his influence on Picasso. An exhibition joining the work of each artist will be held in the Granet Museum in Aix-en-Provence from 25 May to 27 September. This exhibition includes over one hundred paintings from each artist.

Amongst the exhibitions, Vauvenargues Castle in Aix-en-Provence will also be opened from 27 May to 25 September. The site is important to the Picasso in Provence festivities as it is where Picasso and his wife lived for a couple of years. Picasso used the castle as a studio from which he painted many of his works.

The 2009 Picasso in Provence celebrations are not to be missed for admirers of the artist. It is a fitting celebration of a brilliant artist.