Category: art
Louis Jou ? – a Book-Designer in Provence
We’ve always had a soft spot for books and have shared our favorite bookstores around the world on this blog. So when we discovered a historic book-designer in Provence, we knew it deserved a story of its own. While we were on a walking tour of Les Baux-de-Provence in the Alpilles mountain, northeast of Arles,
Seeing the Cezanne Au Jas De Bouffan show in Aix-en-Provence
In 2025, Aix-en-Provence is honoring its most famous resident, Paul Cézanne, with citywide celebrations aimed at restoring him to the heart of his beloved hometown. We visited the centerpiece of these events—the international Cézanne au Jas de Bouffan exhibition at the Musée Granet. The other events include the reopening of the Cézanne family home (Jas
Bancas Pintadas: Painted Benches of Santiago, Chile
During a short stay in Chile’s capital – Santiago, we noticed many colorfully painted benches on the streets, especially in the area of our hotel, Las Condes. A bit of digging revealed “Bancas Pintadas,” a public-art initiative that transforms ordinary seating into open-air galleries for local artists. Enjoy a tune while browsing. Las Condes is
Wandering in Lastarria: Santiago, Chile
During a short stay in Chile’s capital – Santiago, we visited a colorful, historic district of the city – Lastarria. Barrio Lastarria is one of central Santiago’s most walkable, culture-forward districts—compact streets lined with cafés, wine bars, galleries, and indie shops which give it a lively, bohemian feel. Enjoy a tune while browsing. Barrio Lastarria