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« Previous EntriesThe Roannais to Gaudi, Picasso, and Miro in Barcelona ! by Brian Franklin
Friday, August 13th, 2010The Roannais to Gaudi, Picasso and Miro in Barcelona ! Upward and onward we go on our sensational journey through Barcelona, sampling its myriad exquisite delights – in glorious sunshine from stunning scenery and amazing architecture to gastronomic pleasures and fabulous art. Montjuic, in particular is a spectacular vantage point from which to view the [...]
The Roannais to Barcelona by Brian Franklin
Monday, August 9th, 2010From the Roannais in the Rhone-Alpes to Barcelona, one of the great Mediterranean cities, is certainly a longish drive. But a magical one, all the same, particularly with visits and stop-overs on the way, such as medieval Carcassonne, and Salvador Dali’s home town of Figueres, as well as his famous house in Port Lligat by [...]
The Roannais to Salvador Dali’s Country by Brian Franklin
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010It does not take long from the Roannais, in the Rhône-Alpes (and our base near the medieval village of Perreux) to enter the original and surreal world of Salvador Dali. A delightful stop-over in Carcassonne, and then onward (or, I should say, downward) towards Barcelona. Conveniently enroute with just a slight, but pleasant detour, and [...]
Part 6: Our Man from the Roannais in David Hockney’s England! by Brian Franklin
Saturday, June 19th, 2010Well, we’re in David Hockney territory this time with a sensational trip to Salt’s Mill, Saltaire, near Bradford. And, not only that, but we travel even further to discover the many historical delights of York, and a visit to the Lancashire village of Ilkley. This, of course, also includes introducing ‘Our Man from the Roannais’ [...]
Part 5: Our Man from the Roannais at Chatsworth and The Yorkshire Sculpture Park by Brian Franklin
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010Here we go again, I’m afraid, continuing our saga about our travels through England. This time combining country life with bourgeois, aristocratic history and contemporary sculptural art – all set in some of the most stunning countryside in England! Yes, I took our French man from his own beautiful Roannais region in the Rhone-Alpes to [...]
‘Striptease’ at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Lyon, Rhône-Alpes
Friday, May 28th, 2010The artist Ben Vautier, known simply as ‘Ben’ has a fascinating, eclectic exhibition of his life’s work here at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Lyon. This special exhibition on 3 floors runs from March 3rd to July 11th 2010. It is an impressive collection of his text-based paintings, dadaist sculptures and large installations. Well [...]
Part 1: Our Man from the Roannais in London! by Brian Franklin
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010April has been a remarkable month for us. Sunshine, travels and wonderful discoveries, good food and drink, and all part of an exceptional visit to England, accompanied by a very good French friend from the Roannais - Jean-Marc Dublé. Jean-Marc is a most congenial fellow – bon vivant, creative intellectual, and painter, and with an [...]
More Art News from Purefrancenow
Thursday, February 4th, 2010Hot News!! Mike Ford, featured in the Pure Art Gallery, has 4 winning images in ‘Shot Up North 2009 – 2010′ ‘Shot Up North’, and the “SUN Awards” celebrate and reward the best commercial photography in the UK regions, working in the disciplines of Advertising, Design, Fashion or Editorial. Mike has also recently produced a [...]
New Art Show at Ceysson Gallery, Saint Etienne, Rhône-Alpes
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010An excellent new art show, featuring the work of some of the best Artists in France is now in progress at the Bernard Ceysson Gallery in Saint Etienne, Rhône-Alpes. Jean Villevieille – Multiples December 09, 2009 – March 06, 2010 Artists : Atelier Jean Villevieille Claude Viallat, Patrick Saytour, . Ivan Messac, Robert Janitz, Daniel [...]
The Spirit of the Côte Roannaise, in the Roannais!
Friday, January 15th, 2010The remarkable design and photographic talent of Stéphane Archambault strikes again! His recently published ‘L’esprit’ magazine is the third in an ongoing yearly series visually extolling the many virtues of the Côte Roannaise through his very perceptive eyes. A triumph of creativity which captures the essence of this beautiful part of the Rhône-Alpes in France. [...]
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