Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer was the leading flower painter during the Louis XIV period. Profusion and diversity reign over his charming Baroque compositions. Paintings of flowers became all the rage in Northern Europe in the 16th century, but the trend did not reach France until later. Starting with...

At the Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles, the American artist Laura Owens has created an immersive environment that showcases seven works by Vincent van Gogh made at the end of his life in and around Arles. “Laura Owens & Vincent van Gogh” is simultaneously sparse and visually overwhelming. The...

In the heart of Finistère, in Brittany, the Château de Trévarez is a fine reminder of the Belle Époque, though one scarred by World War II. Built by French politician and diplomat James de Kerjégu, this enchanting place is slowly rising from its ashes. Whether emerging as though by magic from the...

The new director of the Rencontres Internationales de la Photo d'Arles is focusing his first edition on highly topical subjects including questions of identity, with the accent on a multifaceted view of photography as a medium. How did the transition between directors take place after 2020, when...

France has done fairly well despite the global decline in public sales. In its assessment, the Conseil des Ventes (French Sales Council) focuses on the positive side—but also on the uncertainties. It is time to take stock: is the glass half empty or half full? As the CVV (France's Voluntary Sales...

Scottish superstar Peter Doig placed 75th in Art Price 2020’s overall rankings. His prices have remained stable despite Covid. The health crisis has not affected Peter Doig, who once placed 22nd and second (2017) in the contemporary artist rankings. Of course, the movement of his works has...

Originally set for April 30 to May 3, Monaco Art Week (MAW) is taking place from July 13 to 18, overlapping with artmonte-carlo, which will be at the Grimaldi Forum from July 15 to 17. Since 2018, Monaco Art Week, which associates galleries and auction houses in the Condamine, Monte Carlo and...

Carved from rock crystal, this shell-shaped cup with a bird on the handle illustrates the art of glassmaking in the 16th century: a technique in which the Italians excelled. After Byzantium fell in 1204, Venice  took over oriental glassmaking techniques and became the main production...

The auction of André Becker’s carriage collection is a major event in a highly specialized market. “A collection of this magnitude hasn’t appeared at auction in over 30 years. That’s exceptional,” says Patrice Biget, the expert of the sale led at Drouot by Benoît Derouineau of the Daguerre auction...