The great theatre mass, in July, en Avignon. Theatre takes over the whole town, from the great scene of the pope's palace, to the tiniest and most obscure backroom, plays are everywhere, in all languages, forms, and length; starting at all time day and night. When not...
Avignon
The popes’ palace secret life
You probably know or have heard about the Pope's Palace, home of the papacy from 1309 to 1377. A magnificent gothic and totally megalomanic building, build in several stages but only in a short period of time considering it's extent (160 000 square ft). You might be...
Ecce Homo, Ernest Pignon-Ernest @ Palais des Papes
A few shots of the stunning exhibition at the Pope's Palace, in Avignon. The artists work spanning several decades (from 1966) is on display, some original works, and many photos, being father of street art and his work is mainly displayed out there.. Ernest...
Popes’ Palace temporary exhibitions
The Pope's Palace in Avignon, is a stunning space for art exhibitions, here are two of my favourites: Les Papesses, 2013, The Popesses of art: Louise Bourgeois, Camille Claudel, Berlinde de Bruyckere, Kiki Smith, Jana Sterbak Exhibition book...
Avignon, the Popes Palace and the festival
Avignon is mostly known by it's half built bridge, giving birth to eponymous rhyme, and it's medieval palace, built in several stage by the different Popes who reigned here during the XIVth century. Visiting the palace is fascinating if you have the slightest interest...