Provence and the British Imagination

On Nov 19 and 20, the Universite de Provence in Aix will co-host "Provence and the British Imagination," a conference (in English) exploring the role of Provence in the British literary and aesthetic imagination, from the 18th century to the present. Speakers will include artist Julian Merrow-Smith and writer Anthony Penrose, who will discus Provence in the work of his father Roland, the 

Postcards from Provence

If, like I am, you're a fan of the work of Provence-based artist Julian Merrow-Smith, you can now own a lovely 160-page book containing 140 full-color plates of his paintings.

Merrow-Smith is a British artist based in Bedoin (near Avignon), whose still- life paintings are inspired by objets trouvés, pottery and seasonal produce from local markets. His landscapes, meanwhile, represent scenes

Postcards from Provence

This would be perfect in your house, no? It's today's painting from Julian Merrow-Smith, the Bedoin-based artist who sells his work auction-style online. Félicité Parmentier (Roses in a Silver Cup) is an oil on gessoed card, 16cm x 17cm (6¼"x6½"). The auction starts today, Tuesday, at 8 p.m. GMT and ends Wednesday (tomorrow, May 27) at 8 p.m. GMT. Bidding begins at $100. Payment is by Pay Pal