What inspired Mary Cassatt’s portraits of mothers? Why did Jackson Pollock paint on the floor? Eureka investigates the origins of artists’ most famous works and techniques, unpacking how great art ...

When he was asked how Paul Cézanne influenced his work, Picasso declared: “He is the father of us all, a sort of God of painting.” This admiration was shared by Picasso’s coeval Cubist-in-arms, ...

Before his death, Paul Cézanne offered 100 of his paintings to the art museum in Aix-en-Provence, the city in southern France where he was born and lived for more than 40 years. Despite hosting the ...

Thousands of tourists are descending on Aix-en-Provence, France, with the aim of knowing the elusive painter better. By Walker Mimms Reviewing from Aix-en-Provence, France “He didn’t know what he was ...

This summer, Jas de Bouffan—the Aix-en-Provence home where Paul Cézanne’s family lived for 40 years—will open restored rooms and grounds to visitors. While you “Cézanne is more than ever a painter ...

Our group is taking a watercolour class on the terrace of Les Lodges, a delightful hotel in Aix-en-Provence noted for its wonderful view of Mont Sainte-Victoire. We are embarking on a futile attempt ...