Aix-en-Provence is hosting a major retrospective of Paul Cezanne's work, coinciding with the reopening of his restored atelier and family home. The city, which historically neglected the artist, is now embracing his legacy with an exhibition at Musée Granet featuring over 130 works, and tours of his significant sites.
A brush with Cezanne in Aix-en-Provence, France: a blockbuster retrospective comes to town
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Aix-en-Provence is hosting a major retrospective of Paul Cezanne's work, coinciding with the reopening of his restored atelier and family home. The city, which historically neglected the artist, is now embracing his legacy with an exhibition at Musée Granet featuring over 130 works, and tours of his significant sites.
- 1 1859: Cezanne's family bought the Bastide du Jas de Bouffan estate.
- 2 1885-1886: Cezanne lived in Gardanne for a productive year.
- 3 1886: Cezanne's father died, and the Bastide du Jas de Bouffan estate was sold.
- 4 1906: Cezanne died.
- 5 1952: A group of US collectors saved Cezanne's atelier from demolition.
- 6 1954: American artist George Bunker bought the Bibémus quarry.
- 7 1991: George Bunker died, leaving the Bibémus quarry to the city on condition of protection and public access.
- 8 2017: Bastide du Jas de Bouffan house closed for long renovation.
- 9 Late June (this year): Paul Cezanne exhibition opens at Musée Granet; atelier and family home reopen.
- 10 June 28: Grand opening of Bastide du Jas de Bouffan.
- Increased tourism to Aix-en-Provence
- Renewed appreciation for Cezanne's work and legacy
- Preservation of historical sites related to the artist
What: A blockbuster retrospective exhibition of Paul Cezanne's work is being held, alongside the reopening of his restored studio and family home.
When: This summer (from late June), 28 June (Bastide du Jas de Bouffan grand opening), 2017 (house closed for renovation), 1906 (Cezanne's death), 1859 (family bought estate), 1886 (father died, estate sold), 1952 (atelier saved), 1954 (Bibémus quarry bought), 1991 (Bunker died).
Where: Aix-en-Provence, France; Musée Granet, Bastide du Jas de Bouffan, Les Lauves, Bibémus quarry, Gardanne.
Why: To celebrate and showcase the legacy of Paul Cezanne, making amends for the city's historical neglect of the artist, and to attract visitors.
How: Through a major exhibition, restoration and reopening of key sites (atelier, family home), guided tours, and walking routes.