Genevieve Janvrin: Light On The Riviera

by Janvrin, Genevieve & Wright, Sophie

ISBN: 9783961713950

Published: 2022-04-15

- How sleepy fishing villa ges became hotbeds of culture: theCôte d'Azur, literally the blue coast, as a gathering place for artists, from its beginnings to the present day - In the tradition of Riviera Cocktail and Stars & Cars, a magnificent new book of photographs, vintage and charming - Exhibitions to accompany the book are in the planning stage The Côte d'Azur has always captured the imagination of artists. Many of them arrived on the sun-drenched coast in the early 20th century, having left Paris to enjoy this beautiful region at a time when it was not yet a famed tourist destination. And there they stayed. Legendary for its special light, the French Riviera also spurred the development of art photography to a certain degree, attracting intellectuals and bon vivants, along with those who wanted to be in close proximity to this artistic world. The great influx of painters, photographers, and fashion designers created a rich legacy throughout several decades. This legacy will...