Description of the area and neighborhood : Ventimiglia lies at the meeting point of the Italian and French Rivieras, in a Mediterranean landscape with an extraordinary artistic history. Just along the coast is Bordighera, whose gardens, palms, sea and light fascinated Claude Monet, while inland lies Dolceacqua, whose bridge and village he famously painted during his stay on the Riviera.
This entire stretch of the Mediterranean, from Liguria to the Côte d’Azur, became a remarkable territory for modern art. Nice, Menton, Saint-Paul-de-Vence and the Fondation Maeght are within easy reach, in an area associated with some of the greatest artists of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Closer to home, Ventimiglia offers the sea, the historic old town, the botanical landscape of the Hanbury Gardens and a dramatic hinterland of valleys, medieval villages and mountains. The French border is only a few kilometres away.
The studio itself is just a few steps from the beach, about two minutes on foot from the town centre and seven minutes from the railway station, making it easy to explore both the Italian and French Rivieras without a car.
For an artist, it is a place of contrasts and possible inspiration: Mediterranean light, sea and mountains, palms and old stone, Italy and France, nature and border town.
Facilities (wifi, phone..) : Wi-Fi, private bathroom, fully equipped kitchenette, double bed, bed linen and towels, private rooftop terrace with sun loungers. The studio is completely independent. Free public parking is available nearby. Beach just a few steps away and railway station only 5 minutes on foot.
Wish in exchange for the hosting (ie:a work of art, an original work, singing or painting lessons, a private concert or any other art form) : In exchange for the stay, I would like to receive an original work by the artist for my private collection, preferably a painting, drawing or print. The work does not necessarily have to be created during the stay or inspired by Ventimiglia: it may be an existing work, a new work, or something created here. I prefer to agree on the exchange together beforehand, according to the artist’s practice and portfolio. I am particularly interested in acquiring something genuinely representative of the artist’s work rather than commissioning a specific subject.
Favourite artistic domains : Painting, drawing, printmaking, engraving, illustration and visual arts.
