Brittany’s Street Art II

Whether you choose to call it street art or simply common graffiti, the walls of several Breton towns have been enriched by some wonderful examples of the craft in recent years. In an earlier post, I highlighted some from the north Breton town of Saint-Brieuc and this post features many new murals that now adorn that town as well as a few that were painted over. Additionally, some works spotted in the towns of Morlaix and Brest were just too good not to include here too.

Brittany’s Street Art

Does graffiti need to be subversive to wear its tag or is safe street art equally as credible or valid?

The Rare, the Rude and the Unusual

A look at some of the rare, rude and unusual elements of Brittany’s unique religious heritage.

Prayers, Pancakes and Paintings

In Brittany, Candlemas is celebrated on the second day of February. Announcing the end of winter, the festival was, for centuries, closely associated with traditions related to purification, fertility, prosperity and light and is popularly known here as le jour des crêpes or Pancake Day.

Women Artists in Brittany

Brittany has been a great source of inspiration for artists from across the world drawn to the beauty of its natural landscapes and unique quality of light. The women artists who came to draw inspiration from the rich colours and distinctive landscapes of the region have sometimes been overlooked and I highlight some of these pioneering painters here.

Brittany In Brushstrokes

For centuries, artists have been drawn to Brittany in an attempt to capture the beauty of its landscapes and unique quality of light.