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The Musée Regards de Provence is always worth visiting.  The current exhibition Vies Silencieuses focuses on still life paintings, many from the gallery’s collection of Provencal Art.

But it starts with some 16th century Dutch paintings, all peonies, stripy tulips, dewdrops and butterflies, amazing in their faithful detail.

Then there’s the local artists with their very French take on the subject.

Here is René Seyssaud’s ‘Nature Morte aux Oranges et a la Cruche’ from 1922.

Colourful compositions too from Manguin, Ambrogiani, Chabaud, lots to admire in fact before crossing the bridge to the Salle Estaque.  This is where the gallery has placed the modern response to the still life concept.

As usual, some are bewildering, others beguiling.  I loved ‘Como Aqua Para Chocolat’ a ‘concert symphonique visuel’ constructed by photographer Aurore Valade during her 2 month stay in Mexico.

Downstairs is an exhibition of sculptures, upstairs is the café with one of Marseille’s best views.  Lots to enjoy.  Open daily.