An event to preserve 100,000 photos and 55 years of stories
The intimate Provence event (August 2024) was a great success. Thanks to this incredible team that made the event possible and to the spectators.
You can:
- See photos and video « Love hymn » theme Flowers and perfumes of Provence
- Find excerpts from the show
- Discover the 4 artists from intimate Provence
Patrons and enthusiasts of Provence: a hundred privileged experienced a unique experience on August 23, 2024!
You were at the heart of an exclusive evening, a glass of rosé in your hand, surrounded by decision makers and enthusiasts who share your vision. In front of you has revealed a background of unpublished photos: the history of Provence and the intimate moments of the daily lives of rural people; Provençals at work and in celebration; picturesque landscapes; cultural traditions in Provence and around the world. A selection of moments seized by André Abbe, son of the country, journalist – photographer – farmer.
Welcome to our evening « Provence Intimate : Between culture, agriculture and travel – 55 years of photos by André Abbe"
🌟 Why this evening has marked the minds
A selection of rare photographs among the 100,000 archives (yes, you read well)
An unprecedented artistic performance combining photography, dance, singing and music
A network of professionals sharing your passion for art
Incredible artists (we brought international stars, anyway!)
An event dedicated to the preservation of Provençal heritage
Why your interest is crucial
At the heart of this evening is the exceptional work of André Abbe, a photographer-journalist who has captured the essence of Provence, its culture, its agriculture, its handicrafts, its art of living for more than five decades.
Your participation is the cornerstone of this ambitious project. We are looking for patrons and exhibition venues (Germany, United States, Great Britain, Japan)
As patron, you have the unique opportunity to:
- Contribute to the preservation of 100,000 unique photographs capturing the soul of Provence
- Valorize stories of French culture and excellence of know-how, environmental preservation, beauty and made in France.
- Associate your or your company's name with a national project
- Leave a lasting imprint on our collective heritage
- Challenges (more!)
With your support, we will be able to complete the digitization and preservation of these valuable testimonies, thus ensuring their transmission to future generations.
🎭 One evening, three unforgettable experiences
Our event « Provence Intimate » was designed to offer an unforgettable experience, commensurate with your valuable support
Custom artistic immersion
Performance mixing dance, singing, music and photographs by André Abbe
Under the artistic direction of XaL, renowned Provencal actor and director
A unique fusion of talents around the work of André Abbe with:
- Nazpari Azari (Iranian singer from Dubai)
- Flavio de Brito (Brazilian choreographer from London)
- Emmanuel Collombert (French trompettist from Montpellier)
A photographic exhibition of photographs never exhibited
Discover photographs never exhibited before Travel from rural Provence to Iran (we save you the Simca 1100 car trip from the time!)
Meet artists and flavours
Exchange with artists and other decision makers who share your passion for art Enjoy provencal and oriental dishes, including, for the first time in Europe, « Tapenaz » (Eastern version of tapenade)
Future patrons: exclusive benefits for your brand
By becoming patron of the Abbe Photo Association, you benefit from:
- Premium visibility: Your name associated with all our communications
- Enhanced brand image: Position yourself as a major player in artistic, heritage and cultural preservation
- Exclusive content: privileged access to digitized works for your communications
- Sustainable Recognition: Mention in our next book about the collection of André Abbe and our next exhibition
- Challenges
📅 Practical information
Date: Friday, August 23, 2024, 6.30 p.m.
Location : Espace Robert Manuel, Les Issambres, 83520 Roquebrune-sur-Argens
The Provencal kiss and very quickly!
The passionate team of Abbe Photo Archive
P.S.: A small service please, don't forget to share this event with your friends passionate about Provence and photography. The more we are, the more we preserve