A dazzling patchwork of exhibits

The city of Arles in the South of France has always attracted famed artists, such as Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh. Today, Arles retains its reputation as a creative hub thanks to its art spaces, such as Galerie Regala, founded in 2019 by Florence Reckinger-Taddeï and Véronique Pieyre de Mandiargues. The gallery itself, perched atop the Roman cryptoporticus, or covered corridor, was designed by Christian Lacroix and currently showcases paintings, sculptures, dolls, textiles and embroidery by contemporary artisans and artists. For each exhibition, the gallery invites its talents to use the entire surrounding space as well as the walls, which makes a visit to Galerie Regala truly exciting.