A paradise, lost in the Pacific Ocean, attracts exotic nature, magnificent beaches and the opportunity to get rid of all problems. An island belonging to French Polynesia is rightly called the "end of the world."
Tropical paradise
Tourists adore the island of Gauguin's inspiration untouched by civilization. Everyone wants to touch a piece of pristine nature, where everything is saturated with an atmosphere of peace. Tahiti, captivating with its beauty, surprises with its developed tourist infrastructure and the highest level of service. Famous for its architectural and miraculous sights, it is a real paradise on earth.
The Polynesian pearl, discovered at the beginning of the 17th century, left its mark on history. The Europeans who landed here were not conquered by tropical landscapes: they searched for gold and jewelry and were disappointed by their absence. Since then, the wonderful island is open to the whole world. And now, not only travelers, but also romantics, poets and artists who are looking for inspiration, are rushing here.
Why is a paradise often called "Gauguin Island"? We will tell you now!
A real-life novel
One of the most beautiful places on our planet is described in the novel by S. Maugham "The Moon and the Penny." 40-year-old stockbroker C. Strickland leaves his family and leaves to work on a distant island, where he finally finds peace and devotes all his time to painting.
The prototype of the protagonist of a work based on real events was Paul Gauguin, for whom happiness was the opportunity to stay in silence, away from the noise of big cities, and engage only in creativity.
Escape from Paris
At the end of the XIX century, the artist throws unloved work and dreams of immersing himself in painting. He has long been looking for an excuse to turn a long-standing hobby into a profession and leaves Paris. Life in a warm country seemed to the painter, who considered civilization a synonym for decline, covered with a halo of freedom and beauty. The choice falls on sunny Tahiti, which had the status of a colony of France and later received the name "Gauguin Island". Here, the master spends his best years, experiencing illness, depression and poverty. He writes a lot, but at auctions, works full of bright colors and color are not in demand.
Glory after death
In 1903, the author of famous masterpieces, appreciated by descendants, dies in his house on Hiva Oa (Marquesas Islands), where he moved after Tahiti. On his grave, made of volcanic stones, only the name and year of death are engraved. Immediately after the canvases of the legendary artist, a real hunt begins. Collectors and galleries of the world dream of getting pictures painted by Gauguin on the island of happiness.
It is here that the painter, who did not hide the fact that he draws his inspiration from the beautiful Tahitians, creates the best and most famous masterpieces that bring him world fame. A talented master discovers the culture of the local population, which he contrasts with the European, saturated with falsehood.
Exposition introducing the Polynesian stage of the life of a genius
The post-impressionist has done a lot to popularize the amazing beauty of the island in the world. In honor of the great Frenchman who fled to Oceania, a local lyceum was named in the city of Papeete (the capital of Tahiti). In addition, a museum consisting of several buildings connected by passages appeared in the administrative center of Gogenova Island. Visitors, as if traveling through the life of a master, will see original documents, photographs, reproductions and prints made by the painter.
A true paradise on earth
Gauguin Island - this is a fairy tale, embodied in reality. Snow-white sand, gentle sun, slender palm trees, picturesque lagoons, a sea of flowers - this is what awaits travelers in the most romantic place on earth. It is quite difficult to describe in a high-class resort, and not a single photograph will convey the amazing beauty of Tahiti. Would you like to relax in a real paradise? He is waiting for you!