A French bride and Venus Victrix in Rome in 1700
We are faced with one of the most controversial works of history. Some talked about Pauline Borghese’s nudity, and some spoke about Antonio Canova’s extraordinary realistic touches, especially his ability to make one feel the softness and shine of living skin. However, a careful reading of the details of the sculpture suggests the union of two of the most powerful families in Europe.
The works of art and the cryptic stories: Francesco Hayez’s kisses and secrets
Happy birthday Hayez!
The most famous work of Francesco Hayez is the painting with three versions called ‘kiss’, which is still the subject of controversy and whose secret is being tried to be solved. But who are these two young people kissing passionately? What about the threatening shadow that haunts them in the background?
Stendhal or Florence syndrome
by Maria Stella
Marie-Henri Beyle, known as Stendhal, was born today in Grenoble. The Stendhal syndrome, or the Florence syndrome, takes its name from him. Have you ever felt uncomfortable and harmful seeing an admirable work of art? While this may not have happened to you, it may have occurred to another art lover.
Philosopher Emperor Marcus Aurelius on Display in Ankara
Philosopher Emperor Marcus Aurelius on Display in Ankara The International Archaeology Symposium, featuring the “Golden Age of Archaeology” exhibition featuring the statue of Marcus Aurelius, begins in Ankara on August 6th. The events, hosted by the Presidency, will bring together numerous scholars from Turkey and around the world. The nearly two-thousand-year-old statue of Marcus Aurelius […]
Caravaggio exhibition breaks record
Caravaggio exhibition breaks record Rome’s Caravaggio 2025 blockbuster exhibition concluded at Palazzo Barberini, clocking up a record 450,000 visitors from around the world. The exhibition, which attracted an average of more than 3,000 daily admissions, also drew over 8,000 visitors to the Casino Ludovisi, which had been specially opened to allow visitors to view Caravaggio’s […]
The leaning tower of Pisa: a monument of lace
Work began on the construction of the bell tower of the cathedral of S. Maria, which will become the most famous in the world due to its inclined structure, on 9 August 1173.
Art Nouveau Week marked in Italy and across Europe
Another fantastic week of events begins to stay away from smartphones and communicate with real beauty. Italy celebrates its Art Nouveau architecture and design with guided tours of Liberty landmarks as part of the fifth edition of the Art Nouveau Week, from 8-14 July 2023. 150 Art Nouveau villas will be open to the public for a week.
Caravaggio ceiling mural goes on show in Rome
Caravaggio ceiling mural goes on show in Rome The Casino di Villa Boncompagni Ludovisi, better known as Villa Aurora, is home to the 25th work in Caravaggio 2025 – the Rome exhibition. Caravaggio’s mural painting at the Casino Ludovisi, on the occasion of the exhibition “Caravaggio 25” currently underway at Palazzo Barberini in Rome, will […]
Special arrangement for Mona Lisa in Louvre: “A room of her own”
Special arrangement for Mona Lisa in Louvre: “A room of her own” The Louvre Museum in Paris announces a major renovation, which includes a new entrance and a Gallery dedicated to the Mona Lisa. The Louvre, the world’s most visited museum in Paris, is undergoing a significant renovation following complaints of overcrowding and difficulty preserving […]
Addio a Oliviero Toscani!
Addio a Oliviero Toscani! È morto Oliviero Toscani, considerato uno dei fotografi pubblicitari più innovativi e provocatori del Novecento e uno degli artisti più ricercati dai brand globali. Il fotografo Oliviero Toscani è morto all’età di 82 anni. In un comunicato che annunciava la morte di Toscani all’alba di lunedì mattina, Kirsti Toscani, Rocco, Lola […]