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 […]
Works by Matisse, Kahlo and Capa are now in the public domain
Works by Matisse, Kahlo and Capa are now in the public domain Every year, on January 1, the copyright of thousands of works is eliminated and allowed to be shared in the public domain. This year, the works of Henri Matisse, Robert Capa, and Frida Kahlo, Ernest Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms”, and William Faulkner’s […]
Christmas paintings by famous artists
Christmas paintings by famous artists
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 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.
Michelangelo’s scribble sells for $200,000
A square scribbled on a yellowed piece of paper by Renaissance genius Michelangelo sold for $201,600 auction house Christie’s explained.
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?