You know when a lost work of art is, quite by chance, rediscovered and this starts to trigger a series of questions that open up new horizons?
That’s what happened recently at the Museo Correr in Venice, when an unknown work by Andrea Mantegna, one of the greatest Renaissance artists, re-emerged from storage.
In this post, I tell you about this exceptional discovery and explain how this find might change some things we thought we knew about Mantegna.
Venice, Italy, 1950 © David Seymour/Magnum Photos
Have you ever wondered who is the creator of the famous photograph taken in Venice, the one showing in an almost surreal way a gondolier arriving at an ‘Esso’ filling station on the Grand Canal?
This iconic work was taken by David Seymour, also known as ‘Chim’, back in 1950.
This image is part of a larger project that Seymour dedicated to post-war and reconstruction Europe, full of stories to tell. The life and works of David Seymour offer a fascinating look at the 20th century, through the eyes of a man who lived and documented some of the most significant moments in recent history.
In this post, I want you to discover Seymour, a man whose lens captured as much the beauty as the tragedies of his time.
Have you ever wondered what Goya’s painting May 3, 1808 represents and what its significance is?
Art has the power to capture historical moments and make us reflect on them, and this painting is a snapshot of a tragic and unforgettable moment in human history.
Let’s find out together what it represents and some interesting facts.
Do you know the works of Dürer and why he is considered a genius artist?
In this post, I want to introduce you to the masterpieces of Albrecht Dürer, a master of the Nordic Renaissance and famous for his revolutionary approach to art.
Born in Nuremberg in 1471, Dürer left an indelible mark on the art world not only as a painter, but also as an exceptionally talented engraver. The son of a goldsmith, he learnt the techniques of engraving on both wood and metal and used them to create extraordinary works.
Have you ever wanted to know more about Chagall’s life and the magic of his works?
In this post, I take you on a discovery of Marc Chagall‘s colourful universe, telling you about five crucial phases of his existence.
