Cosroe Dusi’s Romeo and Juliet: a rediscovered masterpiece

Monday March 18th, 2024 , Artists and Works

Cosroe Dusi, Giulietta e Romeo, 1838 ca. Olio su tela, cm 218 x 164. Casa di Giulietta, Musei Civici di Verona. Archivio Fotografico dei Musei Civici. Ph BAMSphoto

To witness the rediscovery of a work of art is always a great thrill, especially if it is a painting that had been missing for centuries. This is what happened at Juliet’s House in Verona, one of the most iconic places linked to the tragic love story between Romeo and Juliet.
A priceless artistic treasure has finally returned home: the 1838 painting of Romeo and Juliet by Cosroe Dusi, a work in which the Venetian painter depicted the sweet nocturnal encounter between the two lovers, a universal symbol of love and passion, in the house of the young Capulet.

Romeo and Juliet by Cosroe Dusi

Life and works of Francesco Hayez

Monday March 11th, 2024 , Artists and Works

Francesco Hayez, autoritratto

Did you know that to know the life and works of Francesco Hayez is to know Romantic art in depth, which shaped Italian culture?

Born in Venice in 1791 and died in Milan in 1882, Hayez is the artist of Italian Romanticism par excellence. He was in fact an undisputed protagonist of the era that saw the transition from Neoclassicism to Romanticism, becoming the most representative Italian painter of the latter style. Hayez was not only an artist as he played a fundamental role in the unification of Italy with his works full of symbols and strong patriotic sentiment.

Everything you need to know about the life and works of Francesco Hayez

Robert Indiana’s exhibition at the Venice Biennale 2024

Thursday March 7th, 2024 , Artists and Works, Events and Exhibitions

Robert Indiana. The Sweet Mystery, 1960-62. Oil on canvas. 72 x 60 inches (182.9 x 152.4 cm). Photo: Courtesy of Tom Powel Imaging, New York; Artwork: © Morgan Art Foundation Ltd./Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY

Have you ever had the chance to see up close the works of Robert Indiana, the artist who redefined the boundaries of contemporary art?
From April 17 to November 24, 2024, Venice becomes the stage on which the life and work of Robert Indiana, one of the giants of contemporary art, are explored in a must-see exhibition. “Robert Indiana. The Sweet Mystery” takes place at the Procuratie Vecchie in St. Mark’s Square, Venice, and one of the collateral events of the 60th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale 2024.

Curated by Matthew Lyons and presented by the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, this exhibition is a journey through the art of Robert Indiana, from his youth to the present day, through themes such as spirituality, identity, and the human condition.
In this post I tell you about the event and why Robert Indiana is a central figure in the contemporary art scene.

Robert Indiana at the Venice Biennale 2024

The creation of man and woman in art: 5 works to get to know

Tuesday February 27th, 2024 , Artists and Works

The myth of the creation of man and woman in art has always held a special fascination in every age. Following the creation of the world in art, the moment when the Earth is occupied, by divine hand, by man and woman allows us to reflect on the fate of humankind, our past and consequently our future.
In this post I share five works, from the Christian tradition, that have interpreted this important and fascinating theme.

5 must-know works depicting the creation of man and woman in art

Rosso Fiorentino: the visionary of Mannerism who revolutionized Renaissance art

Monday February 26th, 2024 , Artists and Works

Rosso Fiorentino, Putto che suona

Have you ever asked who was the artist who, along with Pontormo, revolutionized the world of Renaissance art in Florence?
In this post we will explore together the life the works of Rosso Fiorentino, one of the most emblematic figures of early Mannerism in Florence.

Famous for his unusual and revolutionary art, Rosso Fiorentino (Giovanni Battista di Jacopo) left an indelible mark on the artistic landscape by proposing an aesthetic outside the traditional mold.
Here is how this painter, who was born in Florence in 1495 and died in Fontainebleau in 1540, influenced the course of Italian art and beyond.