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.

Rosso Fiorentino: the visionary of Mannerism

The Visual Metamorphosis of Alexa Meade

Tuesday February 20th, 2024 , Artists and Works

While many artists over the past five centuries have focused their efforts on perfecting techniques for painting on flat surfaces, Alexa Meade has boldly embraced the opposite of this established tradition. With no academic training in art or painting classes behind her, Meade embarked on her extraordinary journey in 2009 after completing her studies in political science.

His artistic project focused on creating innovative techniques that would allow three-dimensional objects to be painted in such a way as to simulate the appearance of two-dimensional images. What makes this creative proposal of his interesting is the artful use of black paint and liquid latex.
This combination allowed three-dimensional objects to be transformed into two-dimensional visual compositions, requiring meticulous attention to cover human skin without forming unwanted cracks.

Impressions in Motion. The Visual Metamorphosis of Alexa Meade.

Life of Leonardo da Vinci, Renaissance genius

Monday February 19th, 2024 , Artists and Works

Have you ever wondered how Leonardo da Vinci’s life could have left such an indelible mark on the history of art and science?
Leonardo da Vinci is the genius of the Renaissance, no one doubts it, but what he achieved during his lifetime has spanned the centuries like a beacon of ingenuity and creativity.

In this post we will explore the extraordinary life of Leonardo da Vinci, a man who challenged the limits of his time and became immortal.