The Sonnabend Collection in Mantua: the new Temple of Contemporary Art

Monday February 17th, 2025 , Cities of Art, Museums

Roy Lichtenstein Little Aloha Sonnabend Collection

Have you ever wondered what happens when a city steeped in art decides to open its doors to contemporary art? This is exactly what happens in Mantua: an encounter between past and future that you absolutely cannot miss.
I am referring to the forthcoming opening of the museum dedicated to the Sonnabend Collection, a treasure trove of 20th century masterpieces that will find a home in the renovated Palazzo della Ragione in Mantua starting in the winter of 2025.

THE SONNABEND COLLECTION IN MANTUA

dee for a Holiday in Flanders in 2025: Art, Nature and Culture in a Unique Journey

Tuesday February 11th, 2025 , Cities of Art

Museum Sint-Janshospitaal

Have you already started planning your holidays for 2025? If you haven’t yet, it’s time to take a look at the calendar, because next spring promises relaxation and unforgettable adventures.
Flanders is a perfect destination for those seeking a mix of art, nature and culture.

Between masterpieces by the Flemish Masters, historic cities and open-air art installations, 2025 will be full of unmissable events.

Let’s discover together some stops you can’t miss!

A HOLIDAY IN FLANDERS

Urban art and ancient beauty: the dialogue between graffiti and historical monuments

Tuesday January 28th, 2025 , Cities of Art

Murales Tor Marancia

Cities of art are places where the past meets the present, where ancient monuments coexist with the creative energy of contemporary art. Among these modern expressions, graffiti and street art have carved out an important space,sometimes creating tension, at other times establishing a unique dialogue with historical beauties. In this article we explore some Italian cities where urban art is intertwined with artistic heritage, demonstrating that tradition and innovation can coexist in surprising ways.

URBAN ART: A JOURNEY THROUGH GRAFFITI AND HISTORICAL MONUMENTS

Stumbling Stones: what they are and who invented them

Monday January 27th, 2025 , Artists and Works, Cities of Art

Have you ever stopped to reflect on what the cities we walk in every day tell us? Among the cobblestones you walk on could be hiding a powerful story, that of the Stumbling Stones. How much do you really know, however, about this project, created to remember the victims of the Shoah and now widespread throughout Europe?

In this post I want to tell you about these small, silent works of art that seem to blend in with the asphalt, but carry an enormous symbolic charge. We will talk about what the Stumbling Stones are, who designed them and what deep meaning lies behind them. Ready to stumble – at least with your mind?

WHAT ARE THE STUMBLING STONES

The hidden secrets of cities of art: legends, mysteries and forgotten stories

Tuesday January 14th, 2025 , Cities of Art

Ca’ Dario dipinto da Claude Monet

Explore the hidden secrets of cities of art: from mysterious legends to forgotten stories, discover an unseen side of Venice, Florence, Rome and other Italian cities.

The cities of art we love to visit hide much more than what appears on the surface.
Behind the façades of cathedrals, in the streets less travelled by tourists or even within the walls of the most famous monuments, lie forgotten stories, mysterious legends and unexpected secrets. Discovering these stories is not just about exploring the past, but getting in touch with the deepest soul of cities.
Fancy discovering what lies beyond the beauty?

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