Discovering Victor Horta’s House Museum in Brussels

Monday November 27th, 2023 , Cities of Art, Museums

Do you know Victor Horta?
If you feel like discovering a unique artist and want to immerse yourself in his world, I recommend visiting his house in Brussels.
Victor Horta’s House is an architectural masterpiece that embodies the essence of the Art Nouveau style. Designed and built between 1898 and 1901 by Horta, a visionary Belgian architect, this residence reflects an innovative approach to the design of living spaces.

Today, it is a UNESCO heritage site and a museum open to the public that bookmirror_ Chiara Bressan visited for us. Chiara has already told us about the wonders of James Ensor‘s house in Ostend of the Adornesdomein in Bruges and the Hotel d’Hane Steenhuyse, and now she describes another extraordinary house.museum. I am happy to share his experience in the blog, which will probably make you want to go to Belgium.

Discovering Victor Horta’s House Museum in Brussels

The Rebirth of the Domus Tiberiana: A Dive into Rome’s Imperial Past

Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 , Cities of Art, Museums

Credits: Emanuele Antonio Minerva, Ministero della Cultura

Have you ever dreamed of walking through the streets of an ancient empire, feeling the breath of history at every step? Rome is famous for the many archaeological finds you can admire on a simple walk through the city streets, but now it has reopened another chapter of its glorious past with the reopening of the Domus Tiberiana, located in the archaeological park of the Colosseum.

This historical monument, known as the first imperial palace in Rome, stands magnificently on the Palatine Hill, revealing the grandeur of the imperial era through its imposing arches. Closed for almost five decades due to structural problems, the Domus Tiberiana has now been brought back to life thanks to a series of careful restorations.

The Rebirth of the Domus Tiberiana: A Dive into Rome’s Imperial Past

The Right to Photograph Art: The Case of Picasso’s Guernica at the Reina Sofía Museum

Tuesday November 21st, 2023 , Cities of Art, Museums

Do you remember when, still in the early years of the new millennium, it was not possible to photograph art in museums? It seems like centuries ago because in the meantime the world has changed so much and so fast that we now take it for granted that in front of a work of art it is possible to take a photo to capture the beauty and emotion it conveys.

Recently, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid, better known as Reina Sofía, broke this rule, which many now consider a right, by preventing visitors from photographing its most important work.
Here’s why.

The Right to Photograph Art: The Case of Picasso’s Guernica at the Reina Sofía Museum

Rebirth of the Monumental Complex of the Pilotta in Parma

Wednesday November 15th, 2023 , Cities of Art, Museums

Parma, Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta, Museo Archeologico © Giovanni Hanninen

Have you ever wondered about the magic behind the rebirth of a cultural heritage? The Pilotta Monumental Complex in Parma has undergone a massive transformation. After six years of intense renovations, this symbol of history and art has been restored to its former glory.
The ambitious project has regenerated not only the exhibition spaces but also the soul of the complex. In this post I take you on a journey to discover the profound significance of this metamorphosis, where the past and the present come together in harmonious dialogue.

Rebirth of the Monumental Complex of the Pilotta in Parma

The history of the Guggenheim Museum in New York: from its origins to the present.

Friday November 10th, 2023 , Cities of Art, Museums

Guggenheim New York

The Guggenheim Museum in New York is a perfect representation of modern and contemporary art. Not surprisingly, the site is known worldwide for its imaginative innovative architecture as well as its eclectic collections and constantly changing temporary exhibitions.

Needless to say, it is located in New York City, one of the iconic cities of American culture. Indeed, visitors to the metropolis cannot skip a stop at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, as it is part of the urban connective tissue. Nonetheless, it is one of the most beloved and hailed attractions by tourists, especially those from Europe.