Saint Catherine of Alexandria by Caravaggio: description and curious facts

Monday October 18th, 2021 , Artists and Works

Santa Caterina d'Alessandria | Caravaggio

Saint Catherine of Alexandria by Caravaggio

SAINT CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA BY CARAVAGGIO: DESCRIPTION AND CURIOUS FACTS

Saint Catherine of Alexandria by Caravaggio is a painting painted in 1597, a happy period and of great work for the artist. Everything seemed to be perfect, but that it wasn’t exactly true. After all, the model Caravaggio used for the painting belonged to the dark world that inhabited Rome in the late 17^th century, which Caravaggio couldn’t do without.

In this post I’ll make you discover a masterpiece by Michelangelo Merisi known as Caravaggio.

Saint Catherine of Alexandria by Caravaggio

The Mah Jong sofa celebrates the 50th anniversary

Saturday October 16th, 2021 , More than art

THE MAH JONG SOFA CELEBRATES THE 50^TH ANNIVERSARY: CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT A DESIGN ICON

Designed in 1971, the Mah Jong sofa was the result of the collaboration between two talented men: Philippe Roche, a visionary businessman co-founder of Roche Bobois company and Hans Hopfer, a design genius who was able to capture and forerun the changes of lifestyles with a great creativity.

The Mah Jong sofa

Exhibitions to see in Europe in 2022

Sunday October 10th, 2021 , Events and Exhibitions

EXHIBITIONS TO SEE IN ITALY IN 2022

Opening exhibition Ongoing exhibitions Archives

This is the page dedicated to exhibitions to see in Europe in 2022.

Here you will find all the exhibitions, events and in-depth information to find out what there is to see and discover which events you should not miss.
Scroll through the list with all the latest news or click on one of the buttons at the top: exhibitions opening, exhibitions in progress, exhibitions archive.

What to do in Brescia if you’re an art lover

Saturday October 9th, 2021 , Cities of Art

WHAT TO DO IN BRESCIA IF YOU’RE AN ART LOVER

Many people underestimate the potentiality of most Italian cities, and I have often been told that it’s difficult to find what to do in Brescia for those who love art.
Brescia, instead, is a city full of history, modern and vibrant, that is worth enjoying slowly.

Brescia is the perfect city for those who look for exciting places, away from ordinary tourist destinations. It’s no coincidence that Brescia has been named, along with Bergamo, Italian Capital of Culture 2023.

What to do in Brescia if you’re an art lover

Works of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium to see

Wednesday October 6th, 2021 , Cities of Art, Museums

WORKS OF THE ROYAL MUSEUMS OF FINE ARTS OF BELGIUM TO SEE

The works of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium are 20,000 and belong to all historical periods from the 15th century onwards, and are divided into different collections: the Musée Old Masters Museum, the Musée Modern Museum, the Musée Fin-de-Siècle, and the near Musée Magritte Museum. And there are also the Musée Meunier and the Muséee Wiertz Museum that are smaller and located in separated buildings.

Works of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

SAINT CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA BY CARAVAGGIO: DESCRIPTION AND CURIOUS FACTS

Saint Catherine of Alexandria by Caravaggio

THE MAH JONG SOFA CELEBRATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY: CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT A DESIGN ICON

EXHIBITIONS TO SEE IN ITALY IN 2022

WHAT TO DO IN BRESCIA IF YOU’RE AN ART LOVER

WORKS OF THE ROYAL MUSEUMS OF FINE ARTS OF BELGIUM TO SEE

THE MAH JONG SOFA CELEBRATES THE 50^TH ANNIVERSARY: CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT A DESIGN ICON