TELL ME WHERE YOU GO AND I’LL TELL YOU WHAT TO SEE
Naples is a city that fascinates me every time I visit: a place where there is a unique mix of vitality, culture and tradition in every corner. There is so much to explore that even several days are never enough. If in a previous article of mine I suggested how best to spend a day in the Neapolitan city, here I want to share with you everything there is to see in Naples.
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.
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.
Image source: Turin Italy Guide.com
Have you ever thought of exploring Turin, the most regal of Italian art cities, on a weekend getaway? With its rich historical cultural heritage, Turin is a destination worth discovering.
In this post, I propose a two-day itinerary among the most fascinating museums and sights in this elegant and refined city.
Naples is renowned for its gastronomic specialties and lively folklore, but we cannot forget that it is also a hotbed of culture and art. Among the various museums in Naples, the Capodimonte Museum stands out for its exceptional collection: it is here that some of the city’s most significant and unmissable works of art can be found.
