L’ATLAS: CRYPTOGRAMS
After the exhibition Transversal, opened in 2014 at the Rome gallery, Wunderkammern presents in Milan a new solo show by L’Atlas: CRYPTOGRAMS.
Aperol: history of an italian icon
APEROL: HISTORY OF AN ITALIAN ICON
The history of Aperol began during the Art Noveau period.
In 1919 the Barbieri brothers launched at the Padua International Fair what would become one of the most popular liqueurs among Italians.
The original and secret recipe which has never been changed up to the present day has made Aperol very popular, especially in the immediate post-war period, with its unique orange colour and its art noveau bottle.
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The European Secession: the wave of modernity
THE EUROPEAN SECESSION: THE WAVE OF MODERNITY
I’ve recently visited the exhibition The European Secession in Italy. It’s a courageous exhibition illustrating a specific historic period that between the 19th century and the 20th century witnessed the birth of the artistic movement of the European Secession.
Last year, in the same exhibition venue, I visited the exhibition dedicated to The Nabis, Gauguin and the Italian avant-garde painting, and this year I returned there to enjoy this unique event.
Here is what I liked and which artworks you must know in order to understand the European Secession.
Venus Botticelli: 5 things to know
BOTTICELLI’S BIRTH OF VENUS: 5 THINGS TO KNOW
To paint The Birth of Venus Botticelli drew inspiration from the myth about the birth of Venus, who was born out the sea foam in front of the island of Cyprus.
To depict the Birth of Venus Botticelli drew inspiration from mythology and literature, creating one of the greatest masterpieces housed in Florence.
Thus, here are 5 things to know about Botticelli’s masterpiece.
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Workshops for children: 4 children-friendly museums in Italy.
WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN: 4 CHILDREN-FRIENDLY MUSEUMS IN ITALY
When I travel together with my family I always search for museums which organize workshops for children which can transform a visit into an interesting experience able to satisfy both adults and children.
Here the 4 children-friendly museums in Italy.
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