The charm of Liberty style in Italy between history and elegance

Friday December 1st, 2023 , Schools & Periods

Have you ever thought about the appeal of the Liberty style in Italy and how it shaped the Italian architectural aesthetic of the early 20th century? With this post, I invite you to immerse yourself in a fascinating journey that takes us back to an elegant and lively era.
The Art Nouveau style, a well-known evolution of French Art Nouveau, is an artistic movement that took root in Italy, reflecting the desire for freedom and advocating a return to the beauty of nature in an era dominated by industrialisation.

The charm of Liberty style in Italy between history and elegance

Christmas presents: gift ideas for art lovers

Friday December 1st, 2023 , More than art

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS: GIFT IDEAS FOR ART LOVERS

Christmas is coming, and, as usual, I’m wondering: “What gifts will I make?”. It is getting more and more difficult to find the perfect Christmas gift and to try not to be ordinary, but maybe this year there will be something new to put under my Christmas tree.
Where can you find these original presents?

Here are my suggestions for 5 original gift ideas for art lovers.

From Uffizi Self-Portraits to Selfies: the Uffizi’s Hidden Treasures

Thursday November 30th, 2023 , Artists and Works

If you think art can dialogue with modern social trends, you are in the right place.
Today I want to tell you about an Uffizi initiative halfway between history and artistic innovation, where the art of the past meets contemporary trends. The Uffizi Museum in Florence, a true cultural gem, is experiencing a renaissance thanks to the perfect combination of tradition and modernity. This article, focusing on the “Uffizi Self-Portraits”, explores how this iconic museum is rewriting the rules of art exhibition.

FROM UFFIZI SELF-PORTRAITS TO SELFIES

Goya’s Saturn devouring his children: analysis and trivia

Thursday November 30th, 2023 , Artists and Works

Goya’s Saturn devouring his children is one of those paintings that does not allow the eye to turn elsewhere, despite the fact that the image is terrifying.
Have you ever stood in front of a work of art like this that horrified you but did not allow you to stop looking?
Art, in its purest expression, possesses the unique ability to make us reflect, question and sometimes even disturb. One of the artists who best embodied this expressive power is undoubtedly Francisco Goya, a major figure between the 18th and 19th centuries who continues to influence art and culture in our own day.

Goya’s Saturn devouring his children: analysis and trivia

Beyond the Duomo, the surprising Church of San Gottardo in Milan

Wednesday November 29th, 2023 , Cities of Art, Museums

Have you ever wondered what hidden treasures lie behind Milan’s great monuments and palaces? With its rich history and majestic architecture, Milan holds many surprises. We often stop at the most famous wonders, such as Milan Cathedral, forgetting those gems, hidden just a few steps away, waiting to be discovered.