Futurism and Aeropainting: the artistic revolution that transformed the world

Friday November 3rd, 2023 , Schools & Periods

Tullio Crali, Incuneandosi nell’abitato. Tuffo sulla citta

Have you ever heard of Futurism and Aeropainting? More importantly, do you know the historical and cultural roots that gave birth to these revolutionary artistic movements?
As the 19th century came to a close in Italy in a climate of growing social unrest and authoritarian tension, Futurism was born as a cultural storm, ready to sweep everything away. This historical phase saw Italy undergoing rapid industrial development but also the challenges posed by infrastructural deficits and economic disparities, especially in the southern regions. Let us look together at the terrain on which aeropainting was born.

Futurism and Aeropainting: the artistic revolution that transformed the world

Michelangelo’s Secret Room in the Medici Chapels

Thursday November 2nd, 2023 , Museum Tickets, Cities of Art, Museums

There is a hidden place in Florence where Michelangelo Buonarroti left the mark of his genius. This place is Michelangelo’s secret room in the Medici Chapels, which has finally opened to the public.
Here is why you must see it and why it is so important.

Michelangelo’s Secret Room of the Medici Chapels: A Hidden Treasure Reveals its Secrets

Art Nouveau: the artistic movement that defined an era

Thursday November 2nd, 2023 , Schools & Periods

Have you ever heard of Art Nouveau, the artistic movement that swept away the aesthetic conventions of the Victorian era to revolutionise the world of art and design? If the answer is no, you are in the right place to discover all the details of this fascinating movement.

Born at the end of the 19th century during the Belle Époque, Art Nouveau marked a period when art merged with philosophy, architecture and the applied arts to create a symphony of forms and styles that influenced countless aspects of everyday life, from architecture to fashion, from furniture to funerary art. Let’s discover together how Art Nouveau transformed the perception of art and culture in Europe and beyond.

Art Nouveau: the artistic movement that defined an era

Tickets for the Doge’s Palace in Mantua: how to book

Wednesday November 1st, 2023 , Museum Tickets

Booking tickets for the Doge’s Palace in Mantua is the equivalent of buying tickets to take a journey through art and history, visiting just one place. This is what you should do if you dream of walking through the halls of a palace that tells the story and art of the Italian Renaissance.
The Palazzo Ducale in Mantua is a true Renaissance jewel just waiting to be explored, but how do you book tickets for this amazing journey through time? In this post, I will reveal how to do it and also tell you why a visit to this palace is an experience not to be missed.

Tickets for the Doge’s Palace in Mantua: how to book and take a journey through art and history

Stibbert Museum: a secret journey through art and history in Florence

Wednesday November 1st, 2023 , Cities of Art, Museums

Have you ever wanted to discover a hidden jewel of Florence, far from the usual tourist circuits? A magical place where art and history converge in a unique experience? Let me introduce you to the Stibbert Museum, a treasure trove of wonders located on a picturesque hill to the north of the city.

In a setting almost suspended in time, this neo-Gothic villa houses one of Florence’s most eclectic and fascinating private collections. Passionately cared for over five decades by Frederick Stibbert, a man of British-Italian descent and a leading figure in 19th-century Florentine society, this historic home is a veritable laboratory of global art.