The prehistoric monuments on the island of Menorca recognised as World Heritage Sites

Thursday October 26th, 2023 , Cities of Art

Have you ever heard of the prehistoric monuments on the island of Menorca? The island’s mysterious and compelling past is presented through unique prehistoric monuments, which have recently been designated as jewels of humanity to be preserved for future generations.
The island of Menorca, located in the heart of the Mediterranean, was the silent witness of an ancient civilisation, the Talaiótica, which flourished between 1600 B.C. and 123 B.C. This island, with its high density of prehistoric sites, represents an open window on a distant era, the essence of which has recently been recognised and inscribed on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List.

The prehistoric monuments on the island of Menorca recognised as World Heritage Sites

Discovering the home of James Ensor in Ostend

Wednesday October 25th, 2023 , Cities of Art, Museums

Have you ever heard of James Ensor’s house in Ostend, in Belgium?
If you feel like immersing yourself in the artistic universe of an eclectic artist then the James Ensor House is the place to be. The
name of this artist evokes the extravagance and eclecticism of the Belgian art scene of the 19th and 20th centuries. What makes his house not only a museum to visit but more importantly an experience to have is that it offers the opportunity to visit the childhood home of a unique artist in the town where he grew up and was trained: Ostend, a picturesque Flemish coastal town overlooking the North Sea.

The Ensor Huis, now a house-museum, is a place that encapsulates the eccentric and multifaceted soul of James Ensor.
I sent our bookmirrorbookmirror_ Chiara Bressan, who had already told us about the wonders of theAdornesdomein in Bruges and the Hotel d’Hane Steenhuyse, to visit this wonderful place. I am pleased to share in the blog her experience, which I am sure will inspire your future travels.

Exploring The House of James Ensor in Ostend: inside the world of an eclectic artist

Life and works of Henri Matisse: the painter who revolutionised modern art

Monday October 23rd, 2023 , Artists and Works

Have you ever been fascinated by the works of Henri Matisse, an artist who challenged pre-existing ideals and revolutionised the art world in the 20th century?
In this post, I take you on a journey to discover the life and work of Henri Matisse. You will discover how a painter turned his passion into a bold artistic expression that left an indelible mark.

Life and works of Henri Matisse: the painter who revolutionised modern art

The Women of Alphonse Mucha and the Women’s Revolution of Art Nouveau

Saturday October 21st, 2023 , Artists and Works

How can art convey social and cultural change? Welcome to a journey through time and space that takes us to late 19th century Paris, a vibrant city in the midst of change. In this historical context, that of the Belle Époque, there are deep roots that exalt industrial progress and challenge social conventions. In this post, I tell you how the artist Alphonse Mucha redefined the image of women through the natural and floral element in his unique artistic style, which would later bear his name: the Mucha style.

The Women of Alphonse Mucha and the Women’s Revolution of Art Nouveau

The main artistic currents of the Belle Époque

Friday October 20th, 2023 , Schools & Periods

Have you ever wanted to take a trip back in time and immerse yourself in the era when art and culture exploded in a whirlwind of unparalleled creativity? Well, get ready to discover the main artistic currents that characterised the extraordinary Belle Époque.
This period, from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th, witnessed an explosion of innovation and cultural transformations that shaped the artistic world in astonishing ways.