Discovering Donatello’s Magdalene: a masterpiece in the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo in Florence

Thursday September 7th, 2023 , Artists and Works

Sei pronto a fare un viaggio indimenticabile nel cuore di Firenze, immergendoti nella bellezza senza tempo di un capolavoro scultoreo? Con questo post ti guiderò alla scoperta della Maddalena di Donatello, una straordinaria opera d’arte che incanta con la sua raffinatezza e la sua profonda espressività. Preparati a lasciarti affascinare da questa figura carica di emozioni e simbolismi, mentre ti svelerò la sua storia, la sua collocazione e il recente restauro che ne ha restituito tutto il suo splendore. Benvenuto dove l’arte prende vita e ti cattura nel tempo.

Discovering Donatello’s Magdalene: a masterpiece in the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo in Florence

Hotel d’Hane Steenhuyse: A House Museum of Ancien Régime Elegance in Ghent

Wednesday September 6th, 2023 , Cities of Art, Museums

Imagine you are in Ghent, immersed in the lively atmosphere of Flanders. Might you have the opportunity to take a trip back in time, to a mansion that encapsulates the elegance of bygone eras? Let yourself be transported by the wonder of the Hotel d’Hane Steenhuyse, an 18th-century aristocratic residence that still enchants with its beauty.

I sent our bookmirror_ Chiara Bressan, who had already told us about the wonders of the Adornesdomein in Bruges, to visit this wonderful place. I am happy to share her experience in the blog, which I am sure will inspire your next trips. Ready to step back in time and discover the timeless charm of this unique mansion?

Hotel d’Hane Steenhuyse: a House Museum of Ancien Régime Elegance in Ghent

Scandal at the British Museum: a museum’s loss of credibility

Monday September 4th, 2023 , Cities of Art, Museums, More than art

Could you have imagined that a museum as prestigious as the British Museum could be the scene of an unprecedented scandal?
A major scandal at the British Museum in London has called into question the authority and security of one of the world’s most important museums, an institution that enjoys enormous international respect and houses a collection of over 8 million works of art and historical artefacts. A scandal that comes on top of other thorny issues related to its collections and the claim of some foreign countries to have works of art returned that were stolen many decades ago.

Scandal at the British Museum: a museum’s loss of credibility

Filippo Brunelleschi, life and works of the father of the Florentine Renaissance

Monday September 4th, 2023 , Artists and Works

If there is one artist you must know if you love art, it is the greatest of Italian Renaissance architects: Filippo Brunelleschi. Born in Florence in 1377, Brunelleschi left an indelible mark on the history of art and architecture with his extraordinary works and innovative genius.

In this post, I will tell you about Brunelleschi’s role in the evolution of the Florentine Renaissance, his rivalry with other artists of the time and the wonderful creations that made Florence “the cradle of the Renaissance.” A journey to discover a visionary artist who changed the face of architecture forever.

Filippo Brunelleschi, life and works of the father of the Florentine Renaissance

Birth of the Venice Architecture Biennale: history of a revolution

Saturday September 2nd, 2023 , Schools & Periods

Have you ever wondered how the famous Venice Architecture Biennale came about?
At a time when architecture was searching for its place in artistic events, a series of events led to the creation of an important platform for the presentation and discussion of architectural ideas. Among them, the Europe/America confrontation played a crucial role in the early years of the Architecture Biennale’s development.

In this post, I want to take you on a journey that led to the birth of the Venice Architecture Biennale, analysing how an exhibition anticipated the milestones towards its global recognition.