Conceptual Art: the new horizon of artistic expression and its artists

Friday September 1st, 2023 , Schools & Periods

Lo scolabottiglie di Duchamp

Are you ready to explore a fascinating artistic world, where idea and thought become the main ingredients of works of art that challenge traditional conventions?
With this post, I invite you to embark on a journey through an extraordinary artistic universe, where idea, thought and reflection are the undisputed protagonists of works of art. Together we will explore the fascinating world of conceptual art, a movement that revolutionised the artistic landscape of the 20th century and continues to inspire and challenge our perceptions of creativity and artistic expression.

Are you ready to immerse yourself in this extraordinary adventure? Then get ready to discover how conceptual art changed the course of art history and how its connection with the genius Marcel Duchamp marked a fundamental turning point.

Conceptual Art: the new horizon of artistic expression and its artists

Guide to the Pazzi Chapel: a Renaissance masterpiece in Florence

Thursday August 31st, 2023 , Artists and Works

Are you passionate about art and culture? Are you planning a visit to Florence, a city rich in artistic treasures? Then you cannot miss the Pazzi Chapel, an architectural jewel of the Italian Renaissance.
In this post, I will take you on a tour of this extraordinary work of art, telling you its history, architectural details and the works that decorate it. Get ready to immerse yourself in the elegance and majesty of Florence’s history!

Guide to the Pazzi Chapel: a Renaissance masterpiece in Florence

Hausbrandt, art and coffee: a journey through Trieste’s culture

Wednesday August 30th, 2023 , More than art

Caffeteria Hausbrandt – anni ’20 – Luciano Biban, logo Moka (1967) – Leopoldo Metlicovitz, grafica logo (anni ’20)

When does a brand become so iconic that it influences not only a market sector but even an entire city? In this post, I invite you to discover Hausbrandt, a brand that has spanned more than a century of history, shaping coffee culture with art and has strongly influenced Trieste’s artistic and cultural history.

Hausbrandt, art and coffee: a journey through Trieste’s culture

The Duomo of Florence: a Renaissance masterpiece that stands the test of time

Wednesday August 30th, 2023 , Cities of Art, Museums

With this post, I want to take you on a fascinating journey through the pages of the history of Italian art and culture, plunging you into the heart of one of the most famous and fascinating architectural works in the world: the Duomo of Florence, also known as the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Are you ready to discover its origins, construction and historical significance? I will accompany you in search of the details that make this majestic cathedral a symbol of the city and an icon of the Italian Renaissance.

The Duomo of Florence: a Renaissance masterpiece that stands the test of time

Museums and advertising: the case of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Monday August 28th, 2023 , Cities of Art, Museums

Is it acceptable to turn a museum into a shop window for advertising?
Recently a case made much discussion in the United States: a maxi-poster dedicated to the DC Comics superhero, Blue Beetle, found a home for a week on the famous steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Yes, the same steps immortalised by Rocky Balboa in the cult 1976 film. Is it right for such an important cultural symbol to become a space for advertising?