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?

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

The works of El Greco between visions and innovations

Monday August 28th, 2023 , Artists and Works

Have you ever wondered why El Greco’s works are so unique?
If you have ever ventured into the artistic world of El Greco, you could not help but be enraptured by his peculiar touch. Immersed in a gallery teeming with various works of art, it becomes almost impossible to ignore his masterpieces, which catch the eye for their modernity and brilliant colours.

El Greco’s works are extremely modern and therefore fascinate anyone who looks at them. They were created at the height of the Counter-Reformation but possess the power of visionary works and are full of innovations that still inspire contemporary artists today.
Here are the works you need to know.

The works of El Greco between visions and innovations

The Execution of Lady Jane Grey by Paul Delaroche

Saturday August 26th, 2023 , Artists and Works

Have you ever wondered what lies behind a painting? What can a work of art represent beyond brushstrokes and colours? With this post, I want to take you on a fascinating discovery, a forgotten story that has been made immortal thanks to the brush of Paul Delaroche. Through his painting, we are catapulted into the 16th century, into the era of the Tudors, to meet an unfortunate and little-known figure: Lady Jane Grey.

The Execution of Lady Jane Grey by Paul Delaroche

The revolutionary works of Marcel Duchamp: a journey through conceptual art

Friday August 25th, 2023 , Artists and Works

Are you familiar with the great masterpieces of one of the great masters of the 20th century, the works of Marcel Duchamp? In this article, I will take you on a tour of some of his most revolutionary works, discovering how he transformed ordinary objects into masterpieces of conceptual art.
Through his extraordinary creativity and ability to break traditional patterns, Duchamp left an indelible mark on modern and contemporary art.