Life and Works of Bruno Munari, a Genius of Italian Art

Thursday August 17th, 2023 , Artists and Works

Have you ever heard of an eclectic and visionary artist, capable of ranging between art, design, literature and teaching, leaving an indelible mark on the Italian cultural landscape of the 20th century? In this article, I will guide you to discover the life and works of Bruno Munari (1907-1998), a multifaceted genius who challenged artistic conventions and opened up new expressive frontiers. Together we will explore his iconic ‘Useless Machines’, revolutionary ‘Unreadable Books’ and the famous ‘Munari Method’, a unique experience in art and creativity. Prepare to be inspired by this timeless artist.

Life and works of Bruno Munari, a multifaceted genius of 20th century Italian Art

Discovering Saint-Denis Abbey: the birthplace of Gothic architecture

Wednesday August 16th, 2023 , Cities of Art, Museums

Just a stone’s throw from the heart of Paris, stands a place steeped in history and architecture that has left an indelible imprint on French culture and medieval art: Saint-Denis Abbey. This magnificent abbey, located in the municipality of Saint-Denis, was the burial place of French monarchs for centuries, but it is also the birthplace of an architectural movement that changed the face of Europe: Gothic architecture.

Discovering Saint-Denis Abbey: the birthplace of Gothic architecture

Life and Works of Giotto and the Revolution of Medieval Art

Tuesday August 15th, 2023 , Artists and Works

In this blog, I have only dealt with Giotto’s life and works on the occasion of the major exhibition Giotto, l’Italia, which took place in Milan in 2015 and with which I had collaborated for the promotional and digital content creation part. The time has come to delve into Giotto’s life and works with this post in which I will take you on a discovery of one of the most extraordinary and revolutionary painters in the history of art.

Giotto is a genius of Renaissance art who left an indelible mark on the artistic landscape, changing the face of medieval painting forever. So here is my complete guide to better appreciate his works during a visit to the city of Florence and beyond.

Life and Works of Giotto and the Revolution of Medieval Art

Titian’s Pesaro Altarpiece: a Renaissance masterpiece in Venice

Monday August 14th, 2023 , Artists and Works

If you have arrived on this page, it means that you want to discover the world’s art treasures. In this post, I will guide you through a journey into Venetian art, to discover the magnificent Pala Pesaro by Titian, a masterpiece exhibited at the Basilica dei Frari in Venice.
Ready to discover the details of this fascinating work of art? After reading this article, I am sure you will immediately want to go and admire it in person.

Titian’s Pesaro Altarpiece: a Renaissance masterpiece in Venice

The Renaissance Brought to Light: the extraordinary restoration of the Baptismal Font in Siena Cathedral

Sunday August 13th, 2023 , Artists and Works

Are you ready to immerse yourself in an exciting journey into the heart of Renaissance art and its extraordinary renaissance?
With this post I want to take you on a fascinating journey into the heart of Italy’s artistic and cultural heritage. It is with great emotion that I tell you about the incredible adventure of the Baptismal Font of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, in the Monumental Complex of the Cathedral of Siena, and its restoration.

This masterpiece of marble, bronze and enamel, created by masters of the calibre of Giovanni di Turino, Lorenzo Ghiberti, Donatello and Jacopo della Quercia, has gone through an epic journey of analysis and intervention to return to its former glory. Explore with me this extraordinary feat that embodies a passion for art and a desire to preserve beauty for future generations.