The Cini Foundation publishes the Seguso Vetri d’Arte archive

Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 , Cities of Art, Museums

Dear art lover, today I present to you a treasure hidden in the digital archive of the Giorgio Cini Foundation’s Glass Study Centre. This is the extraordinary legacy of Seguso Vetri d’Arte, the famous Murano glassworks that has left an indelible mark on the art of glassmaking.

Ninety years after its birth, the documentary heritage of this historic and prestigious company is finally accessible online free of charge. An unmissable opportunity for art history enthusiasts and all those who wish to immerse themselves in the wonderful world of artistic glass.

The archive of the historic Murano glassworks Seguso Vetri d’Arte published online

A jewel in Venice: St Mark’s Golden Pall

Saturday July 29th, 2023 , Artists and Works

Anyone planning a trip to Venice always comes across the advice to visit St Mark’s Basilica and admire its most precious jewel: the Pala d’Oro (Golden Pall). But what exactly is it? And why is it so important?
Every corner of Venice hides a priceless treasure and exploring this city means stumbling upon a true paradise for lovers of art, beauty and goldsmithing.
The Pala d’Oro is the great masterpiece of Venetian goldsmithing and in this post I will explain why.

A jewel in Venice: St Mark’s Golden Pall

Discovering the Gothic style: a journey through European art and architecture

Friday July 28th, 2023 , Schools & Periods

I have been wanting to write a post on the Gothic style for a long time, and I have finally found the time to take you on a fascinating journey through the characteristics and most significant works of this art form that aroused wonder and admiration in the period between the 12th and 14th centuries.

Gothic is an artistic and architectural movement that left an indelible mark on the history of European art. In this article, I explain how and why Gothic art developed, what its peculiarities are from an architectural point of view, the sculptures that characterise it and the paintings that represent its essence.

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The best art museums to follow on Instagram

Thursday July 27th, 2023 , More than art

In the past, social media and art were considered two completely separate worlds. And yet, the most important social media are carving out an ever larger space in our daily lives, both private and professional, just think that buying Instagram followers is a practice that is becoming more and more widespread every day and involves not only brands and professionals. In this panorama, it was unthinkable that museums and the art world would remain excluded from the social universe.

Today, museums are experiencing a true digital revolution, using social media as a fundamental tool to communicate with their audience.

The best art museums to follow on Instagram

A journey through poetry, art and nature: the Euganean Hills Literary Park

Thursday July 27th, 2023 , Cities of Art

Have you ever visited a Literary Park? The Parco Letterario dei Colli Euganei (Euganean Hills Literary Park) was recently created, a unique experience that will allow you to immerse yourself in poetic and cultural atmospheres. This extraordinary tourist and artistic itinerary is dedicated to Francesco Petrarch and the host of poets who loved and found inspiration in these enchanted lands. In this post I will accompany you to discover the hidden treasures of this area of the Veneto, which has fascinated generations of Italian and foreign artists and writers.