Lombroso Museum in Turin: how to visit and what to see

Wednesday May 15th, 2024 , Museums

The Cesare Lombroso Museum of Criminal Anthropology was founded in the last quarter of the 19th century at the behest of the physician and anthropologist who still bears his name, best known for his theories on the link between physiognomy and criminal degeneration. Although these theories have been largely disproved scientifically, even today visiting the Museum of Crime in Turin is certainly a singular experience. After all, Turin is known for its mysterious and esoteric character. What to know about the museum?

What the Lombroso Museum holds

Vermeer’s concerto a trio: description of a lost masterpiece

Monday May 13th, 2024 , Artists and Works

One of Vermeer’s most enigmatic and discussed works is “The Concert for Three.” A lost masterpiece by the 17th-century Dutch master known for his intimate and luminous depictions of domestic life. This painting is one of thirteen works stolen during the famous theft from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston in 1990, considered one of the largest unsolved art thefts in history.

VERMEER TRIO CONCERT

Embroidery and tears in the works of Francesco Vezzoli

Friday May 10th, 2024 , Artists and Works

Francesco Vezzoli, installation view, Musei delle Lacrime, 2024, Museo Correr, Venice, Italy. Photo credit: Melania Dalle Grave_DSL Studio.

Francesco Vezzoli has always raised questions about gender dynamics and art history with his works; he has also provoked strong reactions at times, but always with the aim of provoking debate and confrontation.
Known for his habit of embroidering his own paintings, Francesco Vezzoli has challenged traditional categories of male and female, subverting artistic conventions.

Now his works, ranging from historical pieces to new creations, are on temporary display from April 17 to Nov. 24, 2024 at the Museo Correr in Venice, offering a rare opportunity to see more than two decades of artistic production up close.

The works of Francesco Vezzoli

Mole Antonelliana: how to get tickets to go up

Wednesday May 8th, 2024 , Museum Tickets

The Mole Antonelliana is one of the symbols of the city of Turin and, at the time of its construction, a true architectural innovation. Since the 1960s, it has been possible to ride an elevator up to the panoramic terrace and admire the entire city from 85 meters high. The Mole is also the prestigious home of the National Cinema Museum, where you can trace the history of the seventh art and discover firsthand how a film is made. Located in the heart of Turin, the Mole is a place of interest that those visiting the city cannot miss and from which to admire Italy’s first capital from above.

Visiting the Mole Antonelliana

The posthumous works of Toulouse-Lautrec

Monday May 6th, 2024 , Artists and Works

HENRI DE TOULOUSE-LAUTREC, Il Circo – Fantino. Litografia – Ed. 1905. Parigi (Francia)

There are cases when an artist manages to influence culture even after his death. It happened to Vincent van Gogh, who became famous after his death, but it also happened to Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, an emblematic figure of the Belle Époque who left an impressive artistic legacy despite his short career.

Famous for works in which he depicted Parisian nightlife, Toulouse-Lautrec produced more than some 737 paintings, more than 4,748 drawings, a figure close to 270 watercolors, and also produced numerous prints and advertising posters, continually experimenting with new forms and techniques. His passion for graphic art, especially posters and lithographic prints, made a profound mark on the advertising industry, proving that art can be as much a means of communication as a form of personal expression.

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