What to see at the Ducal Palace in Mantua

Tuesday April 19th, 2022 , Cities of Art, Museums

WHAT TO SEE AT THE DUCAL PALACE IN MANTUA

When people ask me what to see in the Ducal Palace in Mantua, I always reply with a list of works of art and rooms that, in my opinion, everyone should see at least once in their lifetime.
Don’t think, however, that a list of four or five rooms means that a visit to the palace is within the reach of those who have little time.

Visiting the Doge’s Palace in Mantua takes at least half a day, but if you want to explore the whole palace at your leisure and get to know a good deal of its history, it might take even longer.
In this post I’ve made a list of what you absolutely must see at the Doge’s Palace in Mantua, but once you’re inside, you’ll be blown away by the vastness of the itinerary and the stories the works of art can tell.

What to see at the Ducal Palace in Mantua

How to understand the value of a work of art

Wednesday April 13th, 2022 , More than art

THE WORKCURRENCY REVOLUTION: HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF A WORK OF ART

Sometimes you find yourself holding a painting or sculpture that has been hanging in your grandparents’ or distant relative’s house for years.
We look at the work and doubt whether it has value, whether it was created by a famous artist or whether it is significant for understanding a certain historical period.

It can happen that a masterpiece is found by pure chance in a flea market or even that an artist is rediscovered after decades, as happened with the recent discovery of the works of Luigi Pericle in his home.

The doubt that the work in front of us is a small treasure assails us but we don’t know where to start to understand its true value.

Here are some tips for understanding the value of a work of art.

Daniele da Volterra and Michelangelo’s bronze portraits

Tuesday April 12th, 2022 , Artists and Works

Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze – allestimento mostra- foto Guido Cozzi

DANIELE DA VOLTERRA AND MICHELANGELO’S BRONZE PORTRAITS

Daniele Ricciarelli, known as Daniele da Volterra (1509 – 1566), was a friend and pupil of Michelangelo Buonarroti and was present at the master’s death in his Roman home on 18 February 1564.
By virtue of this bond between the pupil and his master, Leonardo Buonarroti, Michelangelo’s nephew, commissioned Daniele da Volterra to produce two bronze portraits of his uncle immediately after the master’s death.

This request was joined by that of the antiquarian Diomede Leoni who asked for a third bronze bust of Michelangelo.
Daniele da Volterra died in 1566, however, and was unable to finish the three busts, of which copies actually exist, leaving many questions open as to their chronology, casting and provenance.

Daniele da Volterra and Michelangelo’s bronze portraits
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Anselm Kiefer’s works to get to know

Monday April 11th, 2022 , Artists and Works

ANSELM KIEFER’S WORKS TO GET TO KNOW

Anselm Kiefer’s huge body of work represents a microcosm of collective memory that contains within it a wide range of cultural, literary and philosophical allusions: from the Old and New Testaments, the mysticism of the Kabbalah, Nordic mythology and Wagner’s Ring cycle, to the poetry of Ingeborg Bachmann and Paul Celan.

Born during the last months of World War II, Kiefer reflects on the identity and history of post-war Germany, grappling with the national mythology of the Third Reich.
Fusing art and literature, painting and sculpture, Anselm Kiefer’s works engage the complex events of history and the primordial sagas of life, death and the cosmos. His repertoire of images is only paralleled by the breadth of techniques in his work.

Works by Anselm Kiefer

How To Find The Right Gallery Space For Your First Exhibition

Friday April 8th, 2022 , More than art

HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT GALLERY SPACE FOR YOUR FIRST EXHIBITION

Exhibiting your work is one of the most exciting moments that can fill an artist with a lot of pride. One might even say that it’s a culmination of the creative growth of any artist put on display for others to see, examine, and maybe even interpret.

So, if you’re an artist that wants to hold an exhibit, looking for a venue is important. An art gallery rental in Paris or any other major art place would be the ultimate dream because of how renowned their art galleries and exhibits are all around the world. If you’re planning your first exhibit, you want to make an impact, so looking for the perfect venue should be one of the priorities.

To do this, here are some points of consideration to help guide your final pick for your first gallery space.

How To Find The Right Gallery Space