There are people who reject all possibilities and those who are simply elevated. On the occasion of the conference The ideal beauty – Raffaello Sanzio’s Vision of Perfection, a shocking statement was made on September 16 in Pergola. A new painting appears to have arisen as part of a rich […]
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18 May: International Museum Day. The most visited museums in Italy
May 18 is a significant day in the realm of culture in Italy and beyond: it commemorates worldwide museums’ Day. This event was launched in 1977 on the initiative of the Council of Europe to promote cultural heritage knowledge and to create public awareness of the necessity of protecting and […]
New secrets about Venice unveiled
The latest findings of a team of archaeologists.
Venice museums: the ones that should not be missed
Venice is the city of love and bridges, however, it does not disappoint arts ad, culture lovers, because it is also full of artistic patrimony and amazing museums. Above all, among Venice museums, it is possible to find modern arts, famous masterpieces, natural history, and much more. Venice museums you […]
The icon of ballet Carla Fracci has died
The famous dancer and icon died at 84, after an unforgettable career. Carla Fracci was born in 1936 in Milan. And there, she studied ballet at the famous Theater La Scala. During the decades of her career, the dancer charmed not only Italy. But the entire world. Ballet is life […]
Renzo Piano and his sustainable, architectural marvels
With a new project on the way, we look at Piano’s best works in Italy.
The many mysteries of Raffaello’s life
2020 was the 500th anniversary of Raffaello’s death. But it’s time to remember Raffaello’s life. The artist was born on April, 6th. And, in 2020, Italy prepared an incredible birthday celebration for him. But Covid-19 hit. And it forced the Scuderie del Quirinale exhibit to close for the time being. […]
Italian art in the Renaissance, the Life in Italy overview
Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael contributed the most illustrious and significant works of not only the Italian High Renaissance, but of Italy, and the world.
Futurism In Italy, a guide
Futurism artists in Italy
George Washington, the naked president: Canova’s studies for his statue
Did you know? The Italian artist Canova was supposed to create a model of George Washington. The catch? The President was naked. How it happened Thomas Jefferson commissioned the study to Canova at the end of 1812. The Italian artist was supposed to make a plaster model of George Washington, […]