Have you ever wondered how Leonardo da Vinci’s life could have left such an indelible mark on the history of art and science?
Leonardo da Vinci is the genius of the Renaissance, no one doubts it, but what he achieved during his lifetime has spanned the centuries like a beacon of ingenuity and creativity.
In this post we will explore the extraordinary life of Leonardo da Vinci, a man who challenged the limits of his time and became immortal.
Alberto Martini, Ritratto di Wally Toscanini, collezione privata
Have you ever heard of a love so overwhelming that it defied the social conventions of its time, immortalized through art?
There are two portraits, executed by Alberto Martini, that tell an “impossible” and deeply touching love story: that between Wally Toscanini, the rebellious daughter of the famous conductor Arturo Toscanini, and Count Emanuele di Castelbarco, a man of high nobility and already married.
These masterpieces not only represent the visual essence of a forbidden bond but also reveal a social and cultural context in which love tries to prevail over every obstacle.
In this post, I take you on a tour of a tormented love story through the works of Alberto Martini, highlighting how art and passion can intertwine in an unforgettable tale.
Have you ever visited the San Marino Pavilion at the Venice Biennale? The 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia 2024 awaits you with a pavilion that promises to capture the attention of thought-provoking reflections.
Located at the Forge of the Future in Venice, from April 20 to November 24, 2024, the Pavilion of the Republic of San Marino will headline it with “Nomader,” a project curated by Alison M. Gingeras and created by artist Eddie Martinez.
Pontormo, Ritratto di Cosimo il Vecchio
Are you familiar with the works of Pontormo, one of the most emblematic figures of Mannerism? Here I invite you to discover some of Jacopo Pontormo’s most important works, which have marked the history of art with a unique style and great expressive intensity.
Piet Mondrian (1872-1944), Autoritratto – 1918.Olio su tela Kunstmuseum Den Haag
Mondrian’s most famous works are the result of the artist’s long quest for balance and perfection.
So if we are to summarise Mondrian’s career in a few works, we must bear in mind that his stylistic evolution starts with Naturalism and Impressionism, then moves on to Post-Impressionism, Fauves, Symbolism and Cubism, and finally arrives at the rational and unmistakable style that has made him truly famous.
In this post I present the works of Mondrian that you absolutely must know.
