Napoleon’s Statuta in Brera: history and curiosities

Sunday February 4th, 2024 , Artists and Works

How does a work of art bear witness to history and at the same time become the subject of controversy? In this post I want to explore with you the fascinating journey that the statue of Napoleon in Brera has taken, a bronze sculpture that is emblematic of an era but has also been the subject of heated debate.

The statue, three metres high and created by one of the most famous Italian sculptors of the 19th century, has experienced incredible adventures from its creation to the present day. Its story is the perfect example of how art intertwines with politics, culture, reflecting the changes of an era.

The statue of Napoleon at Brera

Life of Jacopo Pontormo, a Mannerist genius

Tuesday January 30th, 2024 , Artists and Works

Pontormo, autoritratto

Have you ever heard of Jacopo Pontormo, the artistic genius of Mannerism?
This painter, born Jacopo Carucci, was a key figure in the artistic landscape of the 16th century. His work anticipated trends that were only fully manifested in the Baroque period, greatly influencing 17th century art.

In this post I tell you about his life.

Life of Jacopo Pontormo

The creation of the world in art: 5 works to get to know

Monday January 22nd, 2024 , Artists and Works

Art has always sought to capture the mysteries of existence, often drawing inspiration from ancient scriptures or mythological tales. One of the certainly most fascinating themes is the creation of the world in art, allowing us to turn our gaze toward the origin of everything: the creation of the world.
In this post I would like to share five iconic works that have interpreted this fundamental theme, spanning different eras and artistic styles.

5 must-know works depicting the creation of the world in art

Man Ray

Friday January 19th, 2024 , Artists and Works

Man Ray was a complete artist, who experimented with all the artistic techniques and technological possibilities that his time provided. He was one of the most significant artists of the 20th century, author of images that are true icons of the last century.
Who is unfamiliar with ‘Le Violon d’Ingres’ the mysterious female figure with two violin carvings on her back or ‘Cadeau’ the iron with the soleplate run through by a row of nails.

WHO WAS MAN RAY

The eternal fascination of the Fano Altarpiece: Perugino’s masterpiece

Monday January 15th, 2024 , Artists and Works

Have you ever had the privilege of admiring the Fano Altarpiece, a Renaissance masterpiece by Pietro Vannucci, known as Perugino? In this post, we will explore together the history and details of this extraordinary work, which is kept in the church of Santa Maria Nuova in Fano and has been temporarily relocated for security reasons to the Museo del Palazzo Malatestiano in Fano.