How can art intersect with sports? With this post I take you into the world and works of Velasco Vitali, an artist whose passion for tennis shines through in his work.
Since 2017, Vitali’s artistic production has taken on new nuances, ranging from elegant monochromes to intense depictions of red clay. This is how tennis, in addition to being a game of physical strength and endurance, has become a powerful expressive tool for Vitali.
The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento is one of the must-see destinations when visiting Sicily. This extraordinary archaeological complex, dating back to the Magna Graecia, is a UNESCO heritage site and one of the best preserved in the world. Its historical and cultural importance makes it an essential stop for anyone wishing to explore the island’s rich heritage.
Turin, the capital of Piedmont, is a city steeped in history with a drive towards modernity. The former capital of Italy and cradle of the Savoy royal family, Turin is also recognised as an important industrial hub and centre of good taste, known for its production of vermouth and other delicacies. With its elegant urban fabric and numerous cultural legacies, Turin offers a variety of sights to see that tell stories of the past and beyond. If you are planning a multi-day visit, consider exploring Turin’s museums by first purchasing a pass that gives you access to the main museums, in fact, as well as favourable discounts for temporary exhibitions and a reduced ticket to climb the Mole Antonelliana.
Willem de Kooning, Screams of Children Come from Seagulls (Untitled XX), 1975 olio su tela. 195.6 x 223.5 cm. Museo Glenstone Potomac, Maryland © 2024 The Willem de Kooning Foundation, SIAE
There are artists who shape their worldview and works through personal experiences and cultural influences. This is the case, for example, with Willem de Kooning, one of the great exponents of abstract expressionism, whose works and life tell stories of transformation and beauty.
Do you know who Gio Ponti was and what he represented for Italian art and beyond?
We often hear about Made in Italy, but few know one of its greatest exponents was Gio Ponti, who from the 1920s was director of Richard Ginori, initiating a process of production renewal.
An architect, designer and intellectual, Gio Ponti was the point of reference for the definition of an Italian style of decorative arts, but his relationship with ceramics made his innovative ideas still relevant at the time.
