Luigi Pampaloni: Master of Sculpture between Elegance and Natural Beauty

Monday January 20th, 2025 , Artists and Works

Luigi Pampaloni Venere al bagno dettaglio

One of the lesser-known names in art history but extraordinarily significant in the Italian art scene of the 19th century, Luigi Pampaloni stands out for his ability to capture the soul of natural beauty through marble. Born in Florence in 1791, Pampaloni left an indelible mark on the world of sculpture with his unique talent for combining solemnity and grace. His ‘Venus at her Bath’ is a masterpiece that still invites us to reflect on the evocative power of art and the link between tradition and innovation. Let us discover together the story of this extraordinary artist.

LUIGI PAMPALONI: THE MAN AND THE ARTIST

Palaeolithic art: a journey to the origins of human creativity

Thursday January 16th, 2025 , Schools & Periods

Grotte di Altamira

Palaeolithic art, the first chapter of human creativity: from cave paintings to engravings, a journey into the essence of art and primitive life.

When we think of art, we imagine famous paintings like the Lady with an Ermine or monumental sculptures like the Nike of Samothrace. However, the first traces of human creativity date back thousands of years and are engraved on cave walls or modelled in stone. Palaeolithic art is not just an expression of human creativity, but a powerful narrative of the life, emotions and mystery that surrounded our ancestors.

In this post I want to explore the wonders of an era that, with just a few lines and symbols, laid the foundations of our visual and cultural language. Get ready for a journey through time to discover how it all began!

DISCOVERING PALAEOLITHIC ART

The hidden secrets of cities of art: legends, mysteries and forgotten stories

Tuesday January 14th, 2025 , Cities of Art

Ca’ Dario dipinto da Claude Monet

Explore the hidden secrets of cities of art: from mysterious legends to forgotten stories, discover an unseen side of Venice, Florence, Rome and other Italian cities.

The cities of art we love to visit hide much more than what appears on the surface.
Behind the façades of cathedrals, in the streets less travelled by tourists or even within the walls of the most famous monuments, lie forgotten stories, mysterious legends and unexpected secrets. Discovering these stories is not just about exploring the past, but getting in touch with the deepest soul of cities.
Fancy discovering what lies beyond the beauty?

THE HIDDEN SECRETS OF CITIES OF ART

Reopening of the 19th-century wing of the Gypsotheca Canova Museum: a Neoclassical Treasure

Wednesday January 8th, 2025 , Museums

Museo Gypsotheca Antonio Canova, Casa natale, 2010, Possagno (TV), ph Lino Zanesco

Have you ever wanted to fully immerse yourself in the art of Antonio Canova, the undisputed master of Neoclassicism? As of 1 December 2024, the Museo Gypsotheca Antonio Canova in Possagno (TV) has returned to new splendour, offering visitors a unique experience. After seven years of restoration and seismic improvement work, the 19th-century wing has finally reopened to the public, restoring Possagno to its role as custodian of an unparalleled artistic heritage.

THE 19TH-CENTURY WING OF THE GYPSOTHECA CANOVA MUSEUM

Who decides what is art?

Thursday January 2nd, 2025 , More than art

When we look at a work of contemporary art, perhaps a completely blank canvas or an installation made of ordinary objects, we often ask ourselves a question: is it really art? But who has the authority to decide what can be defined as such?
This question is at the heart of a debate that has been going on in the art world for decades and perhaps centuries, but which today, in the age of marketing and social media, is even more heated.

What then makes a work of art truly a work of art? A prestigious signature, the approval of a critic, commercial success or the emotion it arouses in the viewer?
Whereas in the past academies and critics had the final say, today the landscape is much more fragmented, with influences ranging from international markets to social media. In this post I explore the different forces at play – institutions, market, audience – and question who really has the power to define what is art.

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