contemporary art

October is one of the best months to visit exhibitions: the air becomes crisp, cities fill with cultural events, and museums open their doors to new exhibitions. Once again this year, the Italian autumn offers a rich panorama, with established artists and young voices recounting the present through different languages, from painting to photography, from […]

Some interviews start off on the wrong foot, like a mountain trail. The meeting with Martalar—aka Marco Martello—was like that, but it was precisely that initial sense of bewilderment that allowed our Laura Cappellazzo to find the right questions. Martalar’s monumental wooden works, from the Vaia Dragon to the Lagorai Wolf, are not just sculptures, […]

Some artists paint with oil paints, others sculpt marble. Maria Lai, on the other hand, chose needles, thread and fabric to tell her story of the world. Hers is not just visual art, but a poetic gesture, an intimate narrative, an invisible connection between people, places and memories. In this post, I will take you […]

With Studi d’Artista, this time we move to the mountains, between the waters of Lake Santa Croce and the trails of the Farra d’Alpago Nature Reserve, to meet Giorgio Vazza, a multifaceted artist who intertwines nature, memory, and community. His art stems from a deep pain, that of the Vajont tragedy, and is transformed into […]

September is the month of new beginnings—people return to the city, life gets back to normal, and art lovers start visiting galleries again. Are the holidays over? Perhaps. But the surprises aren’t. If you too need beauty (and a touch of provocation) to face the fall, these 5 contemporary art exhibitions are for you. I’m […]

Between provocation and reflection, Damien Hirst has built a powerful imagery that revolves around four major themes: death, religion, science, and love. A British artist born in 1965, he is now a key figure in international contemporary art, capable of dividing, shocking, and fascinating. If you are looking for an overview of his life and […]

The first time I saw a work by Maurizio Cattelan, I laughed. Then I thought, “Wait … is he kidding me?” And that’s really where the game begins. Because Cattelan is like that: he throws you off guard, makes you laugh and then forces you to think. Maurizio Cattelan is the best known contemporary Italian […]

August, as we all know, is the month for light suitcases and slightly freer minds. But if, between dips in the pool and granitas, you feel the urge to feed your eyes (and your spirit), here are five contemporary art exhibitions around Italy that are really worth seeing. No rankings, no “must-sees” at all costs. […]

Have you ever looked at a work of art and felt that only your gaze was missing to complete it? This is what happens when you stand in front of the creations of Valerio Berruti, an artist born in Alba in 1977, who is capable of transforming childhood into a suspended, poetic and universal dimension. […]

Have you ever had the chance to see up close the works of Robert Indiana, the artist who redefined the boundaries of contemporary art?From April 17 to November 24, 2024, Venice becomes the stage on which the life and work of Robert Indiana, one of the giants of contemporary art, are explored in a must-see […]

Have you ever wondered which artistic movement represented one of the most revolutionary turning points in 20th century Italian culture? With this post, I want to take you on a discovery of metaphysical painting, from its origins to the works of Giorgio De Chirico and the other painters belonging to the school of Ferrara. What […]

Have you ever been so fascinated by a work of art that you lose yourself completely in its mystery and fascination? If the answer is yes, then you will love the works of Anish Kapoor. Kapoor’s creations not only enchant visually, but also stimulate deep reflection on many sensory levels. The artist captivates through the […]