The State of Art

The State of Art
Banksy Migrant Child Venezia
28/07/2025
Banksy and the Migrant Child in Venice: a work to preserve or let fade away?

They cut it off like dangerous mold, claiming they had to save it. Banksy’s work Migrant Child, which appeared in Venice in 2019, has been removed from the wall of a building in San Pantalon and locked away in a climate-controlled vault, under the watchful eye of restorers, technicians, and officials. However, I cannot be […]

The State of Art
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03/07/2025
Museums under siege: what will happen after the pandemic? Reflections on cultural overtourism

Have you ever walked into a museum and felt more like you were standing in a queue than contemplating art? It’s happening more and more often, especially now that the pandemic is over. In a curious paradox, the art venues that were deserted and silent during Covid are now overflowing again… perhaps too much so. […]

Museums and galleries
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04/09/2023
Scandal at the British Museum: a museum’s loss of credibility

Could you have imagined that a museum as prestigious as the British Museum could be the scene of an unprecedented scandal? A major scandal at the British Museum in London has called into question the authority and security of one of the world’s most important museums, an institution that enjoys enormous international respect and houses […]

The State of Art
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20/06/2023
Art in Motion: The Challenge and Art of Transporting Works of Art Safely

The safe transport of works of art is a fundamental aspect of the preservation of the global artistic and cultural heritage. It is a delicate and complex task that requires a deep understanding of the nature of art, careful planning and great attention to detail. This article will explore the importance and methods of the […]

The State of Art
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18/04/2023
5 museums that communicate well on social media

In these fast-paced times, where every day brings something new in the technological field, the importance of a presence on social media is essential for any company and organisation, including museums. Museums preserve history and culture, and sharing these stories on social media makes them accessible to a wide audience. In this post I have […]

The State of Art
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11/04/2023
6 tips for using social media if you are an artist

If you are an artist, taking advantage of social media is now essential if you want to achieve maximum visibility for your work. However, understanding how to use social media effectively and in a way that is consistent with your artistic image can be a full-time job in itself. In this article, I’ll give you […]

The State of Art
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04/04/2023
5 tricks to engage an art gallery’s audience on social media

As I have already mentioned, managing an art gallery’s social media profile is an excellent opportunity to promote artists, works and events, but it requires a lot of work and effective planning, as well as the identification of clear objectives. Engaging the audience of an art gallery on social media requires a targeted and creative […]

The State of Art
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06/03/2023
Collecting art successfully: tricks and secrets for the collector

I am pleased to host on my blog an article written by Martina Manco, director of The Strip Gallery of Contemporary Art, whom I had already interviewed on the occasion of the gallery’s first birthday and who now reveals all the secrets of becoming a successful art collector. In the interview with Martina Manco it […]

Not just Art
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18/03/2022
5 tips for buying art online

5 TIPS FOR BUYING ART ONLINE Online shopping has become an increasingly important part of our lives. From food to clothing, from home decorations to gadgets, we can buy anything we want online and our shopping habits are increasingly influenced by the use of digital tools. Buying art online is also becoming increasingly common and […]

Tickets

Kandinsky e l’Italia mostra icon-biglietto-disponibile Biglietti disponibili
event 30 Nov 2025 - 12 Apr 2026
Kandinsky and Italy: a journey through colours and revolutions
MA*GA Museum, Gallarate (VA)
GIACOMO BALLA UN UNIVERSO DI LUCE mostra icon-biglietto-disponibile Biglietti disponibili
event 10 Oct 2025 - 01 Feb 2026
Giacomo Balla, a universe of light in Parma
Parma, Palazzo del Governatore
Graphic Japan mostra Bologna
event 20 Nov 2025 - 06 Apr 2026
From the Land of the Rising Sun to Bologna: why you can’t miss the Graphic Japan exhibition
mostra Picasso Il linguaggio delle idee icon-biglietto-disponibile Biglietti disponibili
event 04 Oct 2025 - 01 Feb 2025
Picasso, the language of ideas on display in Rome
Museo della Fanteria, Rome

Magazines

Jago artist
Interview with Jago: art, vision and the courage to create – STUDI D’ARTISTA
MARIO STEFANO artista
Mario Stefano and art that resists the digital image – ARTIST’S STUDIOS
Mauro Patta murales
In the works of Mauro Patta: murals, identity and Sardinian memory – ARTIST STUDIES
Giotto predica agli uccelli di San Francesco
Giotto and the stories of St. Francis in Assisi

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