Mona Osman, on the way to endless paintingby Stefano PirovanoFirst institutional solo show of Mona Osman opens at Collezione Maramotti on 12th Oct. Here some insights that could help to better approach her painting.
The “Free Work” of Karel Martensby Piero BiselloAcclaimed graphic designer Karel Martens has made artwork for decades. We delve into this artistic production and its relation with freedom and opportunity.
Art collector Peregrine Cavendish, Duke of Devonshire (an interview)by Paul LasterThe 12th Duke of Devonshire tells about his family art collection and gives some insights on Chatsworth House and the Devonshire Collection's show at Sotheby's in New York.
Grand contemporary pictorial cycles: an open surveyby Stefano PirovanoWho is painting today's Scrovegni Chapel? Here is some artists who have painted pictorial cycles comparable to those that have made the history of art.
Five of the best European artist books publishersby Piero BiselloHere is our selection of five among the best publishers of artist books active today in Europe, spanning different countries, book types, and contents.
Neo Rauch: ‘A painting should be more intelligent than its painter’by Paul LasterWe sat down with Neo Rauch in New York, where the Drawing Center is dedicating a comprehensive exhibition to his drawings. The artist's creative approach has never been more clear.
When Marcel Duchamp explained how a ready-made is to be madeby Stefano PirovanoHere is a transcription and English version of the letter by which Marcel Duchamp founded the 'ready-made' practice. It all started as a gift to his sister Suzanne.
The Depot of Boijmans Van Beuningen and its initiator Sjarel Ex (an interview)by Piero BiselloSjarel Ex of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen talks about what promises to change the future of museums, opening them to collectors given certain conditions.
An interview with Nadia Samdaniby Paul LasterNadia Samdani and her husband Rajeeb are some of Bangladesh top art philanthropists and collectors. We asked about their past, present, and future projects.
Opavivará: Pro Concordia Laborby Stefano PirovanoOpavivará turns the experience of art into the work of art, for questioning our needs as human beings. Even if these needs are rarely what they seem.
Heinz Frank and his metaphorical self-portraitsby Piero BiselloWe provide an overview of rediscovered Viennese artist Heinz Frank, a true contemporary master that defies art history and trends.
Milan: the majestic Room of Grechetto and its uncertain futureby Alessandro MorandottiA show brings the Orpheus Cycle, long attributed to Grechetto, to Palazzo Reale. But a book casts doubt on the future of this masterpiece.
Zoe Williams, from the Riva Tunnel to the Sunday fantasyby Stefano PirovanoWith a new film Zoe Williams explores secret fantasies and forgotten desires. But the core of the matter is the artist's ability to shape imagination (with her hands).
Verrocchio and his workshop: a lesson for the future of the artsby Stefano Pirovano'Verrocchio master of Leonardo', the first show dedicated to Da Vinci's mentor, asks a crucial question: is art to be studied or learned by practice?
Roman Stanczak, a flight from Veniceby Stefano PirovanoWe met Roman Stanczak, the artist representing Poland at the 58th Venice Biennale. He turned an aircraft inside-out, for talking about our soul.
Haseeb Ahmed on Luigi Russolo Futuristaby Piero BiselloWe sat with research-oriented artist Haseeb Ahmed to talk about Luigi Russolo's The Revolt, a painting that bears formal and conceptual similarities with his practice.
Margherita Moscardini reveals where sustainable art can be foundby Stefano PirovanoMargherita Moscardini, the Municipality of Reggio Emilia and Collezione Maramotti give birth to the first European extra-territorial fountain and reopen debate on public art.
At the Met with Silvio Wolf, from Tintoretto to Baselitzby Silvio Wolf *At the show with the artist: Silvio Wolf takes us to the Met to discover a portrait by Tintoretto and questions Georg Baselitz about Lucio Fontana.
Walter Pfeiffer, an interview with the pioneer of queer photographyby Piero BiselloIn preparation for Walter Pfeiffer's upcoming solo show in Milan (with Galerie Gregor Staiger), we went with the 73-year-old artist to the root of his career.
Visiting Ibrahim Mahama, in Tamaleby Jasmina TrifoniTo better understand Ibrahim Mahama's new monumental installation in Milan, we've been to Ghana, attending the opening of the art centre he founded in his hometown.
