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Five self-portraits at the time of surveillance capitalism

by Antonio Carnevale

What takes you from facial recognition algorithms to a museum of ancient art? The hope of finding an antidote to...

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What do you know about Renaissance shadow?

by Antonio Carnevale

The evolution of painting could also be captured by chasing shadows. An itinerary among five less known masters to be...

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Honoré de Balzac’s Frenhofer and his Unknown Masterpiece

by Antonio Carnevale

Artist Frenhofer, protagonist of The Unknown Masterpiece by Balzac, never fails to raise questions. Especially if you 'reverse' him.

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Kazimir Malevič

Malevich honors laziness in his prophecy

by Antonio Carnevale

A century ago, Kazimir Malevich lauded the value of laziness as opposed to work. Today, his words are a window...

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To be discovered: five unusual Renaissance pictures of wild animals

by Piero Bisello

Five unusual pictures of wild animals from the Renaissance provide an insight into the human/beast relationship, situating it between myth...

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Antonello da Messina Saint Sebastian

Antonello da Messina’s note for Mantegna is in Sebastian’s navel

by Antonio Carnevale

Antonello da Messina painted Saint Sebastian to ward off the plague. And he hid a mystery in the navel of...

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Simone Peterzano: master of Caravaggio and censorship’s survivor

by Antonio Carnevale

Simone Peterzano was a pupil of Tiziano, and the master of Caravaggio. But he had to compromise with the Church....

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Closer to Van Eyck with Bart Fransen & VERONA project

by Piero Bisello

Contemporary technology and restoration have revealed a new Van Eyck. We discuss these topics with the director of the VERONA...

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Portrait of Giovanni Morelli

Giovanni Morelli, the dark connoisseur

by Antonio Carnevale

Art critic and politician Giovanni Morelli played a key role in the history of art. Here is an honest portrait...

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When Marcel Duchamp explained how a ready-made is to be made

by Stefano Pirovano

Here is a transcription and English version of the letter by which Marcel Duchamp founded the 'ready-made' practice. It all...

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Milan: the majestic Room of Grechetto and its uncertain future

by Alessandro Morandotti

A show brings the Orpheus Cycle, long attributed to Grechetto, to Palazzo Reale. But a book casts doubt on the...

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Verrocchio and his workshop: a lesson for the future of the arts

by Stefano Pirovano

'Verrocchio master of Leonardo', the first show dedicated to Da Vinci's mentor, asks a crucial question: is art to be...

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Le Corbusier at home

by Marta Galli

The studio-apartment where Le Corbusier lived from 1934 until his death opens to the public after restoration. Here he painted,...

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Paul Eluard

Paul Éluard: love, brotherhood, kindness and… Le Cirque!

by Piero Bisello

Despite his fame as an important figure in 20th century poetry history, Paul Éluard also produced a few drawings during...

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Masolino da Panicale, Life of St. John the Baptist, 1435, Castiglione Olona. Ph. Stefano Pirovano.

Masolino in Castiglione Olona: a discreet European art jewel

by Stefano Pirovano

We paid a visit to Masolino in Castiglione Olona, to study his masterpiece and refresh the dream of Cardinal Branda...

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Milan: Museo Archeologico predicts new Museo Etrusco

by Marta Galli

A show at Milan's old fashioned Museo Archeologico prepares the ground for the upcoming brand new Museo Etrusco, founded by...

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Balthus: Beyeler honors Klossowski the younger

by Marta Galli

He loved castles, cats, the East and, above all, painting. That's why he insisted art critics to write about his...

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Mantegna and Bellini at the NG sparks debate in Italy

by Stefano Pirovano

The dream-exhibition at the National Gallery opens a debate in Italy about the so called 'blockbuster' shows, which confuse entertainment...

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The daring Renaissance of Gaudenzio Ferrari

by Stefano Pirovano

The greatest exhibition about Gaudenzio Ferrari ever organized revolves around three towns: Varallo, Vercelli and Novara. Was it a smart...

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