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Lorenzo Lotto: A Timeless Journey Through Italian Art

Lorenzo Lotto: A Timeless Journey Through Italian Art

Currently, several of Lotto’s masterpieces are gracing various Italian museums. The Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan is showcasing the “Portrait of Laura da Pola” (1543), on loan from the Gallerie d’Italia in Naples. This painting, featuring Laura da Pola in an exquisitely embroidered dress holding a white feather fan, creates a thematic bridge to the 19th-century work of Domenico Morelli. Both paintings, displayed side by side until April 1st, 2024 offer a fascinating glimpse into the elegance of their eras.

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Luci d’Artista (Artist’s Lights)

Luci d’Artista (Artist’s Lights)

PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION
Luci d’Artista (Artist’s Lights), has become a very well-acclaimed contemporary art exhibition both nationally and internationally, and it takes place in Turin and Salerno. This 16th edition – from November 1st, 2013 to January 12th, 2014 – will surely attract a large number of visitors, as new and upcoming artists from all over the world will present their installations which will light up streets, squares, and spaces of these 2 geographically and culturally opposite cities.

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Leonardo Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” in Milan

Leonardo Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” in Milan

LEARN MORE
Who is the world’s foremost polymath and artist without any precedent in recorded history? And which among his artworks is the most intriguing one? We all know it is Leonardo Da Vinci. And many of us have heard of his mysterious “The Last Supper” painted in 1498 …

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Festa del Cinema di Roma 2022: The new international competition begins. 

Festa del Cinema di Roma 2022: The new international competition begins. 

ART & FILM
Gearing up to compete with notables like the Cannes Film Festival, this year’s Rome Film Fest kicks off its 17th year with a new international competition component. Held at Parco Della Musica Auditorium and other locations throughout Rome, screenings, red carpet events, and digital streamings run through October 23rd. Coinciding with the independent young adult film festival Alice Nella Città, this festival brings a variety of world premiers and screenings from Oscar-winning favorites, new debut filmmakers, and cult-comedy favorites.

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Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan

Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan

ART
Milan is a capital of fashion, design, luxury shopping, and art. Nevertheless, we often associate this city with contemporary global culture. It is, no doubt, also the place where to enjoy classic Italian paintings too. Milan counts over eighty museums.

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All About Banksy in Rome

All About Banksy in Rome

ART EXHIBIT
At Chiostro del Bramante, Rome
From May 5, 2021, to January 9, 2022
Banksy is considered the most famous contemporary artist in the world. This exhibit includes more than two hundred artworks from private collections. There is also a documentary section with photographs and videos.

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Museum Nicolis: Vintage Cars in Verona

Museum Nicolis: Vintage Cars in Verona

EXHIBITION
The Award-Wining Museo Nicolis is an incredible private collection of cars, engineering, and mechanical achievements. Winner of the 2018 Museum of the Year at the Historic Motoring award, this museum has become an international sensation and popular destination for quite some time. This is understandable considering its’ history and collections.

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Contemporary Art in Venice – Three Not-To-Miss Exhibits in 2020

Contemporary Art in Venice – Three Not-To-Miss Exhibits in 2020

EXHIBITIONS
Contemporary Art in Venice – Three not-to-miss Exhibits in 2020
Home to the famous Pinault Collection, Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana give contemporary art enthusiasts the opportunity to see art surrounded by art.
With frescos in the stairway by Michelangelo Morlaiter and Francesco Zanchi, Palazzo Grassi was the first to be reopened by art collector François Pinault, followed by Punta della Dogana. After successful installations as a part of the Venice Biennale, they continue to be beacon of artistic innovation in Venice with three new exhibits opening March 22.

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