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What do you know about Renaissance shadow?by Antonio CarnevaleThe evolution of painting could also be captured by chasing shadows. An itinerary among five less known masters to be discovered in museums' online collections.

Honoré de Balzac’s Frenhofer and his Unknown Masterpieceby Antonio CarnevaleArtist Frenhofer, protagonist of The Unknown Masterpiece by Balzac, never fails to raise questions. Especially if you 'reverse' him.

Malevich honors laziness in his prophecyby Antonio CarnevaleA century ago, Kazimir Malevich lauded the value of laziness as opposed to work. Today, his words are a window to the future

To be discovered: five unusual Renaissance pictures of wild animalsby Piero BiselloFive unusual pictures of wild animals from the Renaissance provide an insight into the human/beast relationship, situating it between myth and science.

Antonello da Messina’s note for Mantegna is in Sebastian’s navelby Antonio CarnevaleAntonello da Messina painted Saint Sebastian to ward off the plague. And he hid a mystery in the navel of his athletic body

Simone Peterzano: master of Caravaggio and censorship’s survivorby Antonio CarnevaleSimone Peterzano was a pupil of Tiziano, and the master of Caravaggio. But he had to compromise with the Church. Discover all his public works.

Giovanni Morelli, the dark connoisseurby Antonio CarnevaleArt critic and politician Giovanni Morelli played a key role in the history of art. Here is an honest portrait of him shading some light on his dark side.

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.

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?

Le Corbusier at homeby Marta GalliThe studio-apartment where Le Corbusier lived from 1934 until his death opens to the public after restoration. Here he painted, often in the morning.

Paul Éluard: love, brotherhood, kindness and… Le Cirque!by Piero BiselloDespite his fame as an important figure in 20th century poetry history, Paul Éluard also produced a few drawings during his early age. We found that many differences and some similarities exist between his artistic and literary efforts.

Masolino in Castiglione Olona: a discreet European art jewelby Stefano PirovanoWe paid a visit to Masolino in Castiglione Olona, to study his masterpiece and refresh the dream of Cardinal Branda Castiglioni, who was able to turn a small village into a vibrant cultural hub.

Milan: Museo Archeologico predicts new Museo Etruscoby Marta GalliA show at Milan's old fashioned Museo Archeologico prepares the ground for the upcoming brand new Museo Etrusco, founded by the Fondazione Luigi Rovati.

Balthus: Beyeler honors Klossowski the youngerby Marta GalliHe loved castles, cats, the East and, above all, painting. That's why he insisted art critics to write about his works, and not about him. But know the Beyeler thinks the time has come to go back to Balthus Klossowski.

The daring Renaissance of Gaudenzio Ferrariby Stefano PirovanoThe greatest exhibition about Gaudenzio Ferrari ever organized revolves around three towns: Varallo, Vercelli and Novara. Was it a smart move?

Why does Juan Sánchez Cotán’s cabbage look so contemporary?by Piero Bisello Brussels. Bozar sheds some light on Spanish Still Life and reminds us how close still life is to Duchampian ready made and contemporary object based art.