Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli: a call from the pastby Stefano PirovanoGian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli collected antiques, and kept them connected with his own time. That is why the museum he founded is still a milestone.
The 7 books every art collector should readby Stefano PirovanoDear art collector, here a selection of books intended to inspire your next steps.
How do we choose when it comes to buying art?by Stefano PirovanoThe eye is fundamental, yet not enough. Buying art implies a complex cognitive action whose real objective is the understanding of the artist.
The top ten art biopicsby Maria do Carmo da PontesOur selection of art biopics follows up the list of art movies that we published a few months ago. But this new one calls for rainy afternoons...
Rediscovering the Mediterranean: finally a show from an European perspectiveby Cristiana Aspesi CurtiAn exhibition at the Fundacion MAPFRE in Madrid puts side by side European figurative artists from the short 20th century. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Paris Internationale 2018: the non-art-fairby Stefano PirovanoIt could have been a disaster, on the contrary it has improved year after year. The fourth edition of Paris Internationale marks an important step forward in the evolution of what is more and more difficult to simply call 'art fair'.
Zeitz MOCAA: in the midst of the chaos there is opportunityby Zihan HerrLast month marked one year since the opening of the world’s largest museum of African art. We visited the Zeitz MOCAA’s permanent gallery. Here are our impressions on the art selection, from a Kenyan perspective.
Mantegna and Bellini at the NG sparks debate in Italyby Stefano PirovanoThe dream-exhibition at the National Gallery opens a debate in Italy about the so called 'blockbuster' shows, which confuse entertainment with culture. But, does it make sense comparing Rome to London?
Lutz & Guggisberg, a single artist with four hands and eight gardensby Stefano PirovanoThe series of painted pics and sculptures presented by Lutz & Guggisberg at Collezione Maramotti in Reggio Emilia questions our idea of beauty turning decadence into a smile.
Walter Swennen: free riding from WIELS to La Triennaleby Piero BiselloFew days left for visiting Walter Swennen solo presentation at La Triennale, in Milan. Will the show be al able to turn this 72-year-old local genius into an international contemporary master?
Who said art about other art is boring? (Christian Jankowski at Petzel)Petzel in New York is presenting Christian Jankowski's third solo exhibition at the gallery. Once again the German artist proves himself being a master in making art about art.
At the show with the artist, who curated the show (Kasper Bosmans)by Piero Bisello We visited the group show curated by Kasper Bosmans at Barbara Gladstone gallery in the company of the artist himself. Here is a couple of things that we learned about curators and lobsters.
Testing consensus in the artsby Piero BiselloNext 17th July in London Christie's and Vastari are going to host a one-day summit about how blockchain can be applied to the art industry. Who is ready to change the all nature of ownership?
Is curator the hero 10th Berlin Biennale doesn’t need?by Stefano PirovanoTitled after the famous song by Tina Turner and including only 46 names, edition 2018 of the Berlin Biennale opens the door to many talented artists which are still to be discovered by the main galleries. But its curatorial statement looks like a missed opportunity.
Alberto Bonisoli promises more money for Italian Ministry of Cultureby Stefano PirovanoOn June, 2nd the new Minister of Cultural Heritage Alberto Bonisoli promised more funds to protect and valorize the Italian Cultural Heritage. He also implied that the national identity comes before tourism.
Does site specific painting exist? Nicolas Party questions René Magritteby Piero Bisello The Magritte Museum in Brussels puts the Surrealist master side by side with his young follower and reveals why Nicolas Party's painting is so ground-breaking.
A heartfelt farewell to Franz Staehlerby Stefano PirovanoFranz Staehler passed away last Saturday, in a hospital in Frankfurt. At the end, the illness he had always been living with defeated his body, yet not his soul.
The Red Hour has come at Dak’Artby Jasmina Trifoni Few collectors have attended the opening of the 13th edition of the Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art (Dak'Art), but Art Basel was there, along with some expert mushroom hunter...
A new restoration for Titian’s Assumption of the Virgin, and once again it’s not Italy paying the billby Stefano PirovanoSave Venice Inc. will fund the restoration of Titian's juvenile masterpiece which after 500 years of life is now threatened by an active tarli infestation. To what extent should the State accept private funds to preserve certain artworks?
Is Art Monte Carlo becoming the navel of the Art Riviera?by Stefano PirovanoCool art fairs, vibrant art institutions and sophisticated collectors are re-positioning the French Riviera on the European contemporary art map. A brighter future is expected for Art Monte Carlo.
