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Michelangiolo’s crucifix bought by the Italian State, is not by Michelangelo
When visiting the Bargello Museum in Florence you may come across an "old acquaintance", that is, a small wooden Crucifix (41.3 x 39.7 cm), which now stands in a corner but which a few years ago unleashed a real hurricane in the art world. And not only. The work is...
The women who succeeded in selling Van Gogh
Let us introduce you to: Johanna Van Gogh - Bonger We all know Vincent Van Gogh, the Dutch painter, probably the most famous artist of the 19th century, and perhaps of the entire history of art. There is no one who is unfamiliar with his famous masterpieces, from...
Cultural images held hostage
The Italian Republic should prmote the development of culture and scientific and technical research. But no Emanuela Massa Article 9 of the Italian Constitution, which turns 75 this year, reads as follows: “The Republic promotes the development of culture and...
Why the trial against Ravensburger for the unauthorized use of the image of the Vitruvian Man was a serious mistake
Ravensburger has a puzzle in its catalog that reproduces the famous drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, and for this reason, it has been the subject of an order by the Venice Court, which condemns it to pay the rights dof reproduction of this image. The process was...
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Not everybody in Germany has come to terms with the Nazi period. As evident also in the case of art restitutions
In recent years, the debate over the restitution of artworks stolen during the Second World War has taken on a central role in European cultural politics.Germany, in particular, is at the center of much controversy, due to the obvious role it played during the Nazi...
The Ashmolean Museum Acquires a Small Crucifixion by Fra Angelico. Ahead of the major 2025 Exhibition in Florence
During the London Art Week of 2023, Christie's of London had proposed the sale of a rare Renaissance masterpiece, the Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John the Baptist, and Mary Magdalene at the Feet of the Cross, unanimously attributed to the early work of the...
BIAF /Gallery
For those who couldn't make it to Palazzo Corsini, here is a collection of paintings and other objects that caught our attention, regardless of era, quality, or price, including some museum-worthy pieces.
Innovating to Preserve: The Digitalization of Cultural Heritage
Interview with Anna Maria Marras, University of Turin Museums are often perceived as places resistant to change, but in light of the rapid acceleration of recent years, it has become increasingly clear that those who do not adapt "slowly die." It is essential to seek...
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That Nasty Affair of the Stolen Rutilio Manetti Painting
Was It Sgarbi? The news that has made headlines in newspapers and on television around the world in recent days is the sensational theft of jewels in broad daylight at the world’s most visited museum, the Louvre. The history of art theft is almost as old as that of...
Marchesi Antinori Present the Restoration of Pesellino’s Crucifixion
A landmark exhibition celebrates Fra Angelico with a complimentary rich programme of events Florence is currently paying tribute to Fra Angelico with an extraordinary exhibition, widely regarded as a milestone for its scope and scholarly importance. Alongside the...
Fra Angelico: Seventy Years On, a Majestic Retrospective in Florence
Exactly 70 years ago, the first solo exhibition celebrated Guido di Pietro, better known as Fra Giovanni da Fiesole, on the quincentenary of his death. Divided between Rome and Florence, the show drew admiration even from Pope Pius XII, who praised Angelico for...
The Enormous, Admired, and Costly Carpet That Never Was
Hidden away in the storerooms of London’s Victoria and Albert Museum is a carpet that fooled historians, collectors, and curators for decades: the Chintamani Measuring 2.97 meters long by 1.92 meters wide, made of wool and knotted with a symmetrical knot, the carpet...
Art(ist)-Test ✨
Put your painter knowledge to the test & enjoy a fun summer brain teaser Go ahead and fill in the crossword, you can click on a line and start filling it in by typing on your keyboard, each line will turn green when you have the correct name! Painting A ↓ Painting...
It wasn’t by a pupil: a ‘new’ Raphael rediscovered in Rome, in the Vatican Rooms.
Diagnostic investigations are adding new insights into the technique of one of the most studied painters in the world. And this time, Vasari was exactly right. After a full ten years, one of those restorations we can confidently call "historic" has concluded: the...
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The Taken of Christ by Caravaggio, the authorship of the one in Dublin seems increasingly challenging to support
Just having the name "Caravaggio" in the title of an exhibition usually ensures its success, even though he was a forgotten artist for centuries, fallen into obscurity, and it is all thanks to Roberto Longhi that he was rediscovered, restoring him to a prominent role...
Exploring the Secrets of the Works: An Interactive Laboratory in Cortona
Imagine yourself in front of a large canvas: "The Baptism of Christ" by Pietro Montanini, a work that typically adorns the Leparelli altar in the church of Sant'Agostino in Cortona. What happens when a work like this enters a restoration studio? The municipality has...
An unknown masterpiece? A “Poussin” in Cortona
Artworks are not always found where you expect them. A "Caravaggio" in Malta is fine, but a "Poussin" in Cortona, Italy? An intriguing request came to us from doctor Gioia Olivastri, who, together with the restorer Nadia Nocentini, lifted the veil on a painting, an...
Authentic or Replica?
Anna Pelagotti Unveiled: different versions of Caravaggio's works show contrasting details thanks to scientific analyses Two versions of a Caravaggio painting reveal significant differences thanks to scientific analyses. There has been an ongoing debate among...
Art-Test and Givoa sign a transoceanic collaboration agreement!
Jimena Aballay In the art world, collaboration between professionals and experts is essential to promote innovation and achieve cutting-edge and excellent results. In this context, Givoa Art Consulting and Art-Test have entered into a partnership that opens up new...
Cultural images held hostage
The Italian Republic should prmote the development of culture and scientific and technical research. But no Emanuela Massa Article 9 of the Italian Constitution, which turns 75 this year, reads as follows: “The Republic promotes the development of culture and...