What is genius? It is imagination, intuition, sharp perception, and quick executionโaccording to a famous saying. But above all, it is preparation! This was made abundantly clear when visiting Draft, a recently concluded exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in...
The Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Environment was born on December 14, 1974, with a decree of urgency. The “superintendence” system already existed, more or less in the form we know them now, but the competences were divided among various ministries:...
In Madrid, an extraordinary exhibition on Rubens is currently underway. Over 30 artworks are on display, all in one room within the Prado Museum. There are paintings by the master, some by his assistants, and others created through various degrees of collaboration...
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...
Some free thoughts on the last edition of the Biannual International Art FaIR (BIAF) in Florence, Italy. Spoiler: it was fantastic LOCATION Palazzo Corsini: magnificent! A place in the heart of the city. Accessible to anyone who wants to spend time experiencing...
Given my profession, I have this “professional quirk” of getting up close to artworks to examine their materials, and only afterward, and sometimes not always, stepping back to appreciate what they represent. Imagine, then, how I felt at an exhibition...
