Art

Caravaggio: La deposizione di Cristo Michelangelo Merisi's work, "The Entombment of Christ," better known as Caravaggio, is more than just a painting; it's a microcosm of emotions and symbolism that can even provoke the famous Stendhal Syndrome, a feeling of profound aesthetic emotion that sometimes strikes the art observer.Stylistically, Caravaggio engages in a direct dialogue with Michelangelo Buonarroti, the artistic giant of the Renaissance. Caravaggio pays tribute to Buonarroti by drawing inspiration from two of his most emblematic works: the “Pietà” and the “Martyrdom of Saint Peter.” From the former, Caravaggio adopts the dislocated arm angle of the deceased Christ,…

Observing ancient architectural structures has a power as staggering as beholding a masterful painting or a sublime symphony. Each brick, each column, each intricate detail serves as a brushstroke on an expansive and complex canvas. Nestled in the heart of Vercelli, the Abbey of Sant'Andrea stands as a stage where the past and present collide, whispering secrets only audible to those willing to listen. Dating back to the 13th century, this extraordinary blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles carries with it the imprints of hands that have built, modified, and even marred it over the ages. Walking beneath the portico…

Joaquín Sorolla, the renowned Spanish painter, was a true master in capturing seaside life with his masterful brushwork and impeccable use of light. His works have seized the attention of generations of viewers, enchanted by the naturalistic beauty of his paintings and his skill in conveying the vibrancy and energy of fleeting moments. Sorolla's seaside works feature a variety of subjects: scenes of fishermen engaged in their daily toil, playful women and children, and bathers seeking respite on hot summer days. Each painting is an open window onto maritime life and the activities of the Spanish coasts, offering an authentic…

The human body in its most authentic form, naked and pure, has always been a protagonist in art. While common perception might lean towards a dominance of the female form, art history shows us a different reality: statues of young males, crafted in both bronze and marble, eloquently celebrate the beauty of a form that, despite its adolescent tenderness, promises an imposing musculature. Ancient Greece is the cradle of this enchantment, where the male body is deified and transformed into a symbol of strength and virtue. There are numerous examples, such as the Apollo Belvedere, which embodies the beauty ideal…

There was an almost tense air of anticipation as I moved through the rooms of the Teatrino di Corte at the Royal Palace of Monza. Here, ensconced within walls steeped in history as ancient as it is alive, the world of Mario Arlati awaited me. The Milanese artist, active since the late '70s, had a unique talent for communicating with his audience through a language that melds the visceral strength of material with the sublimation of color. Mario Arlati is not a painter of mere flat surfaces or two-dimensional images. His works advance toward the viewer, creating craters, wounds, and…

In a nation renowned for its creative geniuses, Franco Maria Ricci stands as something of an enigma, a figure who seems lifted from a Gothic novella, where the protagonist is as much a guardian of the past as an architect of the future. Born in 1937 in the culturally rich city of Parma, Ricci has carved a path in an often elusive world, becoming an irreplaceable entity in the Italian artistic and cultural landscape.Choosing a career as a publisher and graphic designer, Ricci has relentlessly pursued that ethereal thing called "beauty." Like a modern-day alchemist, he has turned paper and…

In the quiet rooms of Cittadelladarte, where art and humanity merge in a perpetual enchantment, exists a work that reflects not only reality but also the observer. Michelangelo Pistoletto, a name embodying creativity and experimentation, has forged worlds within reflective surfaces, creating a realm of endless possibilities where the visitor becomes an integral part of the art.When we stand before one of Pistoletto's reflective works, the boundary between observer and artwork blurs, dissolves. In a modern, perhaps slightly irreverent impulse, we decide to take a selfie. But what happens in that moment? Is there a symbiosis, a meeting between two…

Angelo Gilardino is a legendary figure who has illuminated the global musical landscape with a rare luminosity. Born in 1941 in Vercelli, but raised in Asigliano Vercellese, this artist and educator has left an indelible mark in the history of classical guitar and humanism. His skill in weaving together classicism and modern tones has made him an unparalleled figure. From Early Steps in Vercelli to International Ascendancy In the misty ambiance of Vercelli, a town where time seems to almost stand still, a young Angelo Gilardino discovers his refuge in the world of music. After experiencing the devastating loss of…

Integrating the ephemeral landscape of dreams into the rich fabric of culture and art is an extraordinary task, a mélange of audacity and deep introspection. Subjects that reside in our minds as enigmatic languages are interpreted by artists and writers, who act as mediators between the collective unconscious and the tangible world around us.Imagine for a moment finding ourselves in the enchanting presence of a canvas by Salvador Dalí, the Catalan artist who rewrote the rules of surrealism. His works transcend a mere collection of dreamy images to become direct confrontations with the foundations of rationality. Take, for example, his…