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fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Talking Raphael

The Raphael exhibition at The Met showcases over 170 masterpieces, marking the first comprehensive display of his work in the U.S.
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fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Inside the Met Museum's Historic Raphael Exhibition

Raphael's first comprehensive exhibition in the US showcases over 170 works, highlighting his impact on Renaissance art and humanism.
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fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Was Raphael the Runt of the Renaissance?

A major exhibition at the Met re-evaluates Raphael's artistic legacy, challenging perceptions of his work as simplistic and dull.
Philosophy
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Raphael at the MET: The sovereignty of poetry | amNewYork

Raphael's work transcends traditional poetry, revealing a profound emotional depth and a reorientation of understanding through his precise artistry.
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fromOpen Culture
6 days ago

Watch La Linea, the Popular 1970s Italian Animations Drawn with a Single Line

Simplicity arises as a by-product of good ideas and modest expectations.
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fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Bic pen heirs say their Renaissance masterpiece was stolen. Did the chauffeur do it?

The Bich brothers are suing to reclaim a stolen 15th-century painting that disappeared from their family's apartment 20 years ago.
Paris food
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Bic pen heirs say their Renaissance masterpiece was stolen. Did the chauffeur do it?

The Bich brothers are suing to reclaim a stolen 15th-century painting that disappeared from their family's apartment 20 years ago.
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Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
3 weeks ago

If Francesca Melis' illustrations are "slightly imperfect", she's done her job well

Francesca Melis creates richly detailed illustrations that blend nature, mythology, and personal heritage, emphasizing themes of identity and memory.
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fromArtnet News
2 weeks ago

Were the Popes Art History's Ultimate Collectors? | Artnet News

Pope Urban VIII's patronage of Gian Lorenzo Bernini significantly shaped Baroque art and architecture in Rome during the 17th century.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Michelangelo: The man, the brand, the mystery

Researcher Valentina Salerno claims Michelangelo hid artworks in a secret room before death and attributes a marble Christ bust to him, though scholars have not yet verified these claims.
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fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Michelangelo and Titian's Rivalry That May Never Have Been

Michelangelo and Titian shared long-term mutual regard and reciprocal creativity despite scant direct evidence, inferred through informed imagination and circumstantial evidence.
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fromUntapped New York
4 weeks ago

See a Forgotten Michelangelo Sculpture at The Met in NYC

A sculpture attributed to Michelangelo remained unrecognized for nearly a century before being displayed at The Met.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Valentino's Alessandro Michele stages tribute to beauty and his mother in Rome

Alessandro Michele's first Valentino collection honors founder Garavani's beauty legacy while introducing Michele's more conceptual, politically-engaged design philosophy through 1980s-inspired silhouettes and dramatic styling.
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fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

Survey Finds 51% of Men Think Mona Lisa "Should Smile More"

A visitor survey reveals that many men believe the Mona Lisa should smile more, attributing negative experiences to her expression.
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History
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Michelangelo or bust? Researcher divides experts with attribution of sculpture

A marble bust of Christ at a Rome church is claimed to be a Michelangelo sculpture based on newly discovered archival documents, attracting visitors and debate among art experts.
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Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Like seeing art of Roman chapels in technicolor for first time - Harvard Gazette

Students learned centuries-old stucco sculpting techniques through hands-on practice, gaining deeper understanding of Renaissance and Baroque artists' material choices and creative processes.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Medieval Bronze Doors by Donatello Return to Florence After Restoration - Medievalists.net

Donatello's fifteenth-century bronze doors have been restored and returned to the Old Sacristy of San Lorenzo in Florence, showcasing innovative sculptural techniques and Medici family patronage.
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fromFast Company
1 month ago

The architectural sketch is back

The architectural sketch is experiencing a revival in contemporary practice despite decades of digital dominance, as architects recognize the unique value of hand-drawn work in an AI-driven world.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My rookie era: I wasn't immediately good at oil painting, but it taught me to find pleasure in struggle

Returning to painting through oil classes helped overcome fear of judgment, teaching fundamentals, practice, and acceptance of possible failure to enjoy the creative process.
fromArtnet News
3 weeks ago

Rubens's Epic Medici Cycle Gets a Glow Up at the Louvre | Artnet News

The monumental suite was one of the Flemish master's most prestigious achievements, produced between 1622 and 1625 on commission for the French Crown.
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fromHyperallergic
4 weeks ago

Internet Goes Wild for The Met's Newly Acquired Mannerist Painting

Online reactions to Rosso Fiorentino's painting reflect Mannerism's essence, blending modern language with traditional religious themes.
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fromArtnet News
4 weeks ago

Monumental Bellini Altarpiece Undergoes Major Restoration in Public View

Giovanni Bellini's San Giobbe altarpiece will undergo a significant restoration behind glass, stabilizing the wood panel and analyzing pigments.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Giotto and Saint Francis Featured in Major Medieval Art Exhibition in Italy - Medievalists.net

Italy's 2026 exhibition celebrates Saint Francis's 800th death anniversary by showcasing Giotto's revolutionary artistic innovations and their impact on medieval sacred art across Umbria.
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Never-Before-Seen Paintings Reveal Anthony Van Dyck's Formative Italian Period | Artnet News

Van Dyck's stay in Italy was pivotal to the development of his artistic language, above all because it accelerated his emancipation from the model of his master Rubens.
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History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

Early Medieval Church in Rome Draws Attention After Fresco Restoration - Medievalists.net

San Lorenzo in Lucina, a medieval church, drew renewed attention after conservation of a modern fresco whose figure was likened to Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni.
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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

'It has nothing to do with Michelangelo': expert wades in on painting newly attributed to Renaissance master

Belgian art historian Michel Draguet claims to have discovered a Michelangelo painting from the 1540s, but leading Renaissance experts dispute the attribution based on artistic style analysis.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Naples museum to allow visually impaired visitors to experience art through touch

The veil covering Christ is extraordinary. It's impossible to understand how Sanmartino managed to create it. The veil defies explanation—for those who can see and for those who cannot. When you touch it, you can feel the veins pulsing beneath.
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fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Annibale Carracci Should Be as Famous as Rembrandt van Rijn

Annibale Carracci, a 16th-century Italian artist, made groundbreaking contributions to Western art that rivaled Rembrandt's influence, including establishing an innovative art academy that revolutionized artistic training methods.
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fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Sistine Chapel Mural Restoration Tackles Layers of Sweaty Residue

Vatican conservators are removing dried sweat deposits from Michelangelo's Last Judgement fresco to restore its original vibrant colors obscured by a white film caused by daily tourist condensation.
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fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Fra Angelico Etched the Divine in Stone

Fra Angelico repeatedly incorporated veined marble and stone motifs into his paintings to convey layered theological and mystical symbolism tied to Dominican and Franciscan spirituality.
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fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Does This Restored Roman Fresco Depict Italy's Prime Minister?

A restored cherub in a Roman chapel closely resembles Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, prompting an investigation by the Italian Ministry of Culture.
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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 months ago

Artemisia Gentileschi, Michelangelo and Rembrandt bring new energy and records to New York's Old Masters sales

New York Old Masters auctions set record prices across artists—Artemisia Gentileschi, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Canaletto—bringing historically significant, newly surfaced and restituted works into public view.
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fromArtnet News
2 months ago

Why Ultra-Contemporary Artists Are So Obsessed With Old Masters | Artnet News

This winter New York shows reveal contemporary artists engaging deeply with European art history through material choices and direct references, not just market-driven name-dropping.
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fromArtnet News
2 months ago

Vatican Orders Removal of Fresco Depicting Far-Right Leader as Angel | Artnet News

An angel's face resembling Italy's Giorgia Meloni was painted over in a Rome church fresco by Vatican order; the original features will be restored.
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fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

From Caravaggio to Tribeca

Richard Wright's writing significantly influenced John Wilson's visual depictions of American racial violence on display at The Met.
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fromArtnet News
2 months ago

A Renaissance Treasure Is Making Its U.S. Debut at Sotheby's

Sotheby's inaugurates Old Masters Week at the Breuer, exhibiting Perugino's Decemviri Altarpiece cimasa and marking Bellini's Pietà U.S. debut at the Morgan Library.
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

This Serene Canaletto Is Now One of the Italian Masters Most Expensive Works | Artnet News

A signature view of Venice by Canaletto brought a strong price for the 18th century Italian master at Christie's on February 4, leading the Old Master week in New York. Hammering at $26 million, it sold for a total of $30.5 million including fees, just over its $30 million pre-sale estimate. Backed by a guarantee and irrevocable bid, it was sure to sell.
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