Open your mind, ye who read here … today we talk about Dante Alighieri, his works and the celebrations dedicated to him on the 700th anniversary of his death.
Category: Art
“A trip to the Moon” by Georges Méliès
On September 1, 1902, the masterpiece of the transalpine director Georges Méliès was released in France. Here are some curiosities about a film that has entered the history of cinema.
Les Paul, the guitar whisperer
On the anniversary of his death, we celebrate Les Paul, American guitarist, songwriter, luthier and inventor who gave birth to one of the most iconic instruments ever.
Andy Warhol, beyond 15 minutes of fame
A photograph of the life and artistic production of Andy Warhol, on the occasion of the anniversary of his birth.
La Gioconda, the woman behind the painting
Who is the woman behind the enigmatic smile of La Gioconda? Find it out with us!
Les Fleurs du Mal, masterpiece of modernity
On the occasion of the anniversary of its release, we celebrate one of the works that most influenced modernity: Charles Baudelaire’s Les Fleurs du Mal
Antoni Gaudì, the stone shaper
On the anniversary of his death, we celebrate Antoni Gaudì’s life and works, which shaped modernism and influenced many following artists.
Giacomo Casanova is a loser
Unlike popular opinion, there were not only women in Giacomo Casanova’s rich existence. On the occasion of the anniversary of his death we tell you the real story of his life.
Why is it called Glam Rock?
Let’s find out all about glam rock together, from its origins to the evolution and to the most representative film of this movement, Velvet Goldmine.
April 27, International Design Day
Today, April 27th, on the occasion of Design Day, we show you our favorite representations of this art.