Monthly Archives: February 2020

Jeffrey Gibson's artworks are a joy to the senses. There's indeed an auditory, tactile and visual quality about his creations: first they strike you with their colours, then you want to touch the materials employed to make them and hear … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post we mentioned the MACTE in Termoli in connection with a Nanda Vigo exhibition. This small museum of contemporary art has got its own compact archive and collection that also features LeoNilde Carabba's works. Born in Monza in … Continue reading →

It is always exciting rediscovering artists through dedicated retrospectives that can help younger generations getting acquainted with works they may not know yet. Nanda Vigo has for example been going through a sort of Renaissance recently: last year her works … Continue reading →

You have until tomorrow to take part in the Rijksstudio Award, the exciting design competition inviting people to creating something unique moving from the rich archives of the Rijksmuseum. There are all sorts of materials in the archive, so inspirations are … Continue reading →

Today is "Mardi Gras" (Fat Tuesday) and Carnival is a great excuse for fashion since it offers the opportunity to get dressed in fancy costumes. Unfortunately, some events and parades all over the world (Venice included) were cancelled after the Coronavirus alerts. … Continue reading →

Milan Fashion Week closed down on a somber note: while Chinese representatives of the industry, from editors to buyers and designers, didn't travel to the A/W 20 shows this season after the Coronavirus alert, the sudden Covid-19 outbreaks in Lombardy … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post we mentioned the exhibition at Palazzo Morando, a Milan-based museum dedicated to the history of fashion and the fact that its archive mainly features a selection of donations from local people. At the moment there aren't many … Continue reading →

If you're in Milan for the local fashion week and want to get away from the relentless rhythms of the shows, but you still want to learn more about the Italian history of fashion, check out the compact event "Stile … Continue reading →

It was recently announced that the Barbican Art Gallery in London will dedicate an exhibition to dancer and choreographer Michael Clark. Opening on 12th June, the event will feature film, photography, and materials documenting Clark's practice, plus collaborations and installations … Continue reading →

The exhibition "Making Art Dance" that took place at Mana Contemporary, Jersey City, in 2015, attempted to retrace the career of punk ballerina and choreographer Karole Armitage. It did so through extracts from her performances, but also through the costumes … Continue reading →