Monthly Archives: April 2020

Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, International Dance Day, taking place every year on 29 April (anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Noverre, the creator of modern ballet) moved from theatres to the houses of dancers and performers who delighted their … Continue reading →

Yesterday Pope Francis introduced Mass in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae in Rome with a prayer dedicated to artists during the Coronavirus pandemic. Later on he rewteeted: "Let us #PrayTogether for artists, who have a great capacity for … Continue reading →

In a few European countries the number of new cases of Coronavirus per day started to show signs of slowing down and we have moved to a second (hopefully) post-virus phase of the outbreak. There is a debate at the … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post we mentioned the mechanical loom designed by Leonardo da Vinci, one of the most complex machines invented by the Italian polymath. His loom was indeed based on manual machines observed in Tuscany and in Lombardy, but it … Continue reading →

Today it is Liberation Day in Italy, a public holiday in which the country celebrates the end of Nazi-fascism during the Second World War. To mark it let's look at the life and works of an anti-fascist sculptor, painter, ceramist … Continue reading →

Since the early beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic we have become very familiar with the illustrations, models and representations of the Coronaviruses family. The name, coined by David Tyrrell and June Almeida who first studied and observed human coronaviruses, refers … Continue reading →

In lockdown because of Coronavirus our lives have radically changed. But there have been other illnesses, other plagues and other times in which humanity lived in similar conditions. Yet there can be creativity even in such times: Boccaccio for example … Continue reading →

Today it is the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and, to mark this celebration, Hauser & Wirth collaborated with artist Jenny Holzer for a limited edition (100 samples) benefit prints featuring the artist's iconic slogan "All Things Are Delicately Interconnected". … Continue reading →

Museums all over the world may be closed because of Coronavirus, but quite a few of them have arranged digital tours and special online exhibitions that allow visitors to enjoy their archives and collections from the safety of their homes.  … Continue reading →

Yesterday's post closed with a wish – seeing more traditions from the past being rediscovered and reinvented for the future also with the help of technology. Yet, in many ways, this is already happening and at times it doesn't only … Continue reading →