Monthly Archives: December 2021

Today is the feast of the Immaculate Conception and, if you're looking for inspirations reuniting art and religion in a modern way, check out Adolfo Wildt's "La Vergine" (The Virgin, executed circa 1925-1930). The bas relief is a portrait of … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post we looked at cool Christmas gifts that you may spot at exclusive sales organised by auction houses, highlighting how contemporary lots are often aimed at younger collectors. But another point to make about many auctions organised nowadays … Continue reading →

In the previous posts we looked at inspirations from a Sotheby's auction. It is obvious from the lots included in some current auctions that historical auction houses have been reshifting their attention onto younger audiences, offering more diverse lots that … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post we mentioned Georges Lepape as some of his works are currently included in Sotheby's auction of Karl Lagerfeld's Estate. As a follow up, check out in particular these three works by Lepape featured in the auction: "Elégante … Continue reading →

When a designer dies, the first logical step is establishing an archive or donating the already existing archive to an institution. Some designers, though, leave behind estates that can be rather large and difficult to manage by the heirs, when … Continue reading →

Are you a Radical Architecture fan? Write down in your diary the dates for the exhibition "Spazio Radicale/Radical Space", opening this month at Prato's Centro Pecci (from 18th December 2021 to 30th April 2022). The event presents explorations of space … Continue reading →