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At the Venice Biennale, not all works come from protected spaces or abstract ideas. Some arrive from real places, shaped by history and the violence of the present. In the Ukrainian Pavilion, a suspended sculpture greets visitors with a quiet strength: it is a deer, a work not originally created for the Biennale but brought here because it was no longer safe elsewhere. The sculpture, titled Deer and created by Ukrainian artist Zhanna Kadyrova, was located in a public space i

I recently visited the exhibition “Impressionism and Beyond: Masterpieces from the Detroit Institute of Arts” at the Ara Pacis Museum in Rome, and I left pleasantly surprised. It is undoubtedly one of the most interesting cultural events in the city at the moment and will be on view until May 3, 2026. The 52 works on display all come from the American museum’s collection, making this a particularly rare opportunity: these masterpieces are not easily seen in Europe and rarely

In the increasingly competitive landscape of contemporary art, certain figures occasionally emerge who stand out for their consistency, depth, and steady growth—qualities that do not go unnoticed by professionals. Such is the case of Anna Aldighieri , an Italian photographer who is consolidating a significant presence on the international scene and is today recognized by observers and collectors as one of the artists to follow closely. Her work stems from an authentic and dee

Claudia Bisson and the New Routes of Contemporary Art

In Miami, art meets architecture and real estate in a project that’s already generating buzz: the launch of luxury apartments inspired by Frida Kahlo, one of the most beloved and instantly recognizable artists of the 20th century. In the heart of Wynwood — the city’s emblematic district for urban creativity — a new residential complex bearing her name is taking shape, with the ambition of transforming the very idea of living into an experience rooted in art, color, and identi

In 1956, Cortina d’Ampezzo became the center of the world with the Winter Olympic Games—an event that left a lasting mark on Italy’s cultural and visual history. More than a sporting competition, the Games represented a moment in which Italy projected a new image of itself: modern, internationally minded, and capable of weaving together nature, architecture, graphic design, and communication. Seventy years later, that experience continues to be reinterpreted not only by sport

VENICE / JOHANNESBURG – As the technical deadline for submitting national pavilion proposals to the Venice Biennale 2026 approaches, South Africa finds itself at the center of a controversy that blends contemporary art, politics, and geopolitics .South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie , has halted Elegy , the project selected to represent the country at the Biennale Arte 2026 , prompting artist Gabrielle Goliath and curator Ingrid Masondo to

There’s a unique way to leave Rome, away from traffic and noise, following tracks that cross centuries of history and breathtaking landscapes. The Papal Villas Train resumes its Saturday journeys, offering a one-of-a-kind experience of art, nature, and spirituality, from the heart of the Vatican to the hills of the Castelli Romani. Each week, a modern electric train departs from the enchanting Vatican station – usually closed to the public – heading to Castel Gandolfo, overlo