The Tragic Life of Amedeo Modigliani: Biography, Works & Facts
Amedeo Clemente Modigliani (July 12, 1884 – January 24, 1920) was an Italian painter and sculptor who mostly worked in France. He is best known … Read more
Italian Art, Design & Photography
Contemporary Art and Photography from Italy. A place to discover emerging artists and creatives. Plus design stories, cutting-edge furniture, installations, products and graphics from Italy.
Wild at Heart: Antonio Ligabue
Antonio Ligabue was a major 20th-century naive artist. Antonio Ligabue was self-taught, he has mostly painted subjects that portray wild and exotic animals. The artist … Read more
The Eclectic Sketches of Amico Aspertini
Amico Aspertini (born 1474 or 75-1552) was an Italian Renaissance painter and sculptor who anticipated Mannerism with his convoluted, quirky, and eclectic style. At the … Read more
The 20+ best Italian Directors of All Time
Greatest Italian Film Directors of All Time Italian directors have been greatly involved in the revolutionizing of cinema since the 1940s. Here is the list … Read more
The bizarre Tyrolean Skull Puppets (1850 – 1945)
The unique Skull Puppets made in Val Gardena, South Tyrol. These heads were handcrafted in series from the first half of the 19th century until … Read more
30+ Unsettling Posters of the Italian Fascist Propaganda
Fascist Propaganda Posters The Italian fascist regime soon understood the importance of communication and propaganda. The Fascist government made extensive use of propaganda to “inspire” … Read more
Facts, Images & History of the Carnival and the Masks of Venice
The Carnival and the Masks of Venice: Mistery, Illusion & Seduction Masks have always been used in the ancient tradition of Greek theatre, in the … Read more
15 of the Most Unsettling and Gruesome Paintings in Italian Art History
The most brutal paintings in Italian Art History We’ve made a list of ten of the most violent and terrifying art pieces in Italian art. Since ancient times, … Read more
Crespi d’Adda: The Model Village
Crespi d’Adda is a model company town in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy. The village was built by Cristoforo Benigno Crespi in 1877 and finished … Read more
Alfa Romeo Announces 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo
Alfa Romeo today unveiled the 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo, inspired by the 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, the brand’s legendary mid-engine sports car. Only … Read more
The new Renaissance of Palazzo Serristori
The restoration of one of Florence’s most important Renaissance buildings, which belonged to the Serristori’s family, loyal allies of the Medici family, is ongoing The … Read more
Striking Old Photographs of Sardinia in 1919
A collection of Old Images of Sardinia A series of rare images from the American National Red Cross photograph collection (Library of Congress) describe a … Read more
5 Great Movies by Sergio Leone (with trailers and wallpapers)
Sergio Leone is considered one of the greatest masters of Italian cinema thanks to films such as the trilogy of dollars (A Fistful of Dollars, … Read more
The dreamy illustrations of Antonio Rubino
The Art of Antonio Rubino Antonio Rubino, influenced by the Liberty style, has often been associated with Futurism for his surreal illustrations. Related: The Manifesto … Read more
The hypnotic anamorphic image hidden in Santa Maria dei Monti, Rome
An ancient anamorphic image is hidden in Rome Hidden in the Convent of Santa Maria dei Monti at the top of the Spanish Steps in … Read more