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
Embrace the creativity of Italy with our Italian Art, Design & Photography category on WeirdItaly.com. This section showcases the unconventional, avant-garde, and thought-provoking aspects of Italy’s vibrant artistic culture. Explore the works of visionary artists, groundbreaking designers, and innovative photographers who have pushed boundaries and defied traditional norms.
Gain a unique perspective on Italy’s artistic landscape as we delve into the lesser-known, peculiar, and extraordinary facets of its creative expression.
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
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 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
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
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
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 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 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 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
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
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 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
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
To commemorate a milestone that very few automakers can match, Alfa Romeo today celebrates its 110th anniversary, reopening the doors to its historic museum in … Read more
Automobili Pininfarina has unveiled the ultimate expression of the world’s first luxury pure-electric hyper GT, the Battista Anniversario. The Battista Anniversario celebrates 90 years since Battista … Read more