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Golden Provocations: the irreverence of the Art Market
Throughout the twentieth century and beyond, the art market has witnessed the rising allure — and price — of works created to challenge the very foundations of the art system. Among the most famous provocations are Piero Manzoni’s Artist’s Shit (1961) and Maurizio Cattelan’s solid-gold toilet America (2016). Two iconic gestures, distant in time but united in intent: questioning what we define as “art” and exposing the sometimes absurd mechanisms of its market. Today something is changing...
Oscar vintage interiors... our own nominations for 2024
The Oscar awards night is fast approaching: what are the most scenographic vintage interiors of 2023? Here is our personal nominations of inspiring ideas for next season's decor trends.
At home with bamboo
Bamboo design has come a long way from its traditional Asian roots to become a versatile and sustainable choice in contemporary interiora and architecture. Its history reflects a fusion of cultures and design movements, resulting in unique and enduring pieces that continue to be cherished for their beauty and sustainability.
Everlasting cast iron furnishings
Composed mainly of iron and carbon, cast iron gives rise to a fascinating and naturally durable material that cannot be forged either cold or hot and is obtained only by casting. This characteristic of it has dictated its success as the furnishing materials of choice for the urban fabric as well as the garden.
The Bargello National Museum: the temple of Renaissance sculpture in Florence
Have you heard about the National Museum of the Bargello in Florence? From a former prison to a place of culture, the Bargello houses the most important collection of Italian Renaissance sculpture, as well as an extraordinary collection of decorative arts artifacts, such as furniture, textiles, ceramics, ivories, and numerous other works. From April 5 to Sept. 4, 2023, the Bargello will host an exhibition of three works from Orsanmichele's celebrated sculptural cycle: Lorenzo Ghiberti's Saint John the Baptist, Andrea del Verrocchio's Incredulity of Saint Thomas, and Giambologna's Saint Luke.
