Born in Venice on 30th January 1721, Bernardo Bellotto was a distinguished landscape painter and the nephew of the famous Canaletto. Though he initially followed in his uncle’s artistic footsteps, Bellotto forged his own legacy through his strikingly detailed and atmospheric depictions of European cities beyond Italy.
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Alessandro Bonvicino, better known as il Moretto da Brescia, was one of the most distinguished painters of the Italian Renaissance. He died on 22 December 1554 in Brescia, Lombardy.
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On 13 December 1608, the Church of Santa Lucia al Sepolcro in Siracusa, Sicily unveiled Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio’s The Burial of St Lucy. This poignant masterpiece, commissioned to honour Syracuse’s patron saint, is a striking example of the artist’s mature style, blending realism, raw emotion, and dramatic chiaroscuro.
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The Sistine Chapel, located within the Vatican City, is one of the most significant cultural and religious landmarks in the world. Its importance lies not only in its function as a papal chapel but also in its artistic achievements, particularly the ceiling frescoes painted by Michelangelo.
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More than 80 pieces of art seized from criminal organisations, including pieces by Andy Warhol and Salvador Dalí, are now on display at Palazzo Reale in Milan.
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Koyo Kouoh, a curator of Cameroonian and Swiss heritage, has been selected as the Director of the 61st Venice Art Biennale. It will take place from April to November 2026.
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A previously unseen Caravaggio portrait was unveiled in Rome on Friday at Palazzo Barberini, where it will be displayed until 23 February. The portrait, depicting Monsignor Maffeo Barberini, is the centrepiece of the exhibition Caravaggio: The Portrait Unveiled.
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Italian police have dismantled a major European criminal network responsible for the forgery and selling of artworks by renowned modern artists. They recovered more than 2,100 forged pieces attributed to artists including Banksy, Andy Warhol, and Pablo Picasso.
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Former culture undersecretary and noted art critic Vittorio Sgarbi faces a potential trial. It follows an investigation into a painting alleged to have been stolen, then altered to conceal its origins, as reported by il Fatto Quotidiano.
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Umberto Boccioni, one of the most influential artists of the early 20th century, was born on 20th October 1882. He was a driving force behind the Futurist movement.
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