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Apollo and Daphne at the Galeria Borghese

The day I fell in love with sculpture: Galleria Borghese

June 25, 2024June 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The moment I walked into Rome’s Galleria Borghese my view of sculpture changed. These were no longer ‘just statues’, this was incredible art.

On this day in history: author Valerio Evangelisti born

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Valerio Evangelisti, one of Italy’s most renowned contemporary authors was born in Bologna on 20th June 1952. Evangelisti’s career spanned several decades, during which he became a pivotal figure in Italian literature, particularly known for his “Nicolas Eymerich” series.

Fountain of Neptune by Bartolomeo Ammannati in Florence

On this day in history: Bartolomeo Ammannati born

June 18, 2024June 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Bartolomeo Ammannati, born on 18th June 1511, in Settignano, near Florence, is a prominent figure in the annals of Renaissance art and architecture. As both a sculptor and architect, Ammannati’s works reflect the grandeur and elegance of the period, blending classical traditions with innovative Renaissance ideals.

On this day in history: Giovanni Paolo Panini born

June 17, 2024June 17, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giovanni Paolo Panini, born in Piacenza on 17 June 1691, is the foremost painter of Roman topography of the 18th century. He was one of the founding figures of the vedutista tradition — the genre of Italian view painting that would go on to shape how Europe imagined and remembered the ancient world.