I was searching through some photos from field trips that I led for UGA in 2008 in a bout of nostalgia brought on by an upcoming visit from my friends Roy and Terry who were …
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Resources in Art History – technical info, student projects, bloopers, study guides.
A renaissance art historian’s guide to Florence through its history, monuments, and people.
“Fuori Porta” literally means outside the city gates. Anywhere outside Florence!
An art historian’s approach to the monuments of the eternal city.
Art, sea, mountains, islands, shopping, hiking, culture… Tuscany has it all.
Everyone who hears where I live and what I do for a job (after a stint in study abroad I became a professional blogger) responds in pretty much the same way: “wow, you are so …
The city of Florence has been making a bit more of an effort to offer clean public toilets around the city, which is, of course, good news for tourists.
So the other day I was in …
We just installed our new Frizzi, a ceiling lamp made in Italy by Nemo and designed by Karim Rashid in 2005. It’s our first real design object in the house, if you don’t count designers …
Another lovely art, music, and aperitivo combination this summer in Rome in the Borghese Gardens. The museum is the Museo Carlo Bilotti, while the aperitivo with jazz music is held at the nearby Casina del …
Vintage photos and clothing to die for at Aria Art Gallery in Florence at the exhibit “Dive Glamour e Moda” opening today (June 16 to August 29, 2010) in correspondence with Pitti Uomo.
The photos are …
Alessi: perhaps the most famous brand of Italian design, as well as one of the more accessible (you can own a little piece of modernity for 25 euros).
An exhibit at the International Design …
Called “Aperto alLe Murate“, every Monday night this summer – starting June 16 2010 – Le Murate will be open for aperitif and cultural offerings from 7-9pm. A free glass of wine is provided by …
When the Bardini Museum reopened last year the most remarkable aspect of the restoration was the return of Stefano Bardini’s blue walls. Bardini, a 19th century art dealer, left his show room and gallery, housed …
Last January I wrote an article called three best art – travel secrets for Florence that was part of an initiative by Katie from Tripbase. Bloggers tagged each other to contribute their secrets. Since Katie …
We’ve been waiting for about a year (I wrote about the plans for a Florence Museum Card and other ways to get discounts in June 2009) and here it is: the Florence Museum card will …
Kant: Time is in us and we are in time.
The white rabbit: I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date.
The exhibit “As soon as possible – acceleration in contemporary society” at Strozzina in Florence …
In 2010, Fiesole celebrates the centenary of Frank Lloyd Wright’s stay in Fiesole and the influence of his organic architecture on the Florentine School. There will be two exhibits, publications, and conferences. This is certainly …
Sorry Blackberry users, but iphones these days are so popular, even the cat has one. If you’re traveling in Italy with your iphone you can take advantage of these three FREE apps to help you …
It’s the first weekend in August, which means it’s bollino nero because of the esodo, and if you don’t do a partenza intelligente, you’re screwed. Have no idea what I’m talking about? You need an …
A Question of Style: From the 14th of January at the Museum of the Roberto Capucci Foundation at Villa Bardini, an exhibit of 23 dresses by the Italian designer. The exhibition explores the relationship between …
