Coronavirus Lockdown Food Shopping Tips
We’re coming to the end of the first week of total lockdown in Italy, since the government passed the “Io
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Alexandra Korey aka ArtTrav is a Florence-based art historian and arts marketing consultant.
Raphael: the 500th Anniversary Exhibition in Rome
Only in Rome, and only on a centennial celebration such as this, the 500th anniversary of the death of Raphael,
Tomás Saraceno at Palazzo Strozzi: Art, Sustainability and Wine
Tomás Saraceno, the Argentinian installation artist, architect and thinker (b. 1973) wants us to re-calibrate our relationship with nature. At
A Florence Staycation Itinerary within View of the Duomo
The last time I slept within Florence’s historic city walls, it was the summer of 1997. I was sharing a
Livorno: what to do in this welcoming port city
I thought I knew every corner of Tuscany – after 20 years here, I’m only missing the Lunigiana. But somehow
5 Renaissance exhibitions in Italy worth traveling for in 2020
As per tradition, I start the year looking for the best upcoming temporary exhibitions in Florence, Tuscany, and all of
A Local, Italian Sustainable Christmas Gift Guide
This past year at work I’ve been involved in a project called TCBL, a collaborative, EU funded project to increase
Pietro Aretino: Not Just Pornographic Poetry
I admit that the name Pietro Aretino is one I know mostly because he is the author of I Modi,
City Museums in Florence (and a Card for Residents)
This fall, Florence’s city museums announced the availability of a 10 euro “Card del Fiorentino” that gives residents access to
Cinque Terre Locals Offer Sustainable Travel Tips
Should I go to the Cinque Terre? Is the Cinque Terre too crowded? I recently visited to get the lowdown
Re-Discovering Chartres: the Gothic Cathedral and Beyond
When a friend wrote me a WhatAapp saying “when will you come visit me in Chartres?” I thought “why not?”
Public art in modern-day Florence
Since the Renaissance, Florence has used public art to beautify the city, edify its residents and send a message of
Augusto De Luca: Photographing Italian Cities
In a world in which everyone is a photographer and Instagram aesthetics overtake our daily lives and travel experiences, it’s
Sileno Cheloni: A Custom Perfume-Making Experience in Florence
A newcomer on Florence’s via di San Niccolò, Sileno Cheloni’s new perfume atelier feels like something from another century. Part
Renaissance Art in Italy: an Itinerary
In the summer after my third year of university, I signed up for a 6-week travelling course in Italian Renaissance
A Vineyard Dinner Experience at Querceto di Castellina
A few years ago I had the most incredible experience of dining in the cloister of the Convent of San
Artigianato e Palazzo: the Annual Event Celebrating Artisans in Florence
Artigianato e Palazzo, an annual exhibit and market showcasing Florentine artisans, is celebrating its 25th year in 2019, so it
My Vatican Museums Survival Guide: Tips & What to See
With some 6 million visitors per year, the Vatican Museums is one of the busiest attractions in Italy. Not built
A Restoration Lab Tour and Caravaggio in Rome
The restoration of artworks is a marvelous thing. It can reveal new narrative elements or tell us more about an
Mantegna and Bellini – Berlin exhibition review
I may be at my happiest when I am looking at Venetian art. Bellini rates amongst my favourites alongside Giorgione