The Museum of Bologna in Palazzo Pepoli #BolognaWelcome
The grand Palazzo Pepoli houses the Museum of the History of Bologna, a story that is followed from the Etruscans to today. This museum is new and the displays are designed to appeal to all ages. The building itself is architecturally interesting, a contemporary glass structure containing the stairs in the centre of the covered...
A quick visit to the Archaeological museum of Bologna #BolognaWelcome
The Archaeological museum in Bologna is located just off Piazza Maggiore in the Ospedale della Morte which was built in the 15th century. Based on the university collections the museum’s holdings have been added to over the centuries and it now has a large collection from pre-history to Gallic Bologna. As well as local finds...
The Eurotrashy, The Hedge-fundy and The Hamptonites
I was surprised by Charles Saatchi’s article this past Sunday in The Guardian. I’ve always given him kudos for his artworld choices but at the same time I am furious by the fact that he has so much power he can manipulate not only the market but actual aesthetics. For example, remember that quite unsuccessful...
Re: Chicago at DePaul Art Museum
In a city like it Chicago, it is no easy feat to compete with the other museums and artistic institutions in the area. The brand new DePaul Art Museum (DPAM) in the neighborhood of Lincoln Park shows off its ability to play with the big boys with their first exhibit, Re: Chicago. With artistic nominations...
