Marisol Escobar Women and Dog, Witney Museum
“Totem girls” by Beatrice Brandini
Central protagonist of the American Pop Art movement, Marisol Escobar was a great artist, whose ironic, acute and beautiful sculptures represent a decidedly modern idea of femininity even for the Sixties. Read more
Mariolina della Gatta, photo by Gian Paolo Barbieri, 1965 (Gian Paolo Barbieri Foundation)
“Mirella” by Beatrice Brandini
From today, until 25 March 2023, the 29 Arts in Progess gallery in Milan presents an exhibition dedicated to the great master of international photography: Gian Paolo Barbieri : Unconventional. Unmissable !
“Rita” by Beatrice Brandini
Rita Hayworth in Gilda
Rita Hayworth will be held at the Cineteca Milano MIC (Interactive Museum of Cinema) from 27 December. The Lady of Hollywood, a tribute to one of the greatest icons in the history of American cinema. Read more
“Zoya” by Beatrice Brandini
Julia Krahn St.Javelin
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, today the Museo del Novecento renews its commitment against gender discrimination, through the ST. JAVELIN, a photographic series by artist Julia Krahn. Read more
“Pearls” by Beatrice Brandini
Coco Chanel
Chanel wore them mixed together, true or false, with multiplied threads, Diana Vreeland with eccentric final pendants, Jackie in a divine way, the quintessence of glamor and class. Read more
Alberto Magnelli: Peinture n. 0529, oil on canvas 1915
“The abstract” by Beatrice Brandini
From 11 November to 15 February 2023, the Museo del Novecento presents a beautiful exhibition curated by Eva Francioli: Alberto Magnelli. Armocromie. Read more
Escher, Museo degli Innocenti, Florence
Jana by Beatrice Brandini
I have already dedicated two posts to this beloved artist, but today an exhibition in Florence celebrates him with 200 works, in the historic Museo degli Innocenti (designed by Filippo Brunelleschi) and with the collaboration of Arthemisia. Read more
“Marianne (brunette)” by Beatrice Brandini
I have already spoken extensively about how art and cinema influence fashion. But I still hadn’t dedicated a post to another very important world that has always contaminated fashion (and not vice versa) with surprising effects. This world is that of music. Read more
“Leonora” by Beatrice Brandini
Detail from “Semaine”, by Leonora Carrington
Leonora Carrington was a magnificent painter, the artist that Salvator Dalí called the most important surrealist female artist, but this definition was narrow to her and in fact, throughout her life, she tried to be simply an artist, without distinction of gender. Read more
Mood “Cargo” by Beatrice Brandini
My journey to the international capitals continues for the Spring – Summer 2023 fashion shows.
These are the themes / trends present almost everywhere, some completely opposite each other, such as black, the dominant color, but also white, or feminine and sexy styles alongside others that are very chaste and shapeless. Read more
