Table centerpiece by Giò Ponti at Villa Necchi (detail)
Enigma by Beatrice Brandini
The FAI – Fondo for italian Environment Fund ETS and the Richard-Ginori Archive Museum Foundation of the Doccia Manifattura present the Centerpiece for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by Gio Ponti, modeled by Italo Griselli and created by Richard Ginori between 1927 and 1929 in the historic Doccia factory. Read more
“Groupies” by Beatrice Brandini
In my experience the saying “the clothes do not make the monk” has always had value and truth, but it is also true that the clothes make the rock star! Read more
Jacovitti stamp celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth
Silvia by Beatrice Brandini
Italy has had many geniuses, one of these was the great comics author Benito Jacovitti. Read more
Valentino couture dress
“Fiocchi” mood by Beatrice Brandini
Bows are a timeless accessory, a touch of romance and femininity, a gentle caress in a harsh winter. Read more
Homage to Tina by Beatrice Brandini
Tina Modotti photographed by Edward Weston, 1924
I had already talked about the extraordinary Tina Modotti in a 2014 post (https://www.beatricebrandini.it/tina-modotti-muse-and-artist-strikingly-modern-woman/?lang=en) Today in Rovigo the most complete exhibition on her work, the largest ever organized in Italy. Unmissable! Read more
Tiger head by Antonio Ligabue
Women in the jungle by Beatrice Brandini
At the Revoltella Museum in Trieste, from 8 November to 7 April 2024 you can visit the exhibition of Antonio Ligabue, one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century. Read more
“Joy” by Beatrice Brandini
According to two major websites, both my blog and my book “Icon Vintage Dress”, are in the top 10 most interesting. Read more
The Tilt of Time
Time Twins by Beatrice Brandini
The Tilt of Time is a collective exhibition that explores the multifaceted nature of time through the works of Giulio Aldinucci, Fabrizio Ajello and Francesco D’Isa, Chiara Bettazzi, Alessandro Gandolfi, Jacopo Jenna, Namsal Siedlecki. Read more
“Petra” by Beatrice Brandini
A work by Alphonse Mucha
For the first time, Florence presents an exhibition dedicated to Alphonse Mucha, the father of Art Nouveau, with over two hundred works of extraordinary beauty. Read more
New Military Mood by Beatrice Brandini
Here I am again with the second part of the SS 2024 fashion shows, where I have drawn up my most representative fashion trends for next Spring – Summer. Read more
