Category: Art & Beyond
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Mona Lisa bridge is real and is in Tuscany
A recent study on the famous and enigmatic painting of the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci has confirmed the existence of the bridge seen in the background of the painting. This is the Ponte del Romito in Laterina, in the province of Arezzo. This is what researcher and historian Silvano Vinceti states in his…
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Pre-Raphaelites. The Modern Renaissance in Forlì
We visited the exhibition “Pre-Raphaelites: Modern Renaissance” at San Domenico Museum in Forlì, open until June 30th. It was a must-see for the quantity and quality of the selected works. An unmissable exhibition Right from the entrance, the exhibition welcomes us with a grandiose setup inside the Church of San Giacomo, featuring a selection of…
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A new brand identity for Exclusive Connection
After more than 10 years of activity and many changes, we decided it was time to renew our corporate image. A lot has changed since Lucia opened Exclusive Connection in 2012: we started with group tours of the Vasari Corridor in Florence and we evolved to special guided tours for art lovers and celebrities, but…
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The selfportraits collection of the Uffizi Gallery
This July began with the opening of 12 new rooms of the Uffizi Gallery that house the selfportrait section. The extraordinary exhibition presents 255 works from the rich collection of selfportraits, previously exhibited in the Vasari Corridor. The collection was started by Cardinal Leopoldo de’ Medici in the 17th century and has never been interrupted…
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The Card Players, the Vasari Corridor and the Georgofili Bombing
It’s been 25 years since the terrorist attack happened in Florence in the night between May 26th and 27th, just few steps away from the Uffizi Gallery. The attack was carried out by the Sicilian Mafia and killed 5 persons, injured 40 people and damaged many works of art. One of those is The Card…
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The full spirit of Renaissance
How many times have you seen Botticelli’s Spring? Probably thousands of times, right? In fact, who does not know about Sandro Botticelli’s Spring? It is no coincidence that thousands of people visit the Uffizi Gallery every year to see it in person. It is certainly a symbol of Renaissance and of ideal Beauty, as well…
