Italia Nostra says a new sculptural display in Venice’s public square distracts from the city’s existing cultural heritage and infrastructure in need of conservation.
Italy
Artist Attacked in Italy Over Painting of Jesus Receiving Oral Sex
A masked assailant slashed Andrea Saltini’s artwork, which Catholic groups have deemed “blasphemous,” and then turned the blade on the artist.
Activists Cover Up Paintings by Artemisia Gentileschi’s Rapist in Italy
Advocates drew attention to Italy’s domestic violence and femicide crisis and denounce the Palazzo Ducale’s controversial “rape room” exhibition.
Taiwan’s Public Programs at the Venice Biennale Focus on “Island-Thinking”
Organized by the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, programming linked with Yuan Goang-Ming: Everyday War opens on April 18.
Who the Hell Came Up With an Artemisia Gentileschi “Rape Room”?
An exhibition at the Palazzo Ducale in Genova trades a celebration of the pioneering artist’s opus for a violent spectacle.
The Fugitive Ghost of Ancient Greece’s Greatest Sculptor
Although his work is legendary in ancient Greek sculpture, Phidias himself remains fugitive, a blank space whose outlines can be discerned in the copies of his works.
Stunningly Colored 2,000-Year-Old Fresco Uncovered in Pompeii
The vibrant work depicts the Greek myth of Phrixus and Helle on one of the walls of the House of Leda.
Italian Official Accused of Laundering Stolen Painting Resigns
Junior Culture Minister Vittorio Sgarbi insists that the stolen work was a fake and that his version is the real deal.
Italian Culture Minister Accused of Owning Stolen Painting
The 17th-century work was allegedly cut from its frame in an art heist.
How Can Artists Best Represent Neurodiversity?
Nico Vascellari’s “Alessio” confronts us with our own humanity through this piece, which unapologetically shows alternate ways of being human.
Avoid Rome’s Tourist Crowds With These Alternative Art History Gems
If you’re planning a visit to Rome, write down your list of can’t-miss sites. Then, go to these ones instead.
Selfie-Seeking Tourist Damages Neptune Statue in Italy
It’s the latest in a slew of incidents concerning tourists trespassing on historic landmarks and cultural heritage sites across the country.