Art Corner
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Thoughts on what it means to be an artist…
It’s August 2023, 10am, and already 35 degrees in the middle of Italy. Last summer’s heatwave was intense, but that didn’t stop me having a slow, solo wander around the early morning streets of Florence, finding the perfect spot for a caffè macchiato – Piazza della Signoria. There are a few reasons I always find…
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Bad boys of the baroque: why Caravaggio is just the best
I absolutely love Caravaggio, and not just for his iconic, almost cinematic, use of light and shadow in some of the most compelling and narratively interesting paintings of his time. He was also an absolute riot of a person. It’s so interesting to me how he showcased his troubled personality through his work. As well…