“WIND OF MAY”: TORN POSTERS ART INSPIRED SILK SCARF / NEW ABSTRACT TEXTILES DESIGN

“Wind of May  (is ruffling my thoughts)” Pure Silk Scarf / Limited  edition – Crêpe de Chine Created by Roberto Alborghetti for “Lacer/actions” Project (Images of torn posters and urban “signs”) in collaboration with Bruno Boggia Disegni (Como, Italy). Sizes: width 63 cms, height 170 cms. *  This photogallery is dedicated to a silk scarf… Read More “WIND OF MAY”: TORN POSTERS ART INSPIRED SILK SCARF / NEW ABSTRACT TEXTILES DESIGN

ALL THE ARTISTS OF THE NEW PERMANENT COLLECTION OF CONTEMPORARY ART OPENING IN THE BEAUTIFUL MEDIEVAL TOWN IN MARCHE COUNTRY, ITALY

On Saturday April 27, 2013 (10,30 am) at the historic Palazzo Gasparini (a XVII Century palace) in Mercatello sul Metauro – a picturesque and fascinating medieval town in Marche region (PesaroUrbino, Italy ) – the new Permanent Collection of Contemporary Art will open as a  completion of the St. Francis Museum of Ancient Art which… Read More ALL THE ARTISTS OF THE NEW PERMANENT COLLECTION OF CONTEMPORARY ART OPENING IN THE BEAUTIFUL MEDIEVAL TOWN IN MARCHE COUNTRY, ITALY

THE HEALING POWER OF COLORS: DISABLED STUDENTS WORK ON ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI’S IMAGES

Guest writer: Patrizia Sapri Last October I had the chance to visit, at the XIII Century Aldobrandesca Fortress (Tuscany, Italy) the extraordinary “Colors Of An Apocalypse /The decomposed Publicity Posters” exhibition showing Roberto Alborghetti ‘s stunning “Lacer/actions” artworks. I was very impressed by the show. I usually work in special schools on the theme of… Read More THE HEALING POWER OF COLORS: DISABLED STUDENTS WORK ON ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI’S IMAGES

(HE)ART PLACES / BILBAO (BASQUE COUNTRY, SPAIN): THE SPECTACULAR GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM (AND AN UNFORGETTABLE CY TWOMBLY’S EXHIBITION)

In Bilbao (Basque Country, Spain) I visited the incredible Guggenheim Museum, where I saw stunning art installations and masterpieces (unfortunately, the Jeff Koon’s Puppy was packed up for restoration). It’s all the whole building to fascinate in its unmistakable style. The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao has become the cultural and tourism driving force of the… Read More (HE)ART PLACES / BILBAO (BASQUE COUNTRY, SPAIN): THE SPECTACULAR GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM (AND AN UNFORGETTABLE CY TWOMBLY’S EXHIBITION)

A SKY PALETTE… IT’S NOT WATER-COLOR OR ACRYLIC, BUT ONLY A DETAIL OF A DECOMPOSED PUBLICITY POSTER IN MILAN

© ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI – LACER/ACTIONS Realistic and not Manipulated Images of Torn and Decomposed Publicity Posters and Urban Signs *** “These torn posters have somehow melted away into  mysterious alchemical compounds pointing the way to eternity.  It’s like they are whispering: “This way true happiness lies…” Jonathan E. Raddatz, Artist, Canada *** “LaceR/Actions”is a multidisciplinary… Read More A SKY PALETTE… IT’S NOT WATER-COLOR OR ACRYLIC, BUT ONLY A DETAIL OF A DECOMPOSED PUBLICITY POSTER IN MILAN

“WAVES OF COLORS” FROM DECOMPOSED PAPER ON OUTDOOR ADVERTISINGS

© ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI – LACER/ACTIONS, Realistic and not Manipulated Images of Torn and Decomposed Publicity Posters and Urban Signs  * These pictures come from a decomposed publicity poster I saw on outdoor advertisings in Lecco, a beautiful town on Lake Como (Italy). The incredible actions and re-actions made by time, weather and environmental conditions (rain, light, smog, humidity…)… Read More “WAVES OF COLORS” FROM DECOMPOSED PAPER ON OUTDOOR ADVERTISINGS

PICASSO’S NEVER BEFORE EXHIBITED “PORTRAIT OF A LADY” IN LOUVRE ABU DHABI’S PERMANENT COLLECTION AND INCLUDED IN THE “BIRTH OF A MUSEUM” EXHIBITION.

  Pablo Picasso , “Portrait of a Lady,” 1928. Gouache, ink, and collage on paper.  © Louvre Abu Dhabi. *  Pablo Picasso’s never before exhibited work Portrait of a Lady is one of the artworks in Louvre Abu Dhabi’s permanent collection and included in the “Birth of a Museum” exhibition. The papier collé, a type… Read More PICASSO’S NEVER BEFORE EXHIBITED “PORTRAIT OF A LADY” IN LOUVRE ABU DHABI’S PERMANENT COLLECTION AND INCLUDED IN THE “BIRTH OF A MUSEUM” EXHIBITION.

“SAILING THE APOCALYPSE”: MEREDITH DEERHEART VERSES AND A “THERAPEUTIC PICTURE”…

* In the end, I knew not whether life occurred or dissipated amidst plumes of steam rising, collapsing, re-forming light and dark as crystalline mists dissolved all memory of horizons. * Meredith Deerheart http://healingminds.wordpress.com/ * “YES, YOUR PICTURES ARE THERAPEUTIC…” This lithographic print is owned by fellow blogger and artist Meredith Deerheart (Indiana, USA) who wrote… Read More “SAILING THE APOCALYPSE”: MEREDITH DEERHEART VERSES AND A “THERAPEUTIC PICTURE”…

“NORTHER” FROM AALTO UNIVERSITY (FINLAND) BRINGS A FRESH DESIGN AT THE MILAN FURNITURE FAIR (APRIL 9-14)

Student work from the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Finland will be on display at the Milan Furniture Fair from 9 to 14 April 2013. The name of the exhibition, Norther, refers to a sudden and stabbing north wind – it brings with it fresh design and fashion ideas from young northern… Read More “NORTHER” FROM AALTO UNIVERSITY (FINLAND) BRINGS A FRESH DESIGN AT THE MILAN FURNITURE FAIR (APRIL 9-14)

THE NEW “PERMANENT COLLECTION OF CONTEMPORARY ART” OPENS IN ITALY (MARCHE REGION) SHOWING 158 WORKS, INCLUDING A PIECE BY ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI

Saturday April 27, 2013 (10:30 am) at Palazzo Gasparini (a XVII Century palace) in Mercatello sul Metauro – a picturesque and fascinating medieval town in Marche region (Pesaro Urbino, Italy) – will open the new Permanent Collection of Contemporary Art as a  completion of the St. Francis Museum of Ancient Art which will shortly be reopened to… Read More THE NEW “PERMANENT COLLECTION OF CONTEMPORARY ART” OPENS IN ITALY (MARCHE REGION) SHOWING 158 WORKS, INCLUDING A PIECE BY ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI

(HE)ART PLACES / BILBAO (BASQUE REGION, SPAIN) WHERE THE FUTURE HAS REGENERATED A CITY…

© PHOTOS: ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI  * Bilbao (Basque region, Spain) is one of the most amazing cities of Europe. It had the courage to develop itself in a new identity based on culture and art. I had the pleasure to visit it a few years ago. And I was really astonished by a city where I… Read More (HE)ART PLACES / BILBAO (BASQUE REGION, SPAIN) WHERE THE FUTURE HAS REGENERATED A CITY…

THERE WAS WAR IN THE SKY (AND IN THE STREETS TOO) / COLLAGE CREATED WITH WASTE-PAPER COLLECTED NEAR OUTDOOR ADVERTISINGS…

* “THERE WAS WAR IN THE SKY” (From Apocalypse of John) by Roberto Alborghetti COLLAGE OF WASTE-PAPER PIECES FROM TORN AND DECOMPOSED PUBLICITY POSTERS 2012, CM.47X47, Framed  * This image is a collage created by Roberto Alborghetti with more than 250 small paper pieces collected along the streets as waste materials from torn and decomposed… Read More THERE WAS WAR IN THE SKY (AND IN THE STREETS TOO) / COLLAGE CREATED WITH WASTE-PAPER COLLECTED NEAR OUTDOOR ADVERTISINGS…

HEIRS OF PAUL VON MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FILE SUIT AGAINST THE GERMAN STATE OF BAVARIA TO RECOVER PICASSO ‘S MADAME SOLER LOST IN NAZI PERSECUTION

The heirs of Paul von Mendelssohn-Bartholdy – a prominent Berlin Banker of Jewish descent who suffered Nazi persecution – announce that they have filed suit against the German State of Bavaria in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to recover an iconic oil painting by Pablo Picasso, entitled Madame Soler… Read More HEIRS OF PAUL VON MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FILE SUIT AGAINST THE GERMAN STATE OF BAVARIA TO RECOVER PICASSO ‘S MADAME SOLER LOST IN NAZI PERSECUTION