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beautiful documentary about one of the greatest artists ever (Michelangelo: Love and Death – David Bickerstaff, 2017)

Can anything new be said, in writing or on the screen, about Michelangelo Buonarroti? Unlike many other unlucky genius or valued artists, the sculptor, painter, architect, Renaissance man born in Tuscany in 1475 was recognized during his life as a … Continue reading

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Moses

For my festive posting on Passover I looked this year at some of the representations of Moses, the great superstar of the event celebrated by the holiday in arts and music.     As with many other Bible subjects the … Continue reading

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Intermezzo in Milan

I will divide in two parts the collection of impressions and pictures from our recent vacation in Italy. It started with a four days prelude or intermezzo in Milan, followed by one full week in Sicily. This first part is … Continue reading

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