Masterpiece Story: Virgin and Child by Elisabetta Sirani
With Virgin and Child as a cornerstone of her reputation, Elisabetta Sirani should be recognized as an important Italian Baroque artist. Far more...
James W Singer 16 August 2026
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Hidden Places to See Celebrating Women Artists in Bologna
Bologna, in northern Italy, fostered more women artists in the early modern period than any other European city. Nowhere else matched the number, the...
Kitty Perring 10 August 2026
Elisabetta Sirani: Pioneer, Teacher and Artist
Elisabetta Sirani (1638-1665) was born in Bologna, a progressive city with a liberal attitude towards educating women. She was a pioneering female...
Gokce Dyson 6 October 2025
CHEAP: When Art Meets Activism – Interview with the Co-founder Sara Manfredi
“Art” and “activism” surely are not enough words to describe what CHEAP is. CHEAP is an innovative Italian street poster art...
Arianna Richetti 18 September 2021
