Margaret of Campo

“Orange” by Beatrice Brandini

One of the most beautiful things in the world is undoubtedly WOMAN. The woman who is friend, companion, wife, mother, sister. Read more →

Exhibition poster

“Puppet” by Beatrice Brandini

At the Palazzo Magnani Foundation in Reggio Emilia, a truly spectacular exhibition is on display until 17 March 2024: “Marionettes and Avant-gardes. Picasso. Depero. Klee. Sarzi, edited by James M. Bradburne, member of the Scientific Committee of the Palazzo Magnani Foundation.

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Table centerpiece by Giò Ponti at Villa Necchi (detail)

Enigma by Beatrice Brandini

The FAI – Fondo for italian Environment Fund ETS and the Richard-Ginori Archive Museum Foundation of the Doccia Manifattura present the Centerpiece for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by Gio Ponti, modeled by Italo Griselli and created by Richard Ginori between 1927 and 1929 in the historic Doccia factory. Read more →

“Groupies” by Beatrice Brandini

In my experience the saying “the clothes do not make the monk” has always had value and truth, but it is also true that the clothes make the rock star! Read more →

Jacovitti stamp celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth

Silvia by Beatrice Brandini

Italy has had many geniuses, one of these was the great comics author Benito Jacovitti. Read more →

Valentino couture dress

“Fiocchi” mood by Beatrice Brandini

Bows are a timeless accessory, a touch of romance and femininity, a gentle caress in a harsh winter. Read more →

Homage to Tina by Beatrice Brandini

Tina Modotti photographed by Edward Weston, 1924

I had already talked about the extraordinary Tina Modotti in a 2014 post (https://www.beatricebrandini.it/tina-modotti-muse-and-artist-strikingly-modern-woman/?lang=en) Today in Rovigo the most complete exhibition on her work, the largest ever organized in Italy. Unmissable! Read more →

Tiger head by Antonio Ligabue

Women in the jungle by Beatrice Brandini

At the Revoltella Museum in Trieste, from 8 November to 7 April 2024 you can visit the exhibition of Antonio Ligabue, one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century. Read more →

“Joy” by Beatrice Brandini

According to two major websites, both my blog and my book “Icon Vintage Dress”,  are in the top 10 most interesting. Read more →

The Tilt of Time 

Time Twins by Beatrice Brandini

The Tilt of Time is a collective exhibition that explores the multifaceted nature of time through the works of Giulio Aldinucci, Fabrizio Ajello and Francesco D’Isa, Chiara Bettazzi, Alessandro Gandolfi, Jacopo Jenna, Namsal Siedlecki. Read more →