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Stefanini Arte and Artsper: A winning collaboration for adapting to change.
The present era can be described in many ways, but one term stands out above all: "digital." In the contemporary art market, embracing...
Jun 224 min read


Alessandro Mendini
Alessandro Mendini was born in Milan in 1931 and graduated in Architecture from the Politecnico di Milano. His eclectic nature led him, from a young age, to engage in numerous activities. In addition to his work as an architect and designer, he was a founding member of Global Tools, a free school for individual creativity, and served as editor of prestigious magazines such as Casabella (from 1970 to 1976), Modo (from 1977 to 1981), and Domus (from 1979 to 1985). In some cases
4 days ago3 min read


Art as a Strategic Asset: Portfolio Diversification and the Value of Beauty
The Art Market in Numbers In recent years, the art market has demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt and grow, even in complex global contexts. According to the Art Basel & UBS Art Market Report, in 2023 the total value of global art sales exceeded $65 billion, marking a recovery compared to pre-pandemic levels. The contemporary art segment remains the most dynamic, accounting for approximately 20% of all transactions and attracting both seasoned collectors and new invest
Oct 253 min read


Success story #1: Stefanini Arte & Artsper
Artsper & Stefanini Arte, The Italian Online Fine Art Gallery
Oct 131 min read


Tristan and Isolde: The Passionate Drama Reinterpreted by Salvador Dalí
This extraordinary collection of 21 coloured etchings represents one of the most intense and sought-after graphic cycles by Salvador...
Oct 82 min read


The Magical Realism of Tino Stefanoni
Tino Stefanoni , born in 1937, was a leading figure in the history of post-war Italian art. His first solo exhibition was held in 1968 at...
Sep 143 min read


INTAGLIO PRINTING
The Intaglio Printers,1642 by Abraham Bosse (French, Tours 1602/04–1676 Paris) Harris...
Sep 131 min read


Multiple author's originals vs. reproductions: by what criteria are 'serial works' classified as 'author's originals'?
Lucio Fontana - Concetto spaziale,1965 - serigrafia con fori - cm 69,5x49,5 - edizione limitata di 90 es emplari. An author's original...
Sep 132 min read


BLACK MANNER (OR HALFTONE)
The tool used for this technique is a steel half-moon equipped with fine teeth: this tool is used to trace a series of densely packed...
Sep 131 min read


ACQUAFORTE
The matrix is usually a copper or zinc plate, but other metals can also be used. The plate, which has been thoroughly degreased, is...
Sep 132 min read


AQUATINT
This technique is used to achieve chiaroscuro effects. This result is achieved by sprinkling a resinous powder (rosin) onto the plate...
Sep 121 min read


WOODCUT TECHNIQUES
XYLOGRAPHY is the oldest graphic technique used to reproduce copies of drawings and inscriptions. Once the design has been traced or...
Sep 122 min read


LITHOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES
The third engraving technique is planographic printing: LITHOGRAPHY. While it is very difficult or almost impossible to pinpoint a...
Sep 122 min read


PLANOGRAPHIC PRINTING TECHNIQUE
A brief mention of this type of printing, whose main technique is lithography. Lithography is based on the principle of water repellency....
Sep 121 min read


SILK-SCREEN PRINTING TECHNIQUES
Andy Warhol in his studio (The Factory) in New York. Screen printing became one of the main means of expression in Pop Art. Artistic...
Sep 121 min read
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