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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 22, 2025


Tino Stefanoni
A biographical profile of Tino Stefanoni, outlining his education, artistic research and contribution to post-war Italian art.
3 days ago


Perspectives for 2026: The Art Market and Its Criteria
The Italian art market is currently entering a phase of consolidation and structural stability, marked by increasing attention to the historical quality of artworks and the solidity of artistic trajectories. The intense activity of auction houses, renewed international interest, and greater selectivity among collectors confirm a clear trend: value is increasingly concentrated in works grounded in material presence, coherence of artistic research, and verifiable documentation.
Jan 7


Partner Gallery Introduction: Stefanini Arte
With decades of experience in Italian art, Stefanini Arte offers curated contemporary and fine-art prints and expert guidance for seasoned and emerging collectors alike. Stefanini Arte was founded by a group of Italian publishers and art dealers active in the contemporary art sector since 1976. Could you share how this founding vision came about and how it has shaped the gallery’s ethos today? The founding vision of Stefanini Arte is the result of the convergence of editoria
Dec 13, 2025


Italian Modern and Contemporary Art: A Heritage in Constant Evolution
Italian modern and contemporary art represents a crossroads of languages, ideas, and experiments that have helped redefine the international art landscape. Its strength lies in its ability to combine a profound cultural heritage with a constant drive for innovation, generating works and movements that still influence global creativity today. From the Historical Avant-gardes to the Experimentations of the Twentieth Century Futurism, born in 1909 with Filippo Tommaso Marinetti'
Dec 12, 2025


Sailing to Byzantium. 6 New York Artists in Venice
Donald Baechler, Ross Bleckner, Peter Halley, Vik Muniz, Peter Nagy, Walter Robinson Curated by Richard Milazzo Artistic direction by Giovanni Tiboni Palazzetto Tito, Venice December 5, 2025 – January 11, 2026 From December 4, 2025, to January 11, 2026, the Istituzione Fondazione Bevilacqua La Masa in Venice will host the exhibition “Sailing to Byzantium. 6 New York Artists in Venice,” curated by Richard Milazzo, Giovanni Tiboni, artistic director. The exhibition will be set
Dec 9, 2025


A work of art under the Christmas tree is a cherished and meaningful gift.
Gifting a work of art is an extraordinary gesture that evokes emotions and conveys profound meaning. Omar Galliani, Fendente The Christmas holidays are the perfect occasion to express appreciation and affection through a tangible gesture. In this context, a work of art represents a distinctive and personal choice. It is not yet another ephemeral object destined to be forgotten, but a treasure capable of preserving its value and beauty over time. To give a work of art is to of
Dec 9, 2025


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
Nov 30, 2025


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 25, 2025


Success story #1: Stefanini Arte & Artsper
Artsper & Stefanini Arte, The Italian Online Fine Art Gallery
Oct 13, 2025


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 8, 2025


INTAGLIO PRINTING
The Intaglio Printers,1642 by Abraham Bosse (French, Tours 1602/04–1676 Paris) Harris...
Sep 13, 2025


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 13, 2025


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 13, 2025


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 13, 2025


AQUATINT
This technique is used to achieve chiaroscuro effects. This result is achieved by sprinkling a resinous powder (rosin) onto the plate...
Sep 12, 2025


WOODCUT TECHNIQUES
XYLOGRAPHY is the oldest graphic technique used to reproduce copies of drawings and inscriptions. Once the design has been traced or...
Sep 12, 2025


LITHOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES
The third engraving technique is planographic printing: LITHOGRAPHY. While it is very difficult or almost impossible to pinpoint a...
Sep 12, 2025


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 12, 2025


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 12, 2025
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