The Diocesan Museum of Milan was formally founded in 1960 (but it has been operational only since 2001) as a manifestation of the Ambrosian diocese, reflecting the orientation of the latter for art and its ecclesial identity. The main task of this institution has always been to preserve and promote the diocese’s artistic heritage, valorizing its historical and religious meaning. The marvelous venue at the Sant’Eustorgio Cloisters gathers about 600 works, which mainly come from the archiepiscopal collection of paintings and from the Diocese.

Sgarbi is not missing the opportunity to make people talk about him. After his political vicissitudes of the last months, he has decided to run for mayor and transform Salemi into his small empire of culture, where he has surrounded himself with renowned names and prominent collaborators.
As many will remember, the irreverent art critic a few months ago was removed from the office of Councillor for Culture of the Municipality of Milan. Mayor Letizia Moratti had judged his attitude intolerable. Sgarbi’s bright and innovative mind had caused many polemics and various exhibitions were censored before their inauguration. Disagreements and divergences that soon ended with the ex-councillor being removed from Palazzo Marino.

This week has been an important one for European auctions, especially in Italy. Not only the Old Master Sales of Sotheby’s but also very good results for the Italian auction houses Pananti and Finarte. Without forget the beautiful Ferrari auction in Rome. Arcadja has collected for you the most interesting results.

Article translated by Amritee Mahabir

Article translated by Amritee Mahabir

It was announced months ago. The people of Milan and all the international visitors from the Salone del Mobile (who had sponsored it) waited eagerly. And instead it will not be there or at least the original will not be there. Peter Greenaway’s performance based on the idea of Leonardo’s Last Supper, was in fact considered as potentially damaging for the delicate fresco by the master. For this reason the superintendent denied the necessary authorisation unleashing a diplomatic case.

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The auction that will take place by Sotheby’s in Milan on April 8^th is an unmissable date for all art lovers and collectors of contemporary art. The works that will go on show come from a private collection composed of about 150 pieces dating from 1953 onwards.

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Between the 27th may and 2nd June 2008, the fifth edition of the Moscow Fine Art Fair (MWFAF) will arrive in the celebrated Manège, the biggest cultural space in Moscow and among the most elegant neoclassical buildings in the city, just a short way from the Piazza Rossa. For the 2008 edition, the Moscow World Fine Art Fair proposes some very interesting new works.