Mosaic - Finestre sull'Arte

At the MAR in Ravenna, the first exhibition entirely devoted to the relationship between Chagall and mosaic art

From October 18, 2025 to January 18, 2026, the MAR - Art Museum of the City of Ravenna hosts Chagall in Mosaic. From Project to Work, the first exhibition entirely dedicated to the relationship between Marc Chagall and mosaic art. The exhibition ina...
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When contemporary mosaic is a hymn to life. The art of Enzo Tinarelli

To see Enzo Tinarelli's mosaics it is necessary to see his painting; to see his painting it is necessary to get lost in the midst of his mosaics; to grasp the soul of his art, it may be useful to review a contribution that, it was the early 2000s, Va...
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A novel technique in the history of mosaics: the Annunciation in Pisa Cathedral

Entering Pisa Cathedral through the main door, we are greeted by the large apsidal mosaic that stands out imposingly at the end of the nave. In the center, Christ Pantocrator by Francesco da Pisa stands out, while on the right we find the figure of S...
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Interview with Giulio Candussio: "Mosaic is a crucible where matter, light, color and space come together."

Born in Paularo, in the province of Udine, in 1945, Julius Candussio is internationally recognized for his mastery of mosaic art. His training began at the prestigious Scuola Mosaicisti del Friuli in Spilimbergo, an institute that has promoted the st...
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Palermo, start of the restoration of the mosaics of the Palatine Chapel

Work will begin in Palermo in the coming days to restore the precious mosaics of the Palatine Chapel, a jewel of Norman art and architecture located inside the Royal Palace. The work, designed and supervised by the Palermo Superintendency of Cultural...
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Ravenna's MAR pays tribute to Marc Chagall and his connection to mosaic: an exhibition in 2025

Next fall the Biennale of Contemporary Mosaic will return to Ravenna, an event that, for three intense months, will invite visitors to immerse themselves in a technique with a centuries-old history that never ceases to fascinate: mosaic. For the occa...
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An end and not a means. The 100 years of the Ravenna Mosaic School.

Exactly 100 years ago, in 1924, the Mosaic School of theRavenna Academy of Fine Arts was born. To commemorate the centennial (1924-2024), the Academy has initiated a program of initiatives that include reviews, conferences and publications designed t...
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Contemporary Mosaic Biennial in Ravenna: a look at the present of a technique with centuries of history

The8th Edition of the Contemporary Mosaic Biennial, curated by Daniele Torcellini, opened in Ravenna on October 14, and will run until January 14, 2024, involving the entire city. An event that aims to invite the public to immerse themselves in a tec...
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