Ravenna - Finestre sull'Arte

Giorgio Vasari's Lamentation over Christ Deposed from the Cross leaves Ravenna's MAR for restoration

Restoration of Giorgio Vasari's Lamentation over Christ Deposed from the Cross, one of the most significant works preserved at the MAR - Ravenna City Art Museum, is now underway. The painting, an oil on panel made in 1548 for the Classe Abbey in Rave...
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At the MAR in Ravenna, a space to experiment: the new Arts & New Media Room with the SPAZIO NEUTRO project

The MAR - Art Museum of the City of Ravenna took a step toward the future with the inauguration of the Arts & New Media Room, a space dedicated to artistic and technological experimentation. With the inaugural SPAZIO NEUTRO project, the museum ex...
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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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Looks from the Ghigi-Pagnani Art Collection on display in Ravenna

The City of Ravenna, with the Department of Culture, and the MAR, in collaboration with the Ghigi-Pagnani Archive and CARP Ravenna, are pleased to present the exhibition 1955-1965. The New World in Ravenna. Looks from the Ghigi-Pagnani Art Collection...
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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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The Monster of Ravenna, a deformed creature from the 1500s, inspires an exhibition at MAR - City Art Museum

As part of the seventh edition of the Contemporary Mosaic Biennial, the MAR - Art Museum of the City of Ravenna is proposing Prodigy Kid, an extensive exhibition by Francesco Cavaliere and Leonardo Pivi, on view from October 8, 2022 to January 8, 202...
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Ravenna's MAR exhibits after more than 30 years monumental work by Sol LeWitt

On the occasion of the rearrangement of the permanent collections, Sol LeWitt's major work Wall Drawing #570 returns to the Ravenna City Art Museum after more than thirty years. A work of monumental dimensions since it measures over twelve meters by ...
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Valentine's Day, free admission Feb. 14-18 at museums from Ravenna to Ferrara

On the occasion of Valentine's Day, some museums of the Emilia Romagna Museums Directorate will have free admission. Below are the museum venues involved in the initiative, along with their free opening dates, hours and proposed activities. Monday, ...
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