The Kunsthistorisches Museum ends each year with a treat from past centuries. In 2023, an exhibition of monumental Renaissance tapestries designed by Raphael and others adds a … [Read more...] about Raphael: Gold & Silk
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Laura, love and Laurana
Ah, history. When the 14th-century poet Petrarch popped into church one day, he set in train a series of events that led to the In Love with Laura exhibition at the … [Read more...] about Laura, love and Laurana
Georg Baselitz exhibition
It's one thing to have an exhibition of works by a giant of contemporary art. Now imagine that same giant acts as co-curator. The result is the Baselitz. Naked Masters … [Read more...] about Georg Baselitz exhibition
How to photograph an old master in 1888
Taking high-quality archive photos of museum exhibits demands expertise and the appropriate technology. Imagine that task some 130 years ago. The Colour in Black and White … [Read more...] about How to photograph an old master in 1888
Idols and Rivals exhibition
Imagine tales of artists at the height of their powers. Tales of intrigue, jealousy, tragedy, but also respect. Tales that take place in momentous periods of European art … [Read more...] about Idols and Rivals exhibition
Lucas Cranach the Elder exhibition
All great artists have their beginnings, offering insights into their development and style. The Cranach the Untamed exhibition at the Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM) brings … [Read more...] about Lucas Cranach the Elder exhibition