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THE SUBLIME AND THE HORRID
A politically incorrect blog about travel, diving, art, photography, food, books and other things that make life wonderful (or terrible). Cool photos, some bad videos and a lot of presumptuous and inconclusive words.


Topkapi Palace in Istanbul: Anatomy of an Empire
The Topkapi Palace in Istanbul: the splendor, wealth, and opulence of the Ottoman court, besieged by a monstrous serpent of tourists.
The Introvert Traveler
Nov 5, 20259 min read


Cairo's new Grand Egyptian museum (GEM): a colossus still waiting for a soul
The brand-new GEM Museum in Cairo; architectural splendor and a still incomplete collection.
The Introvert Traveler
Sep 24, 20255 min read


The Egyptian Museum in Cairo's Tahrir Square: Wonders and Inadequacies
Scopri la storia e i capolavori del Museo Egizio di Piazza Tahrir al Cairo: dal tesoro di Tutankhamon alla sua eredità, tra gloria e decadenza.
The Introvert Traveler
Sep 16, 202516 min read


The Studiolo of Federico da Montefeltro in Urbino: a Compendium of Intelligence and Wooden Wonder
Discover Federico da Montefeltro’s Studiolo in Urbino: a Renaissance masterpiece of wooden intarsia, restored and returned to its original splendor.
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Sep 6, 20256 min read


All the art in Florence
A PDF list, complete with a map, of all the major artworks in Florence.
The Introvert Traveler
Jun 23, 20251 min read


The Prada museum in Madrid
The Prada Museum in Madrid… a fashion museum? A dyslexic tribute to *Pravda*?
The Introvert Traveler
Jun 18, 20251 min read


The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid: a cultural institution that escapes mass tourism
Discover the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid: a journey through European art from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, featuring masterpieces by Ghirlandaio, Carpaccio, and Caravaggio.
The Introvert Traveler
Jun 14, 20254 min read


"Modern Bodies" at the Accademia Gallery in Venice. Leonardo's Vitruvian Man and many other treasures
Review of the exhibition “Corpi Moderni” at the Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice — a show rich in graphic and bibliographic treasures, from Leonardo’s Vitruvian Man to Michelangelo’s Libyan Sibyl, including rare incunabula and sixteenth-century printed books.
The Introvert Traveler
May 24, 20257 min read


The Morgan Library & Museum in New York: A Temple of Bibliomania and Renaissance Art in Modernity
Visit with me the Morgan Library in New York — a sanctuary of books, art, and bibliophilic collecting.
The Introvert Traveler
Apr 28, 20256 min read


Etruscan Art. "The evening shadow" of Volterra: a bronze enigma between abstraction and archaic realism
The Evening Shadow: an Etruscan masterpiece between abstraction and realism, a symbol of spirituality and timeless modernity.
The Introvert Traveler
Apr 24, 20254 min read


The MoMA in Manhattan, New York: Temple of Modern Art between Avant-garde and Contradiction
Visit the MoMA in New York with me, exploring contemporary provocations and masterpieces of 20th-century art.
The Introvert Traveler
Apr 17, 20258 min read


Pluto and Proserpina by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (Borghese Gallery, Rome): a marble narrative between pathos and technical virtuosity
*The Rape of Proserpina* by Gian Lorenzo Bernini at the Galleria Borghese in Rome; an unsurpassable marvel of Baroque sculpture.
The Introvert Traveler
Mar 30, 20257 min read


The National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia (Rome): A Journey into Etruscan Civilization
Visit to the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia, main artworks, building description, review
The Introvert Traveler
Mar 8, 20257 min read


Analytical Guide to Visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (Part Two)
Complete Guide to the Metropolitan Museum (MET) in New York: Itinerary, Tips, and Visiting Impressions (Part Two)
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Mar 6, 20258 min read


Discover the Secrets of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET): An In-Depth Visitor's Guide (Part One)
A complete guide to visiting the Metropolitan Museum in New York (Part 1)
The Introvert Traveler
Mar 3, 20259 min read


ArtFinder interactive map: The Search Engine for Artworks that Revolutionizes Your Cultural Experience
A search engine for artworks around the world; select your favorite artist and discover the location of all their works around the world
The Introvert Traveler
Feb 24, 20254 min read


Discover the Secrets of Michelangelo's David: Technique and Innovation
Michelangelo’s David: A Masterpiece of Technique and Innovation. Visiting Tips for the Accademia and Personal Reflections on the Experience
The Introvert Traveler
Feb 19, 202511 min read


Visiting the Uffizi Gallery in Florence: Masterpieces, History & Tips You Need
Uffizi Gallery: the Ultimate Guide to the Premier Museum of Florence and Italian Art
The Introvert Traveler
Feb 16, 20258 min read


The MAK (Vienna): A Museum for Klimt and Viennese Art Enthusiasts
The Mak museum in Vienna: only for lovers of Klimt and the Wiener Werkstatte
The Introvert Traveler
Jan 31, 20253 min read


The Secession Building in Vienna: A Manifesto of Art Nouveau and a Tribute to Klimt
The Secession Building in Vienna: A Manifesto of the Vienna Secession and a Treasure Chest for Klimt’s Beethoven Frieze
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Jan 26, 20254 min read
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