The What and How
The art critic is the interpreter of the present, guiding the public in understanding works and uncovering hidden meanings. Through analysis that goes beyond appearances, the complexity of art is revealed, connecting past and present. This article explores the role of the art critic, the importance of careful observation, and the deductive process for understanding artworks, showing how art continues to inspire and surprise.
Who Killed the Teddy Bear?
A journey through history, psychoanalysis, and contemporary art starting from the figure of the Teddy Bear. From the American founding myth to the sculpture Poor Teddy in Repose, passing through Winnicott and Winnie-the-Pooh, the text explores the crisis of transitional objects in a digital society that has forgotten how to comfort a child.
Dinner at Lucifero’s
Friday night, at the “Lucifero” restaurant in Viareggio, I reflected on the name and the interplay of light and darkness. While observing a concave mirror, I was reminded of art and perspective. From Brunelleschi to Van Eyck, art transforms deception into wonder.