The vitality of marble: on display at the CARMI museum until 15 September

The Vitality of Marble 1972 Michelucci, Moore and Michelangelo Curated by Marco Ciampolini and Emanuela Ferretti, the exhibition remains open until September 15 at the Museo CARMI in Carrara (MS) […]The exhibition narrative unfolds over three thematic nuclei, identified by Professor Emanuela Ferretti: the development of the initial idea of a ‘monument’ to Michelangelo by the Circolo…

Happy birthday Michelangelo Buonarroti

Michelangelo Buonarroti, Carrara and Marble

Michelangelo Buonarroti, one of the most famous  italian sculptor, painter and architect in the world, died on February 18 1564. He became famous for his works made using the precious marbles of our city.  Various studies and testimonies, such as those of Carlo Frediani and Vasari, confirm the assiduous presence of the artist in Carrara…