Andy Warhol in Rome

Art and shopping. One name above all: Andy Warhol. Up to the 28th of September in Via del Corso 320 (Fondazione Roma Museo, Palazzo Cipolla) an important exhibition with more than 150 works from the Pop Art Master. The pieces are all coming from the collection of Peter Brant, a great friend of Warhol. Starting from the '50's when he was working in advertisement as an illustrator and contributor of Harper's Bazaar and the New Yorker, going through the '60's with the Brillo soap pads, his flowers (1964), the Campbell's soup (1962. ). Also some of his self-portraits. The exhibition is curated also by Francesco Bonami 

Canali in Rome opens a flagshipstore

Rome is having a new spot for Men's fashion. Canali. This famous italian brand opened a new boutique in via del Babuino 59. The store is spread on two floors. Downstairs, jackets and trousers. Also an interesting range of accessories such as ties and bags for the office in different sizes. Upstairs an interesting collection of wedding suits for men and a custom made department.  Canali was found in 1934, has 236 stores around the world. A great address to keep in mind.

A naked Christ from Michelangelo

I had the Stendhal syndrome, a strange sensation of vertigo that occurs when you see something very beautiful. I had it in front of the Risen Christ from Michelangelo Buonarrroti while I was visiting the  new exhibition at Musei Capitolini. It will last until September 14th. The statue shows Jesus, completely naked, with a cross in his hands. Michelangelo was only 15 years old when he did showing us the perfection. I also loved a bust of Brutus. Too bad that in the exhibition, some poems of Michelangelo that are not typed on the captions so that it is quite difficult to read them.