Michelangelo

Art

Take a look at Michelangelo's possible sketches in a hidden chamber

A hidden chamber, containing sketches many have attributed to Italian Renaissance master, Michelangelo, during his escape from a death sentence by Pope Clement VII, will soon open to the public.

01/11/2023

Art

Behind the scenes at the museum as Michaelangelo's David is preserved

When the original statue is under wraps, visitors to Florence can find other replicas in the city.

27/09/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: 5 intriguing facts about Michelangelo's David

8 September 1504: Michelangelo’s David is unveiled

08/09/2023

Culture news

AI-generated 'impossible statue' exhibited at Stockholm museum

The "impossible statue", created entirely by artificial intelligence (AI), fuses the signature styles of five master sculptors including Michelangelo, Rodin and Takamura.

17/06/2023

Culture news

Not just Florida: Michelangelo's David is causing a stir in Scotland

An advert for an Italian restaurant in Glasgow was rejected over concerns about nudity.

18/05/2023

Art

Florida principal ousted over Michelangelo's David 'porn' row visits statue

Hope Carrasquilla, a former principal of a Florida school, who resigned after parents complained about her showing pupils a photo of Michelangeo’s iconic, naked David statue has visited the masterpiece in person in Florence

30/04/2023

Culture news

Popularity of David statue soars after Florida school pornography row

Tourists are flocking to see the statue of David in Florence after a school principal was forced to resign in the US over complaints students were exposed to pornography when the artwork was used in a lesson.

29/03/2023

Art

Michelangelo's David is not porn, Florence tells US parents

Should Michelangelo's David be shown to schoolchildren? Some parents at a Florida school think not - and Florence wants to convince them otherwise.

27/03/2023

Cult

Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel is (almost) travelling the world

Now you can wonder in awe at the beauty of the Sistine Chapel without having to visit Rome thanks to an innovative global tour featuring Michelangelo's most famous masterpiece

25/08/2022

Art

Michelangelo sketch fetches record-breaking sum at Paris auction

The A4 sized drawing by the Italian Renaissance artist fetched €23 million - surpassing previous records for his works.

18/05/2022

Art

Michelangelo's first known nude goes on display in Paris

The sketch dates back to the end of the 15th century and was only recognised as a Michelangelo in 2019. It spent three years in situ as a designated national treasure of France

08/04/2022

Art

What did Leonardo Da Vinci and Picasso doodle while bored?

A new exhibition in Rome explores doodles, sketches and caricatures through the ages.

03/03/2022

Art

How can you see Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel paintings in Madrid?

The exhibition allows visitors to experience arguably one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements up close, with a never-before-seen perspective.

09/02/2022

Art

This 3D replica of Michelangelo’s David is causing controversy

A 3D replica of Michelangelo's David has led to discussions around art and censorship, due to only the statue's face being visible to most visitors.

13/10/2021

Work

Inside the project to create a 3D 'twin' of Michelangelo’s David

David conquered Goliath, but can modern experts overcome challenges to make a 3D copy of Michelangelo's majestic statue worthy of the Renaissance giant?

14/04/2021