Author Archives: Edward Ball

About Edward Ball

An English student lucky enough to be flitting around Rome for a year (occasionally) studying art history at La Sapienza. When not basking in the Roman sun, chances are you'll find me penning a review of Rome's major art and architecture exhibitions.

Review: Tintoretto at le Scuderie del Quirinale

Posted on April 24, 2012

In a major coup for the Roman art scene, the Scuderie del Quirinale is currently playing host to the great Venetian artist Tintoretto for the first time. A great proponent of Mannerism and a prodigious experimenter with form and style, … Continue reading →

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Review: Dalí at the Vittoriano

Posted on March 27, 2012

A blockbuster beginning to the spring museum season in Rome, the recently opened Dalí exhibition at the Vittoriano takes the novel, if not completely convincing, approach of presenting Italy as a shaping force in his work. It is a chaotic, … Continue reading →

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Review: Steve McCurry at MACRO Testaccio

Posted on March 22, 2012

Steve McCurry, renowned American photojournalist most famous for “Afghan Girl”, a startling portrait named the most recognized photograph in the history of National Geographic, deserves his reputation as one of the leading photographers of our times. It feels a shame … Continue reading →

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