Felice Carena wrote a significant page in the history of Italian art of the twentieth century, even if his name escapes many. Seeing is believing. Throughout the various phases of his artistic research, Carena has consistently pursued the attempt to record the light inside objects on canvas. A light that does not illuminate bodies, but is released from them, becoming a “form” itself. Born in Turin, but Florentine and Venetian by adoption, Felice Carena was inspired by Nordic Luminism, the Pre-Raphaelites and Symbolism, always maintaining an open dialogue with classical and Renaissance tradition. On the occasion of the 145th anniversary of Carena’s birth, over one hundred works are on display at Gallerie d’Italia, including his great masterpiece, L’estate (L’amaca) dating back to 1933.
A new movie starring Bvlgari Global Brand Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas and produced by Atomic Production and directed by Andrea Rovetta, gives viewers an unprecedented view of Bvlgari Hotel Roma, taking them behind the scenes to discover the craftsmanship and culture that inspired the property.
