March 6, 1475 - Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni I am so very lucky indeed; I have seen his work, not just in Art History 101, but up close and personal. In Italy. He was born in Florence as Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni. His statue of David (1504) in … [Read more...]
Art Critic Jerry Saltz Hauls Michelangelo’s “David” Into the Subway To Get Reactions. Watch
Michelangelo’s David is one of the most famous sculptures in the world and was the subject of New York magazine's Jerry Saltz underground experiment. To see what New Yorkers make of David he drug a replica into the NYC subway and asked questions like, "What is he holding? … [Read more...]
#RealEstatePorn: Villa Michelangelo (Yes, THAT Michelangelo) Can Be Yours for $8+ Million
Yes, nestled in the gorgeous hills of Tuscany in Italy, this historic property was once owned by the Florentine painter, Michelangelo Buonarroti, best known for painting the Sistine Chapel. In … [Read more...]
Michelangelo’s Grocery List
Recently discovered at the Casa Buonarroti in Florance, Italy, where all of Michelangelo's works are stored, this rather elegant grocery list of things for his servant to fetch at the market. … [Read more...]
The Nintendo Pieta
Polish artist Kordian Lewandowski's Nintendo Pieta, created using characters from the Mario game. With, we assume, apologies to Michelangelo's [Read more...]
Peen-Print Panties
It's almost Christmas, time to wrap your packages. This festive underwear can be purchased at The David Shorts Store. And if you think this peen looks familiar, you're right – it belongs on Michelangelo's statue of [Read more...]
