by Alisa Nascimento On October 4, 2019 the Texas Chapter Interns took a field trip to Art Restorations Inc., a local art conservation facility in Dallas, to get a close look into the world of art restoration. Due to the nature of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums, it seemed appropriate that […]
Archive | April, 2020
COVID-19 Letter to Patrons
0Dear Patrons, Your safety and well-being are the main concerns of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums – Texas Chapter. These are unprecedented times as we are faced with disruption and uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. Our hearts reach out to those who have been directly affected. Your PAVM team will remain available and […]
New Wing Vatican Museums Virtual Tour
0by Alexa Hassell, Chapter Intern As a student of art history, who has never visited the Vatican Museums before, the opportunity to virtually “walk” through the New Wing (the Braccio Nuovo) at the Chiaramonti Museum is unprecedented! As one of my favorite spaces in the Vatican Museums, the New Wing houses Greek and Roman sculptures […]
April 6th, Raphael Sanzio’s Death Anniversary
0Universal Excellence Not just a painterBy Barbara Jatta In this time of “standstill” of many activities, exhibitions, conferences, restorations and different events, it is nice to think of time not as kronos but in its most peculiar meaning of kairós. The many and varied celebrations planned for the five hundred years since the death of Raphael Sanzio from Urbino […]