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St. Peter’s Basilica: Curating the Weight of Heaven
Rising from the heart of Vatican City, St. Peter’s Basilica is not just the epicenter of Roman Catholicism, it is a universe of meaning under one dome. Designed by some of history’s most brilliant minds; Michelangelo, Bernini, Bramante, Maderno, the basilica is architectural scripture: every column a doctrine, every shadow a sermon. For centuries, it has shaped how the world sees the sacred. But for curators, museum professionals, and cultural institutions, St. Peter’s offers
8 nov 2025Tempo di lettura: 3 min
The Brandenburg Gate: Curating the Gateway of Reclaimed Meaning
Twelve Doric columns. Five passageways. A chariot pulled by four horses. At first glance, the Brandenburg Gate could be mistaken for a Greco-Roman relic. But it isn’t a ruin, it’s a survivor. Built in 1791, it has endured Napoleon’s armies, Nazi parades, Cold War standoffs, and, most remarkably, reinvention without erasure. And this makes it essential to the future of museums: How do we preserve icons when their meanings change? Can a monument serve both memory and momentum ?
22 ott 2025Tempo di lettura: 3 min
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