Tag Archives: Art

Streetscape 6 – Facing a Credibility Crisis?

Posted on November 5, 2017 by comocompanion

Como is currently hosting the 6th edition of the street and urban festival called Streetscape – a total of 10 (+1) installations are dotted around or just outside the old town. Well established in its 6th year, Streetscape now forms … Continue reading →

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Mr. Savethewall – Como’s Spray-Can Artistic Campaigner

Posted on July 24, 2017 by comocompanion

If walking the streets of Como for any time, you will become aware of a local artist known as Mr. Savethewall. His two shopfronts, the immediate appeal of some of his iconic images such as Mr. Frogman and his intriguing … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Culture, Lake, People, Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged Art, campaigns, Como, Culture, lakefront, paratie, Pinocchio, pop art, rivogliamo nostro lago, savethewall, Street art, Streetscape, Ticosa | 2 Comments

Ice Cream and Vespas: Irma Kennaway’s Artistic Odyssey

Posted on February 5, 2017 by comocompanion

23 years ago Irma, originally from England but freshly arrived in Florence from Paris to continue her fine arts studies, imprinted an image in her mind of the city’s stylish young women astride their Vespas nonchalantly licking ice cream. That … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Culture, People, Uncategorized | Tagged Art, Brunate, Como, Culture, expo, India, iPad, iPadart, Kennaway, Marocco, Milanexpo, Villa Carlotta | 2 Comments

Ester Maria Negretti – Como’s’Traditional’ Contemporary Artist

Posted on November 22, 2016 by comocompanion

Recently I had the pleasure of interviewing Ester Negretti, one of Como’s foremost artists, in her new studio and exhibition space at Via Borgo Vico 82. Having established that Ester was born, brought up, educated and studied in Como, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Culture, People, Places of interest, Uncategorized | Tagged Art, collage, Como, contemporary art, ester negretti, figurative art, insubria, lake art, landscapes, michaelangelo, ticino, via borgovico | 3 Comments

Como – The City of Light and the 8208 Lighting Design Festival.

Posted on November 12, 2016 by comocompanion

As days shorten, Como’s fascination with urban art installations focuses on the use of new lighting technologies – as evidenced from now until November 27th in the 8208 Lighting Design Festival. The festival takes the 8208 of its title … Continue reading →

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Como’s Internationally Renowned Urban Visionary

Posted on October 19, 2016 by comocompanion

This month sees the 100th anniversary of the death on the Isonzo front during the First World War of Antonio Sant’Elia. And so what, you might say! Many small cities can claim one or other famous son or daughter and … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Culture, Events, History, People, Places of interest, Uncategorized | Tagged Antonio Sant'Elia, Architecture, Art, Boletto, Brunate, Como, futurism, Lake Como, Marinetti, modernism, secessionists, Terragni | 1 Comment

Streetscape 5 -Street and Urban Art in Como City

Posted on September 24, 2016 by comocompanion

The 5th edition of this open air exhibition has ‘invaded’ the streets of Como and will occupy them until November 6th. Streetscape’s aim is to ‘creatively redefine the urban landscape’ having invited established and emerging artists to create works that … Continue reading →