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LITTLE TREASURES Vittorio Pellegrino art critic, Bologna

LITTLE TREASURES The whole world in miniature A sense of dedication  to  and passion for the ancient values  connected  to the image and  a  skilled hand seems to be the common denominator of the artists hosted in the  Little Treasures  exhibition.   And, even when photography (or digital technology)  are used to enrich the visual texture, it is as if an almost handcrafted poetic  brought it all back to the precious   artefact s of medieval workshops.   Curated by  Paola Trevisan, the “little jewels” were on display at the De Marchi Gallery in Bologna between 23 March and 4 April. Those who  had the pleasure to visit it  could see how the artworks on display, with their spirit of innovation, inspired analogies with the exquisite, very refined decorations of ancient illustrators.   Proof of how such a comment is not inappropriate is the size of the support  employed by  the artists: ...