The Musée d'Orsay Through a Painter's Eyes

Hi! I'm an Italian artist based in Paris, eager to share my passion for artmaking and art history with you! The first time I visited the Musée d'Orsay, my teenage heart was pounding with emotion as I stood before Van Gogh's Starry Night. To my surprise, Monet's Poppy Field was not as large as I had imagined, while Manet's Dejeuner sur l'Herbe looked much bigger. At that time, I did not know that I would spend many years studying painting techniques and copying many of these iconic masterpieces. Now that I am a painter, an art educator, and a licensed tour guide, I am proud to share my passion and knowledge with you, walking you through the same art collections that changed my life! As the daughter of an Italian architect and art historian, I grew up with a deep passion for art. Since my youngest age, my father would encourage me to make copies of the great masters - from Leonardo and Michelangelo to Munch and Van Gogh - and we'd travel the world to see some of these masterpieces in person. That's why, after my fine arts bachelor's degree in classical and contemporary painting in Rome, I naturally turned to teaching academic and modern painting and drawing techniques. Once based in Paris, I discovered a whole new world of modern and contemporary art museums to explore! I took a French Master's degree in Art Mediation (Art Transmission and Education) and Theory of Art of the New Media, and I have been a tour guide and art educator for both individuals and groups since 2015. Even though I was born in "the eternal city", I fell in love with Paris 12 years ago and have been living as a "vraie parisienne" ever since: please don't make me pick my favorite city, it's just impossible! Paris is "a moveable feast", as Hemingway defined it. It is said to be the capital of European modernity, and rightly so, for it is a treasure trove of artistic and cultural riches that I can't wait to share with you. I will use my artist's eye and academic background to enhance your visit, and we'll discover together what makes Art Masterpieces so great. Why is the Mona Lisa so famous? What stands out to you the most in Van Gogh's paintings? What made the Impressionists so revolutionary? Whether we're looking at some ancient or modern art piece, or doing some life drawing at the Louvre, you'll find out how the legacy of the past has always inspired artists, until today. You'll be surprised to discover how many symbols of our contemporary pop culture come from artworks that are centuries old. Discover your favorite artists' creative process together with me, or join me for a life drawing workshop! I base my tours on my favorite activities in Paris: wandering around the astonishing collection of the Louvre, studying the Impressionists' masterpieces at the Musée d'Orsay, chilling at the Centre Pompidou's rooftop after a tour of the cutting-edge art galleries of the Marais quarter, and of course, stopping by to eat a delicious falafel sandwich! I am a licensed guide, so I can give tours in any Parisian museum and create a tailored art workshop for adults and kids. My tours are customizable to best fit your visit plans, so please don't hesitate to contact me. See you in Paris, art lovers! Master's Degree in Art Mediation - Paris 8 University Master's Degree in Contemporary Art - "Painting heritage in the New Media - the painter's gaze in video-art" Paris VIII University Fine Arts Bachelor's Degree in Classical and Contemporary Painting - Rome University of Fine Arts Permanent National Guide License - French Ministry of Culture Bachelor's Degree of Economics, Economic Policy, L.U.I.S.S., Rome Open Padi - Diving licence I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.