August 2026 brings gladioli, imperial sarcophagi, ancient toys, and seaside light — eight works that reward a slower, more curious gaze.
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Spyros Papaloukas and the Temple of Aphaia
In the summer of 1923, grief-stricken after losing 500 works to war, Spyros Papaloukas painted ancient ruins on Aegina — and found his voice.
Luca della Robbia’s Glazed Terracotta Portico Dome
Luca della Robbia’s glazed terracotta dome in the Pazzi Chapel combines Renaissance geometry, luminous colour, and the Pazzi coat of arms in a striking architectural and symbolic program.
What a Clay Bowl with a Cheetah Tells Us About the Byzantine World
A humble Byzantine clay bowl decorated with a cheetah reveals a world of imperial prestige, artistic skill, trade, and cultural exchange across the medieval Mediterranean.