Lecturer:  Charles Vincent Sabba

Charles Vincent Sabba is a retired police captain and artist. He is an artistic patrimony resource person and an Art world investigative journalist with an art crimes column in the online newspaper La Voce di New York. He has been profiled in numerous publications, such as the Huffington Post, along with countless appearances in documentaries and television shows.

Part 1: Bohemian Paris of the 19th and 20th Century – Propaganda and Marketing of Bohemia

Discover the vibrant world of Bohemian Paris through the eyes of Amedeo Modigliani, an Italian Sephardic Jew who found his artistic home in the avant-garde capital of the early 20th century. This lecture explores the evolution of Bohemia—both real and imagined—shaped by Romanticism, revolution, and rebellion. Learn how artists like Modigliani, Toulouse-Lautrec, Utrillo, and Picasso marketed their unconventional lifestyles, transforming Paris into the epicenter of creativity and artistic notoriety. Join us as we uncover the fascinating interplay of art, culture, and self-promotion in the storied neighborhoods of Montmartre and beyond.

Please join us on March 8, 2025, as we exam Bohemian Paris.