In the heart of Italy's Campania region lies a place where time seems to stand still, where ancient ruins whisper tales of civilizations long past. This is Paestum, an archaeological treasure trove that was a muse for one of the greatest artists of the 18th century, Giovanni Battista Piranesi.

I just went to see Cy Twombly’s last paintings.

With a loan from art dealer Peggy Guggenheim, they purchased a small homestead on one and a quarter acres overlooking Accabonac Creek in The Springs, near East Hampton