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Apulia's Medieval Castles Host Arnaldo Pomodoro Exhibit

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 07/11/2014 - 02:30

Three medieval castles in Apulia built by emperor Frederick II are the setting for an exhibition featuring sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro’s works. The exhibition,…

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Precious Handcrafted Richard Ginori Pottery on View in Florence

by Silvia Donati | Sat, 07/05/2014 - 03:00

The museum Marini in Florence is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the influential architect and designer Gio Ponti and historic ceramic and porcelain maker…

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Maserati Celebrates Centennial with Exhibition at Enzo Ferrari Museum

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 07/02/2014 - 04:59

Maserati, the luxury sports car manufacturer from Bologna, is celebrating its centennial this year with a special exhibition held at the Enzo Ferrari Museum in…

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The Trajan's Column As You've Never Seen It Before

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 07/01/2014 - 05:47

If you ever wanted to get a closer look at the relief on the Trajan’s Column in Rome, you can now do so at the Piazza del Foro di Traiano. The column’s relief…

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Momenti di Moda Italiana in London: 'The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014'

by Nicola Ferlei-Brown | Wed, 06/11/2014 - 04:00

"Italy is the best country in the world. We are inspirational to other nations. They want to dress the way Italians dress", Missoni said proudly, one of the…

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Biennale of Architecture Opens in Venice

by Anonymous (not verified) | Mon, 06/09/2014 - 05:15

The 14th edition of the Biennale of Architecture is now open in Venice. Titled “Fundamentals”, it aims to explore the history of architecture, study its…

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Prada Foundation Launches "Art or Sound" Show in Venice

by Anonymous (not verified) | Sat, 06/07/2014 - 02:00

The Prada Foundation’s latest show, “Art or Sound”, opens today at Ca' Corner della Regina, the foundation's headquarters. The show, curated by Italian critic…

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Pompeii Exhibit in Los Angeles Features Precious Artifacts from Naples Archeological Museum

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 06/05/2014 - 02:00

Visitors to the California Science Center in Los Angeles can now get a glimpse of the lifestyle and tragic end of the ancient Roman society living in Pompeii…

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In Praise of Beauty, Among the Ruins of Ostia Antica

by Silvia Donati | Sun, 06/01/2014 - 02:00

A very special exhibition that blends sculpture with archeology is now open at Ostia Antica, 30 km from Rome. “Francesco Messina: In Praise of Beauty” ("…

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Precious Renaissance Painting Resurfaces in Brescia

by Silvia Donati | Sat, 05/31/2014 - 02:00

Italy is a treasure trove of precious works of art and it’s not uncommon to find them in unthinkable places where they lie hidden and forgotten. In Brescia, a…