Effective September 25, the Center for Contemporary Opera (CCO) named Francesca Campagna the new General Director of the organization. She is the first woman and the first immigrant to take the position since the organization was founded in New York in 1982. Although born in Italy, the Manhattan-based artistic manager is set to oversee […]
ROME Sept. 26-Feb. 23: The Cloister of Bramante presents Bacon, Freud, the London School, Works of Tate Exhibition features over 45 paintings, engravings and drawings from artists in the “School of London,” including Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, Michael Andrews, Frank Auerbach, Leon Kossoff and Paula Rego. Oct. 6-March 8: Palazzo Bonaparte presents “Impressionisti: Hidden […]
It’s not every day Americans have the opportunity to visit the Sistine Chapel without leaving the country. Since September 1, however, the instillation of a new rotational art exhibit called “Up Close: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel,” has made that possible. Sponsored by popular shopping company Westfield Corporation, the exhibition takes Michelangelo’s famous frescos out of the […]
Through a rally of gunfire and the drama of a well publicized trial, Italian director Marco Bellocchio returns to New York for his newest movie, The Traitor. Depicting the true life story of Tommaso Buscetta (played by Pierfrancesco Favino), The Traitor follows a Sicilian mafia boss who leaves the cartel to become an informant and […]
Matera, the southern-Italian city that proudly bears the title the ‘European Capital of Culture,’ is campaigning for a new program that will bring the city’s plethora of cultural events (such as lectures, museums, etc.) to a much greater audience. The “Suspended Passport” program is a crowdfunding initiative that will allow individuals to purchase a passport—which […]
Italy, now tied for the world’s leader in registered UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) sites, adds yet another site to its already impressive number. On July 7th, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee announced that the Prosecco Hills, the Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, in Veneto, Italy, are now the tenth addition to […]
Vase of Flowers, a small oil painting that has earned a strong cultural significance, has started its journey back to its rightful home in Palazzo Pitti in Florence. The work by Dutch artist Jan van Huysum was first displayed in Florence in 1842. In 1944, during World War II, the painting, along with other pieces […]
After a long year of developing and promoting their bid, Milan and Cortina have been selected to host the 2026 Winter Olympics. Of the 82 members of the International Olympic Committee, 47 voted in favor of hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, with the other 34 votes in favor of a dual bid between […]
Letizia Battaglia’s remarkable photography and political career is once again in the public eye with the recently premiered documentary, Shooting the Mafia, directed by Kim Longinotto. The documentary is an intimate recount of the photographer’s life; starting from her turbulent youth, walking through her involvement in politics and photography, and finally ending with her life […]
On June 15th, 2019, Franco Zeffirelli (born Gian Franco Corsi Zeffirelli) passed away at the age of 96, supported by his children and close family. Zeffirelli had spent over 60 years contributing to the Italian history of entertainment, contributing to the art of acting, set design, costume design, and filmmaking. Zeffirelli’s work has been widely […]