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 […]
Florence, desperate to keep the collection within the region, has taken measures to ensure the collection stays put. In December of 2018, the collection was placed under an export ban for its importance to the history of photography. Further, the mayor of Florence, Dario Nardella, has announced the region’s dedication to keeping the collection by […]
On May 28th over 2,800 students gathered in Recanati, the birthplace of the famous poet Giacomo Leopardi, to celebrate the 200-year anniversary of Leopardi’s L’Infinito (The Infinite)—one of Leopardi’s most famous poems. Organized by descendant of the poet Countess Olimpia Leopardi and Education Minister Marco Bussetti, the event featured a flash mob in the poet’s […]
Rosario Pintaudi, an Italian archaeologist, is receiving attention for his work in Egypt where he leads the archaeological mission to unearth the ancient city of Antinopolis. As legend would have it, Antinopolis was established in late October 130 AD by the Emperor Hadrian as a monument to his young lover who drowned near a bank […]
Italian design in furniture, lighting, objects and more is renowned – but oddly has never received much recognition from Italy itself. That is about to change, because on April 9th the new Museum of Italian Design opens its doors to the public for the first time. Designed by Michele De Lucchi of the famed Memphis group, the […]
On March 21st the Italian Cultural Institute opened its new exhibit titled Italian Types. Graphic Designers From Italy in America. The exhibit, as the title indicates, features iconic graphic designers from Italy who have greatly influenced American visual culture with their work as well as inspiring the future generation of designers. Showcasing a variety of […]