Legendary Italian architect, designer and artist, Gaetano Pesce, died last Wednesday in New York City at the age of 84. Known best for his architecture, urban planning, interior, exhibition, and industrial design, Pesce received global commissions including public and private projects in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Born in the city of […]
Directed by renowned Italian American filmmaker Martin Scorsese, a new religious docuseries releases this November on Fox Nation – a streaming platform managed by Fox News Media since 2018. Titled “Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints”, this eight-episode series focuses on the lives of eight beatified individuals who sacrificed everything for their faith. In addition to […]
Famous Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini died at age 82 last Saturday. Due to heart problems, Pollini began to cancel many of his recitals after 2022. Born in Milan on January 5, 1942, Pollini came from a musical and artistic background. His father was a violinist and renowned architect while his mother sang and played the […]
Nearing the 15-year anniversary of the earthquake that struck the capital of Abruzzo, Italy’s Ministry of Culture announced that L’Aquila is the upcoming Italian Capital of Culture for 2026. Chaired by journalist Davide Maria Desario, the selection committee of culture and tourism experts unanimously voted for L’Aquila during the nomination ceremony last Thursday in Rome. […]
Coming to PBS on March 18, the two-part documentary Dante: Inferno to Life recounts the life, work, and legacy of Dante Alighieri – the Italian 14th century writer whose writings significantly impacted Western literature. By interviewing scholars and displaying archival material to recreate Dante’s Inferno to the audience, the film reenacts multiple scenes from Dante’s […]
Coming on May 3rd, Steinway & Sons releases Sandro Russo’s new album, Liszt 12 Transcendental Etudes, S. 139. The album pays homage to Franz Liszt, 19th century Hungarian pianist and composer during the Romantic era. During his youth, Russo played some of Listz’s collections as the Hungarian master was an integral part of Russo’s musicianship. […]
Featuring 50 hours of exclusive Italian American content, Avanti Channel recently launched its streaming service focused on Italian and American content. Described as “a home for people that love all things Italian”, Avanti showcases cultural programs about food, lifestyle, fashion, travel, comedy, history, design, sports, cars, music and entertainment. Spearheaded by a group of experienced […]
In collaboration with Italian producer Aurelio De Laurentiis, the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) offers production grant programs supporting aspiring filmmakers with stories to share about Italian and Italian American experiences. Not limited to film students only, the NIAF/De Laurentiis Film Prizes remain open to all seeking filmmakers regardless of age and nationality. Applicants for […]
Photo Credit: http://www.savoiacanada.ca/the-royal-family.html Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, the only son of Italy’s last king, died at age 86 on February 3rd. According to the Royal House of Geneva, he passed away in his home located in Geneva. Born in Naples, Emanuele departed his home country during his childhood as his father, Umberto II, forcibly left […]
Matteo Garrone’s newest film, Io Capitano, secured a spot in the 96th iteration of the Academy Awards. Starring actors Seydou Sarr and Moustapha Fall as the main characters, the Italian feature was nominated for Best International Feature Film. Garrone’s movie presents a story about two Senegalese brothers that embark on a journey from Dakar to […]