“Respiro” is Stefano Losi’s third Solo Exhibition at the United Nations in New York City. It is presented by the UNSRC Literary Cultural Circle at the United Nations in collaboration with Istituto Italiano di Cultura, New York. The exhibit includes “Violent Dances Fade”, made of bronze, brass and cast glass sculptures, visual works with oils […]
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce (IACC) announced its new President, Buccellati CEO Alberto Milani, on March 30, 2015. Mr. Milani, with his international background and experience in the lifestyle and luxury sectors, will bring strategic direction and an innovative approach to the IACC. Prior to Buccellati, Mr. Milani worked at Bulgari, Proctor & Gamble and […]
It was a record-breaking night for La Scuola d’Italia Guglielmo Marconi, with over 500 guests celebrating the night’s theme “Building the Future Today”. John Michael Viola, President and Chief Operating Officer of NIAF, was honored. He praised the school for being the only school where a child can learn “not only the Italian language but […]
Twenty women from different countries were honored by the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York City on March 6 as part of the International Women’s Day celebration. The honorees received a Certificate of Recognition for their role in community empowerment and profound individual achievements. Monica M. Mandelli, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, received the honor […]
World-renowned architect Renzo Piano dedicated his office, considerable parliamentary salary and power as honorary Senator-For-Life to better Italian city peripheries, communities and architecture students. The group of young architects, named G124 after the number of Piano’s Senate office in Palazzo Giustiniani, strives to improve city outskirts. “The periphery is always accompanied by an adjective that is […]
On February 26, 2015, Giancarlo Bruno, Hon. William J. Martini, Luigi Rosabianca and Dr. Bette Talvacchia, PhD. were elected by unanimous vote to the Board of Trustees of New York’s only Italian language school, La Scuola d’Italia Gugliemo Marconi’s Board of Trustees. Giancarlo Bruno is the Senior Director at the World Economic Forum […]
Milena Canonero won the Oscar for Costume Design at the 87th Academy Awards for Wes Anderson’s film The Grand Budapest Hotel, which tied Best Film Birdman for the most wins. “Congratulations to Milena Canonero, elegance, grace and talent at the Oscars.” tweeted Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. “(This Oscar) is yet another confirmation of the […]
Michael Ricigliano Jr.’s play “A Queen for a Day” explores themes of family loyalty, responsibility and survival with New York Mafia Capo Giovanni Nino Cinquemani (David Proval). The small, portly and balding Brooklyn-ite is offered an intriguing one-day immunity deal by his federal prosecutors. He struggles to protect his younger brother, the head of the Mafia family, his own […]
The official organist of the “Duomo” of Florence (Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower), Lucia Baldacci, is performing at New York City’s Christ and St. Stephen’s Church on February 28, 2015. The concert complements the Donatello exhibition at the Museum of Biblical Art – both providing New Yorkers with Florentine gems. (See “Sculpture in the Age of Donatello” Premieres […]
In a curatorial triumph, the Upper West Side’s Museum of Biblical Art (MOBIA) features 23 works of art by Renaissance masters from February 20 to June 14, 2015. “Sculpture in the Age of Donatello: Renaissance Masterpieces from the Florence Cathedral” includes pieces by Donatello, Brunelleschi, Nanni di Banco, Luca della Robbia and others who […]