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Dutch Tourist defaces Herculaneum wall

June 4, 2024June 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 27-year-old Dutch tourist was arrested for defacing an ancient Roman monument. The incident occurred in the historic city of Herculaneum, near Naples.

Judith beheading Holofernes by Donatello - close up, pre restoration

Restored Donatello statue back in Palazzo Vecchio

June 4, 2024June 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Donatello, a master sculptor during the Renaissance in Florence, created a bronze masterpiece of Judith and Holofernes. Following restoration funded by the Friends of Florence Foundation, it is back in the Palazzo Vecchio in historic Florence.

Festa della Repubblica

June 2, 2024June 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Festa della Repubblica, celebrated annually on 2nd June, marks the anniversary of the historic 1946 referendum in which Italians voted to abolish the monarchy and establish a republic.

tintoretto and madonna dell'orto church Venice

On this day in history: Artist Tintoretto dies

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On May 31, 1594, the art world lost one of its most dynamic and influential figures, Jacopo Robusti, known as Tintoretto.

Sandro Veronesi pulls out of Frankfurt Book Fair

Prominent Italian Author Withdraws from Frankfurt Book Fair

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Top Italian novelist Sandro Veronesi announced Wednesday that he will not participate in the Italian delegation at October’s Frankfurt Book Fair, where Italy is the guest of honour. Veronesi’s decision follows the exclusion of Roberto Saviano, a left-leaning author and outspoken government critic, from the event.

St Bona of Pisa Close up of part of painting by Giovanni Lorenzetti

Feast Day of St. Bona of Pisa: Patron Saint of Tour Guides and Pisa

May 29, 2024May 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the medieval city of Pisa, known for its iconic Leaning Tower, the story of St. Bona of Pisa unfolds as one of devotion, travel, and remarkable spiritual journeys. Recognised as the patron saint of tour guides and the city of Pisa, she continues to inspire those who wander and those who guide.

Portrait of a Halberdier, 1528–1530, oil on canvas, J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles Engraving of Pontormo from Vasari's book.

On this day in history: Birth of artist Jacopo Carucci da Pontormo

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jacopo Carucci, better known as Pontormo, was born on May 24, 1494, in the small Tuscan village of Pontorme. The artist played a crucial role in the development of Mannerism.

Cultural Survey places Rome outside top 5 of European Capitals for art. Image shows Rome forum with blue sky and sunlight.

Rome not in top 5 of new cultural survey of European capitals

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Art, style, and architecture significantly influence our travel decisions, which is why museums, galleries, and exhibitions in Europe’s major cities constantly compete for visitors. Ubuy France, a global e-commerce platform, conducted a cultural survey identifying the top 20 European capital cities for art enthusiasts.

Last Judgement of Geneva purported to be by Michelangelo

Michelangelo: Last Judgement in oil on canvas says scholar

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Art scholar Amel Olivares asserts that Michelangelo painted “A small Last Judgement with Christ the Judge and other figures from the famous fresco that can be admired in the Sistine Chapel” in oil on canvas.

Salman Rushdie at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2023. In 2024 at the Turin Book Fair he crticised politicians saying they should have a thicker skin.

Salman Rushie says politicians should grow thicker skin

May 10, 2024May 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At the Turin Book Fair, Salman Rushdie criticised politicians, in particular Giorgia Meloni over her slander case against Roberto Saviano. Rushdie said, “politicians should grow a thicker skin”, also saying Meloni is childish.