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Michelangelo attributed sketch which may go uup for auction

Michelangelo attributed sketch may go up for auction

April 6, 2024April 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The former owners of a villa near Florence, where Michelangelo once lived, are considering auctioning off a large-scale drawing. The Michelangelo attributed sketch divides critics on its authenticity.

Italian theatres to be national monuments including the Ancient Greek theatre at Syracuse, pictured.

Lower Chamber approve proposal for Italian theatres to be classed national monuments

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The combined text of the legislative proposals aimed at declaring Italian theatres ‘national monuments’ was approved with 172 yes, 46 no and 65 abstentions in the Chamber, yesterday.

Leaning Garisenda Tower next to Asinelli Tower

Bologna’s leaning Garisenda Tower to have Pisa scaffolding

March 30, 2024March 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mayor Matteo Lepore revealed plans at a press conference on Wednesday for the stabilisation of Bologna’s iconic Garisenda Tower. As part of the initiative, scaffolding and equipment previously employed in the restoration of the Leaning Tower of Pisa will be used.

Ancient construction site found at Pompeii

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A recent discovery at a construction site in Pompeii has shed light on ancient building techniques and politics in the historic city. Archaeologists, excavating Pompeii, uncovered a house that was still under construction at the time of the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD.

Uffizi opening hours extended. Image: Kevin Poh via Flickr under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Uffizi extends opening hours in 2024

March 24, 2024March 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Starting from 26th March to 17th December 2024, the Uffizi Gallery will extend its opening hours every Tuesday evening until 9:30 pm.

Piero della Francesca and the Augustinian Polyptych Reunited exhibition. Image coutesy of the Poldi Pezzoli museum in Milan

Piero della Francesca altarpiece reassembled after 450 years

March 24, 2024March 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

After 450 years, the long-dispersed surviving panels of the Piero della Francesca Augustinian altarpiece have been meticulously reassembled. They offer a potential resolution to one of art history’s enduring enigmas.

Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio, L'Aquila

The Cultural Heritage of L’Aquila

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Abruzzo town of L’Aquila has been named the Italian Capital of Culture for 2026. We take a look at the cultural heritage of L’Aquila.

Italian Capital of Culture 2026 is L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

L’Aquila is Italian Capital of Culture 2026

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Culture Minister today announced that L’Aquila will be the Italian Capital of Culture 2026.

€1million Mastroianni theft

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Twenty gold statues and thirty jewels created by Umberto Mastroianni, the renowned Italian abstract sculptor of the 20th century, were stolen from an exhibit at the former residence of poet and nationalist proto-Fascist Gabriele d’Annunzio. The €1million Mastroianni theft occurred just a day before the exhibit’s scheduled closure.

Chiara Ferragni who is being investigated for fraud over Pink pandoro.

Chiara Ferragni sues L’Espresso over “Joker” cover

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni took legal action against news magazine L’Espresso on Thursday. The lawsuit stems from their decision to feature her on the cover as the villainous Joker character.