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Curator of 59th Biennale Arte Venice

What to expect at the Biennale Arte in Venice

April 16, 2022April 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on What to expect at the Biennale Arte in Venice

The 59th International Biennale Arte in Venice will take place from 23 April to 27 November 2022; the curator is Cecilia Alemani. Entitled The Milk of Dreams, the works will be on display at the Giardini and the Arsenale.

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Theodoric the Great

Verona floor mosaic could have been part of ‘Theodoric the Great’s’ villa

April 15, 2022April 15, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Verona floor mosaic could have been part of ‘Theodoric the Great’s’ villa

Gas pipe replacement uncovers floor mosaic at Montorio outside Verona. It is believed to be part of a villa owned by Theodoric the Great.

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Italian films in competition for Cannes Palme d’Or

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian films in competition for Cannes Palme d’Or

Two Italian films are in competition for the Palme d’Or best film prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. They are Mario Martone’s Nostalgia and Valeri Bruni Tedechi’s Les Amandiers.

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Castel del Monte will house the fashion show for Gucci in May

Gucci is hitting the road again with its shows

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Gucci is hitting the road again with its shows

Gucci announces the location for their upcoming cruise collection in May. The 13th century Castel del Monte in Apulia will be the venue for the as yet unnamed show on May 16th.

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Rome villa with Caravaggio mural fails to sell again

Once again Rome villa with Caravaggio ceiling mural fails to sell

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Once again Rome villa with Caravaggio ceiling mural fails to sell

Casino dell’Aurora, the Rome villa which is home to the world’s only surviving Caravaggio ceiling mural, went up for auction for the second time on Thursday. Once again, there were no bidders.

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The Uffizi, Florence

Uffizi in Florence is Italy’s most visited museum in 2021

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Uffizi in Florence is Italy’s most visited museum in 2021

According to rankings published by the art newspaper Giornale dell’Arte, the Uffizi Galleries was the most visited Italian museum in 2021. It beat the Vatican and Colosseum for the first time ever.

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Robot dog in Pompeii. Image: Pompeii Archaeological Park

Spot, the robot dog, is new Health & Safety specialist at Pompeii

April 3, 2022April 3, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Spot, the robot dog, is new Health & Safety specialist at Pompeii

A robot dog will be used to identify safety and structural issues at the Pompeii Archaeological Park. The robot will also be delving underground to inspect the tunnels of relic thieves.

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Casa dell Gemma, Herculaneum, mosaic

Casa della Gemma, Herculaneum, now open to the public

March 27, 2022March 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Casa della Gemma, Herculaneum, now open to the public

At the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum, Casa della Gemma is now open to the public on an experimental basis. From 26th March some of the most precious mosaics of the site are visible.

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On this day in history: Guccio Gucci – fashion designer – born

March 26, 2022March 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: Guccio Gucci – fashion designer – born

Guccio Gucci, the man whose name inspired the interlocking G logo, was born 26th March 1881 in Florence. Inspired by wealthy clients at the Savoy Hotel, his fashion brand has gone on to become one of the most famous in the world.

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Dantedì, the national day dedicated to Dante Alighieri.

Celebrating Dante, ‘Father of the Italian Language’

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Celebrating Dante, ‘Father of the Italian Language’

Friday 25 March is the third edition of Dantedì, the national day dedicated to Dante Alighieri. The annual event follows on from the 700th anniversary of his death in 2021.

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Final stage of the Cammino '44 route Memorial to Monte Sole massacre. Image credit: www.cammino44.it

Cammino ’44: new walking route links Nazi-Fascist massacre sites

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026Deborah Cater
northern Italy sea trains start their 2026 services this weekend. By Kabelleger / David Gubler (http://www.bahnbilder.ch) - http://www.bahnbilder.ch/picture/8276, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17185297

Northern Italy’s sea trains return

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Large Pet Friendly service to start with ITA in summer 2026

Large Pet Friendly service with ITA from this summer

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