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Restoration of pellegrini's dome in Castle Howard

On this day in history: Venetian painter Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini born

April 29, 2022April 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The painter Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini, who is regarded as one of the most important Venetian painters of the early 18th century, was born on this day in 1675 in Venice.

The Palladian Villas of Veneto

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Veneto region is home to unique villas. Designed in the mid-1500s by the architect Andrea Palladio for the wealthiest families of the region, these are the famous Palladian Villas. Along with the city of Vicenza, they are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Renaissance of San Giacomo in Paludo island at Venice Biennale

April 24, 2022April 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Visitors to the Venice Biennale this week got a sneak preview of the island which is being transformed into an artistic centre. San Giacomo in Paludo fell into disuse six decades ago.

Festa della Liberazione museums open for free

Festa della Liberazione – Free Museums and Archaeological Sites

April 23, 2022April 23, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Festa della Liberazione, or Liberation Day, is a public holiday in Italy. To celebrate, in 2022 Italy opens its state museums and archaeological sites for free.

What to expect at the Biennale Arte in Venice

April 16, 2022April 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

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

April 15, 2022April 15, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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

Italian films in competition for Cannes Palme d’Or

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.