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Museum of Russian Icons. Palatine Chapel, Palazzo Pitti. ©Uffizi Gallery

Museum of Russian Icons opens in Pitti Palace, Florence on 2nd January 2022

January 2, 2022January 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Opening today is the Museum of Russian Icons in the Palazzo Pitti. Part of the Uffizi Gallery’s collection, the restored rooms will display 78 Russian icons dating from the 16th to 18th centuries.

Roman monuments -: the colosseum which entered an agreement with Airbnb to stage gladiator fights

How are Roman monuments still standing after nearly 2,000 years?

January 1, 2022January 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Earthquakes, conflicts, fire and floods, yet two grand Roman monuments – the Colosseum and Pantheon – are still standing in Rome. How did the Romans create such great edifices that long outlasted the empire?

Uffizi gallery, Florence. Editorial credit: red-feniks / Shutterstock.com

Uffizi director asks museums to confront society’s ‘toxic’ past

December 30, 2021December 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Eike Schmidt wants museums to highlight issues of today rather than simply glorifying artists. Schmidt, Uffizi director since 2015, believes it crucial for museums to confront the “toxic social structures” of the past rather than simply glorifying its artists.

Golden Globes 2022 - Luca Best Animated Film nominee

Golden Globes: Luca nominated for Best Animated Film

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Luca, the children’s movie set on the Italian riviera, is a Golden Globes nominee in the best animated film category. The awards ceremony is on 9th January in Los Angeles.

Celebrity chef successfully sues newspaper for criticising his risotto

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Revenge – a dish best served cold! Italian celebrity chef Carlo Cracco successfully sues a newspaper for criticising his risotto. The former judge on Italian Masterchef was unhappy with a scathing review.

On this day: Santo Stefano

December 26, 2021December 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Santo Stefano, or Saint Stephen, holds a special place in Italy’s festive calendar as the first Christian martyr. Celebrated on 26th December, this national holiday allows Italians to extend the joy of Christmas.

Christmas Eve - feast of the seven fishes

Vigilia di Natale – Christmas Eve: a fish feast

December 24, 2021December 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Catholic tradition has it that there is no meat on Christmas Eve. A tradition is the serving of seven fish dishes (or twelve depending on where you are), during Vigilia di Natale.

Possible Caravaggio now has protected status in Spain. Photograph: handout

Possible Caravaggio work given protected status in Spain

December 23, 2021December 23, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Scourged Christ nearly sold for €1,500 at auction before experts suggested it could be a Caravaggio. As such, its true value is nearer to €50m.

Oscar shortlist includes Sorrentino film ‘The Hand of God’

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy pins its Oscar hopes on the Sorrentino movie which references Diego Maradona. ‘The Hand of God’ is on the Academy Awards shortlist.

Richard Rogers. Image: Flickr.com British Library Series

Richard Rogers: Pompidou and Millennium Dome architect dies aged 88

December 19, 2021December 19, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian-British architect Richard Rogers died on Saturday aged 88. He changed the London skyline with creations such as the Millennium Dome and the Cheesegrater.