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Winner of the 2026 World Pesto Championship

85-year-old grandmother wins World Pesto Championship

March 22, 2026March 22, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An 85-year-old retired greengrocer from a small Ligurian hamlet won the World Pesto Championship in Genoa yesterday.

Spinello Aretino triptych, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Spinello Aretino triptych restored and back on show

March 21, 2026March 21, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A late medieval altarpiece by Spinello Aretino has returned to public view in Florence following a major restoration, with a dedicated display now open at the Galleria dell’Accademia.

Three nominations for UNESCO intangible heritage list from Italy

Italy has three nominations for UNESCO intangible heritage

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has formally put forward three nominations for inclusion on the UNESCO intangible heritage list. It is part of the country’s long-standing effort to safeguard traditions rooted in daily life, craftsmanship and regional identity.

Russian Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2026 will be closed if used for propaganda says Venice Mayor. Image credit: Venice Biennale

Venice will close Russian pavilion if there’s propaganda

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice mayor Luigi Brugnaro has said the Russian Pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale will be closed if it is used for political propaganda, as controversy continues to surround Moscow’s participation.

Historic Centre of Urbino (Italy) Author: Yvon Fruneau Copyright: © UNESCO Source: UNESCO Photobank License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 IGO

There’s more to Marche than meets the eye

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Often overlooked in favour of more famous regions, Marche offers a compelling blend of history, landscape and culture that reflects many of the defining features of Italy itself, without the intensity of mass tourism.

Giotto exhibition in Umbria to celebrate 800th anniversary of St Francis

Umbria marks Francis centenary with major Giotto exhibition

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Umbria is marking the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi with a major Giotto exhibition in Perugia, bringing together some of the most significant works of early Italian art.

Ancona named Italy’s Capital of Culture 2028

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ancona has been selected as Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2028, Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli announced on Wednesday.

Venice Art Biennale to have dissidents projects. Image credit: Biennale

Biennale chief announces platform for dissidents

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The president of the Venice Biennale has said this year’s edition will also give space to political dissidents after criticism over the decision to allow Russia to have a pavilion at the event. Pietrangelo Buttafuoco told the newspaper Il Foglio that the Biennale was preparing two initiatives aimed at highlighting voices critical of governments around […]

Teatro Sannazaro in 2021 Image credit: 22 febbraio 2021. ANSA/CESARE ABBATE/

Italian state to acquire Naples’ Teatro Sannazaro

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s culture ministry has announced plans to acquire the historic Teatro Sannazaro in Naples following a devastating fire that severely damaged the 19th-century venue last month.

Brancacci Chapel will have new entrance and facilities from summer 2026.

Brancacci Chapel access improvements plan approved

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The city council of Florence has approved a project to upgrade the visitor access route to the Brancacci Chapel, one of the most important landmarks of Renaissance art.