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Cesare Pavese, pictured smoking a pipe, was an influential figure in 20th-century Italian literature, was born on 9th September 1908

On this day in history: author Cesare Pavese born

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Cesare Pavese, an influential figure in 20th-century Italian literature, was born on 9th September 1908 in Santo Stefano Belbo, a small town in the Piedmont region of Italy.

Michelangelo's David in the Accademia, Florence.

On this day in history: Michelangelo’s David unveiled

September 8, 2024September 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 8th September 1504, Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the sculpture of the Biblical hero David, was unveiled in the Piazza dell Signoria, Florence.

Alessandro Giuli sworn in as Culture Minister

Who is Italy’s New Culture Minister?

September 8, 2024September 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Alessandro Giuli, Italy’s newly appointed Minister for Culture, is a name that has sparked significant interest both within the country and internationally. With a career that bridges journalism, political commentary, and active involvement in cultural debates, Giuli represents a distinctive figure in Italian politics.

andrea camilleri, author of the Commissario Montalbano series. Image: Sandro Michahelles

On this day in history: author Andrea Camilleri born

September 6, 2024September 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 6th September 1925, Andrea Camilleri was born in Porto Empedocle, Sicily. Today, he is best known as the creator of Inspector Montalbano, the beloved Sicilian detective.

Boccia with Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano

Boccia – Sangiuliano row rumbles on

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A week ago, there were rumblings that an influencer used as an “advisor” to the culture secretary was party to emails for which she did not have security clearance. Culture Minister Sangiuliano responded to the noise with a letter in today’s La Stampa on the ‘Boccia case’.

Film director Gianni Amelio poses at venice Film Festival ahead of screening of Campo di Battaglia

Campo di Battaglia debuts at Venice Film Festival

September 1, 2024September 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The first of five Italian films in competition at the 81st Venice Film Festival, Campo di Battaglia, debuted on Saturday.

81st Venice Film Festival

August 30, 2024August 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tim Burton’s sequel to his 1988 cult classic Beetlejuice kicked off the 81st Venice Film Festival on Wednesday night with a bang.

Oliviero Toscani - archive photo. Credit: CLAUDIO PERI

Photographer Toscani has terminal illness

August 29, 2024August 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Former Benetton photographer Oliviero Toscani, renowned for his provocative work, revealed to Corriere della Sera that he has been diagnosed with a terminal illness called amyloidosis.

On this day in history: Talkshow host Maurizio Costanzo born

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Maurizio Costanzo was an iconic figure in Italian television and journalism. Born on 28th August 1938 in Rome, Costanzo became a household name thanks to his long-running talk show, Maurizio Costanzo Show.

Zanetta Farussi over Teatro San Samuele in Venice

On this day in history: Birth of Zanetta Farussi

August 27, 2024August 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Zanetta Farussi, born on 27th August 1707 in Venice, was a celebrated comedy actress in 18th-century Italy and the mother of the infamous adventurer and womaniser, Giacomo Casanova.