culture archivos - Page 19 of 35

Pedro Almodovar with Golden Lion. Image: @variety on X

Venice Film Festival Golden Lion – Pedro Almodóvar

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

The 81st Venice Film Festival has drawn to a close events ending in a triumphant Golden Lion win for Pedro Almodóvar. The festival’s Competition jury, led by Isabelle Huppert, awarded the prestigious Golden Lion for Best Film to Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door.

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’.