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FAI Autumn Days on 15th and 16th October

Eleventh edition of the ‘FAI Autumn Days’

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The weekend of the 15th and 16th October 2022 is the ‘FAI Autumn Days’ event. 700 special places will in 350 Italian towns and cities will open to the public.

Castelli di Lagnasco (CN) one of FAI's PLAces of the Heart. Image reproduced courtesy of Fondoambiente

Protecting Italian Heritage

September 24, 2022September 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

For considerably less hassle, and infinitely better choices than the general election, you can vote to preserve Italian heritage. The FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano) national campaign, I Luoghi del Cuore (Places of the Heart) is underway.

Olafur Eliasson Exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi will be hosting Olafur Eliasson: Nel tuo tempo. It is the largest exhibition in Italy to date exploring the art of Olafur Eliasson, from 22nd September, 2022.

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed wins Golden Lion in Venice

September 11, 2022September 11, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

FILM: Venice Film Festival 2022 – The VENEZIA 79 Jury, chaired by Julianne Moore, presented the Golden Lion award for Best Film to Laura Poitras’s All the Beauty and the Bloodshed.

On this day in History: Construction of Leaning Tower of Pisa Commences

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 9th August 1173, work began on the construction of a freestanding bell tower for the Cathedral in Pisa. The famous lean started during the building process.

Roman baths at San Casiano dei bagni reveal treasures

San Casciano Roman baths in Siena reveal sacred treasure

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ancient site of Roman baths at San Casciano dei Bagni, a small hamlet in Siena, has revealed yet more treasures. The lead archaeologist calls it “a site without equal”.

Venice Film Festival 2022

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has five films in the running for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival 2022. American director Noah Baumbach’s White Noise will open the 79th version of the event.

On this day in history: Birth of sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The avant-garde sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro was born in Morciano di Romagna, a small town just inland from the Adriatic coast, on this day in 1926. He is best known for his Sphere within Sphere series.