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“Empire State”
New York is still the epicenter of art
by Pietro Marino Imaginative and kitsch works are on display, confirming the post-modern culture of the simulacrum. The Big Apple’s conserves its leadership in the transformation of art into an industry on a global level
New York is still the epicenter of art
by Pietro Marino Imaginative and kitsch works are on display, confirming the post-modern culture of the simulacrum. The Big Apple’s conserves its leadership in the transformation of art into an industry on a global level
The meaning of the 20th century in the saga of the Stille family
by Sergio D’Amaro Alexander Stille’ latest book, The Force of Things, reconstructs the history of his father, Ugo, a legendary reporter and editor in chief of the Corriere della Sera.
Born into a Jewish-Russian family, he was later an Italian in America, where he met his wife, the American Elizabeth Bogert, at a party given by Truman Capote.
The great vicissitudes of the time against the background of their marriage
by Sergio D’Amaro Alexander Stille’ latest book, The Force of Things, reconstructs the history of his father, Ugo, a legendary reporter and editor in chief of the Corriere della Sera.
Born into a Jewish-Russian family, he was later an Italian in America, where he met his wife, the American Elizabeth Bogert, at a party given by Truman Capote.
The great vicissitudes of the time against the background of their marriage
So much…
In the city of the three “withouts”
by Dario C. Nicoli Rich in history, art and traditions, Padova is a “must” due to some of its gems, like the Cappella degli Scrovegni (1302), completely frescoed by Giotto, and the University Botanic Garden, founded in 1545
In the city of the three “withouts”
by Dario C. Nicoli Rich in history, art and traditions, Padova is a “must” due to some of its gems, like the Cappella degli Scrovegni (1302), completely frescoed by Giotto, and the University Botanic Garden, founded in 1545
You can still dream in Ferrara
by Roberto Pazzi In an article by the author, which appeared in Corriere della Sera in the distant days of 1987, the refined analysis of an illustrious but provincial city that becomes the symbol of every provincial city in Italy
by Roberto Pazzi In an article by the author, which appeared in Corriere della Sera in the distant days of 1987, the refined analysis of an illustrious but provincial city that becomes the symbol of every provincial city in Italy
“Action!”
Amongst Ferrara’s myriad sets
by Dario C. Nicoli On the trail of the places which have been sets for a long series of films going back to the early years of the 20th century and bringing us up to today. A proposal from FILMa pART cultural association.
From Vancini’s It Happened in ’43, (La lunga notte del ‘43) with Enrico Maria Salerno, to The Garden of the Finzi-Continis’ (Il giardino dei Finzi Contini) directed by De Sica, from The Gold-Rimmed Glasses (Gli occhiali d’oro) by Montaldo to Olmi’s The Profession of Arms (Il mestiere delle armi). So many famous films but just the one set: Ferrara
Amongst Ferrara’s myriad sets
by Dario C. Nicoli On the trail of the places which have been sets for a long series of films going back to the early years of the 20th century and bringing us up to today. A proposal from FILMa pART cultural association.
From Vancini’s It Happened in ’43, (La lunga notte del ‘43) with Enrico Maria Salerno, to The Garden of the Finzi-Continis’ (Il giardino dei Finzi Contini) directed by De Sica, from The Gold-Rimmed Glasses (Gli occhiali d’oro) by Montaldo to Olmi’s The Profession of Arms (Il mestiere delle armi). So many famous films but just the one set: Ferrara
Portrait of the artist
Jimmie Durham
“The Absolutely True Diary of a part-time Indian”
by Emanuele Arciuli The artist, of Cherokee origin – who at the moment has a personal exhibition at the Teatro Margherita in Bari, until August 31 – is perhaps the only, among Native Americans, to have had success in Europe as an artist tout court, with participation in events such as Documenta Kassel and the Venice Biennale
Jimmie Durham
“The Absolutely True Diary of a part-time Indian”
by Emanuele Arciuli The artist, of Cherokee origin – who at the moment has a personal exhibition at the Teatro Margherita in Bari, until August 31 – is perhaps the only, among Native Americans, to have had success in Europe as an artist tout court, with participation in events such as Documenta Kassel and the Venice Biennale
Grace Cavalieri, Queen of Poetry in FM
by Maria Lisella A writer, poet, and journalist she considers herself first Italian and then American.
To bring poetry to people is her mission: for 36 years she has successfully hosted the radio program The Poet and the Poem
by Maria Lisella A writer, poet, and journalist she considers herself first Italian and then American.
To bring poetry to people is her mission: for 36 years she has successfully hosted the radio program The Poet and the Poem
Van Westerhout Cittadini Molesi Cultural and Social Club
The Apulian outpost in Brooklyn
by Christina Figueroa Set up in 1960 on the initiative of some very young immigrants from Mola, the club has its headquarters in a well-known district of Brooklyn.
The members continue to keep up the old traditions of their homeland.
But it is not easy to involve the young people...
The Apulian outpost in Brooklyn
by Christina Figueroa Set up in 1960 on the initiative of some very young immigrants from Mola, the club has its headquarters in a well-known district of Brooklyn.
The members continue to keep up the old traditions of their homeland.
But it is not easy to involve the young people...
Verdi Square
In a precious corner of West Side
the music goes on...
by Tiziano Thomas Dossena In Manhattan’s luxurious West Side there is a square dedicated to the famous Italian composer, Giuseppe Verdi. A small green area surrounds his statue and those of four characters from his operas.
The ups and downs of the place from the end of the 18th century to the present day
In a precious corner of West Side
the music goes on...
by Tiziano Thomas Dossena In Manhattan’s luxurious West Side there is a square dedicated to the famous Italian composer, Giuseppe Verdi. A small green area surrounds his statue and those of four characters from his operas.
The ups and downs of the place from the end of the 18th century to the present day
Not the Hawaii you expect
Landscapes
It’s the first feature of an extraordinary trilogy of images by Madeleine Gehrig.
It is testimony to the passion that the Swiss artist dedicates to her photographic research on the islands that more than any other linger in the collective imagination.
No long beaches and calm seas but unusual snaps: volcanoes, waterfalls, crops, a graveyard, a church... Plus some small animals that look as if they are enjoying the beauty of the nature that surrounds them and the tails of the great whales seen out at sea, where the waters are deep
Landscapes
It’s the first feature of an extraordinary trilogy of images by Madeleine Gehrig.
It is testimony to the passion that the Swiss artist dedicates to her photographic research on the islands that more than any other linger in the collective imagination.
No long beaches and calm seas but unusual snaps: volcanoes, waterfalls, crops, a graveyard, a church... Plus some small animals that look as if they are enjoying the beauty of the nature that surrounds them and the tails of the great whales seen out at sea, where the waters are deep
My America on the road
Asphalt, desert, old cars, a dog resting in a rusty truck and the ever-changing, always immense skies of Utah, Colorado, Arizona and California.
No American dream and glossy images but a highly evocative, solitary, wild and luminous America in the photographic reportage by Lauren Berley
Asphalt, desert, old cars, a dog resting in a rusty truck and the ever-changing, always immense skies of Utah, Colorado, Arizona and California.
No American dream and glossy images but a highly evocative, solitary, wild and luminous America in the photographic reportage by Lauren Berley
Otranto
A story of pride and courage
by Vito Spada Famous for its amazingly blue sea, the easternmost town in Italy is rich in historical heritage.
In 1480 the Turks landed and devastated it.
Eight hundred locals preferred to be decapitated rather than abjure their faith. Recently, after more than five hundred years, they have been proclaimed saints by Pope Bergoglio
A story of pride and courage
by Vito Spada Famous for its amazingly blue sea, the easternmost town in Italy is rich in historical heritage.
In 1480 the Turks landed and devastated it.
Eight hundred locals preferred to be decapitated rather than abjure their faith. Recently, after more than five hundred years, they have been proclaimed saints by Pope Bergoglio
Margherita di Savoia salt flats
The kingdom of birdlife
by Enzo Cripezzi It’s the largest salt flat in Italy, the most important in Europe, an international stopover for thousands of migratory birds.
Frederick II probably went hunting with his hawks here
The kingdom of birdlife
by Enzo Cripezzi It’s the largest salt flat in Italy, the most important in Europe, an international stopover for thousands of migratory birds.
Frederick II probably went hunting with his hawks here
The avocet
by Giuseppe La Gioia
It is one of the most elegant waders.
In the Margherita di Savoia salt flats more than 4,700 wintering birds have been observed
In the Margherita di Savoia salt flats more than 4,700 wintering birds have been observed
Giuseppe De Dominicis,
the humble man’s poet
by Sergio D’Amaro Born in Cavallino, in the province of Lecce, in 1869, he is one of the major poets in Salento dialect.
Bohemian and eccentric, known also by the name of Capitano Black and other nicknames, he has produced some irresistible, copious and polyhedric dialect works, centering on themes of social justice
the humble man’s poet
by Sergio D’Amaro Born in Cavallino, in the province of Lecce, in 1869, he is one of the major poets in Salento dialect.
Bohemian and eccentric, known also by the name of Capitano Black and other nicknames, he has produced some irresistible, copious and polyhedric dialect works, centering on themes of social justice
If a “poor man” falls ill there’s no hope
by Alberto Sobrero La malattia de lu villanu dura vintiquattr’ore
A lla sira lu dottore, a lla mane lu Signore
[The illness of a peasant lasts for twenty-four hours
In the evening the doctor, in the morning the Lord]
(Salento)
by Alberto Sobrero La malattia de lu villanu dura vintiquattr’ore
A lla sira lu dottore, a lla mane lu Signore
[The illness of a peasant lasts for twenty-four hours
In the evening the doctor, in the morning the Lord]
(Salento)
Apulian calzone
by Dario Ersetti Fried or baked, round or with a half-moon shape, it can have many different types of stuffing: spunzali and anchovies, mozzarella and tomatoes, ricotta and broccoli rabe tips, to which pitted olives, anchovies, capers can be added…
by Dario Ersetti Fried or baked, round or with a half-moon shape, it can have many different types of stuffing: spunzali and anchovies, mozzarella and tomatoes, ricotta and broccoli rabe tips, to which pitted olives, anchovies, capers can be added…
Cavallino
The thousand faces of history
by Lino Patruno At only five kilometers from Lecce lies the town which was home to Sigismondo Castromediano, renowned archaeologist, patriot and martyr of the Risorgimento.
Not only interesting 17th architecture but also an extensive museum spread over 69 hectares, with vestiges of the 5th century B.C.
The thousand faces of history
by Lino Patruno At only five kilometers from Lecce lies the town which was home to Sigismondo Castromediano, renowned archaeologist, patriot and martyr of the Risorgimento.
Not only interesting 17th architecture but also an extensive museum spread over 69 hectares, with vestiges of the 5th century B.C.