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By Alessandra Stefani
27 February 2017

The "Mosè di Michelangelo"

"Mosè di Michelangelo" came back to the light, and is not just a way of saying.

This fascinating sculpture of Michelangelo, situated on the tomb of Giulio II in Rome, after the refurbishment is back to shine.

The artist have done it using a particular technique, he have used lead to polish only the part of the statue that will be kissed by the sun and have made opaque the parts that need to move to the background.

With this technique the statue is like a painting, the left arm reflects the light in an mazing way.

By Chiara “Chiaretta” Domenin
15 December 2016

New Museo degli Innocenti in Florence

The Istituto degli Innocenti [Institute of the Innocents] in Florence has been in continuous operation, helping children and families, for over six centuries.  Founded at the beginning of the 15th century, it was the first secular institution dedicated to taking in orphaned children.  The institute is located in Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, in the old hospital designed by Filippo Brunelleschi and enriched over time with works of art by many other famous artists.

By Gloria Panzarin
15 December 2016

Ravenna

During our last trip to Ravenna, where we had participated in a symposium on the history of Jews in Italy, among other very interesting topics, we took the opportunity to take a pleasurable walk through the historic center of Ravenna.

What is really great about the pedestrian-friendly historic center is that you can walk around without any problem, and these days, with its holiday decorations, it is even more beautiful.

By Daniele Panzarin
12 October 2016

"Frantoi Aperti" from October 29 to November 27, 2016

Frantoi Aperti [olive presses opened] is an event, now in its 19th year, spread throughout the Umbria region, to be held this year from October 29 to November 27.

It's a wonderful opportunity to discover this lovely region in the heart of Italy; during the course of five weekends you can visit the lesser-known Umbria, one of countless medieval villages, olive presses, farm estates and small museums.

By Alessandra Stefani
12 August 2016

73rd Venice International Film Festival

The 73rd Venice International Film Festival, organized by La Biennale di Venezia, will run at the Venice Lido from August 31st to September 10th, 2016. 

The aim of the Festival is to raise awareness and promote the various aspects of international cinema in all its forms: as art, entertainment and as an industry, in a spirit of freedom and dialogue. The Festival also organizes retrospectives and tributes to major figures as a contribution towards a better understanding of the history of cinema.

By Gloria Panzarin
4 May 2016

The Floating Piers

Have you ever wished you could walk on water like Jesus?

The international artist Christo has given you the possibility to do exactly that on Lago d’Iseo between June 18th and July 3rd.

It is a magical and overwhelming experience; the movement of the water transmits all its energy to your body through the particular material used to cover these floating piers, therefore you should do this walk without shoes.