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Posted inArt
Painting’s Perpetual Death and Rebirth
Stop Painting recognizes art as an impossible endeavor that is perhaps most generative when its conflicts remain unresolved.
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The Historical Regatta Revives the Pomp and Pageantry of 15th-Century Venice
For a fleeting few hours, a procession of boats on the Grand Canal reenacted the full pomp and pageantry of 15th-century Venice.
Posted inBooks
Why an Italian Village Tied Itself to a Mountain
The event was devised by artist Maria Lai and involved almost all of Ulassai’s 1,000 inhabitants and required nearly 17 miles of light blue denim ribbon.
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A Dazzling Corrective to the White-washing of Ancient Rome
Focused on mosaics, the only technique whose color doesn’t fade over time, Colors of the Romans helps audiences look at the ancient society as those living then would have seen it.
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Cruise Ships Officially Banned From Venice
The boats were temporarily prohibited from the lagoon city during the pandemic.
Posted inOpinion
What’s Causing the Current Wave of Transphobic Panic in Italy?
The introduction of an anti-discrimination bill, the Zan Bill, is now generating a venomous climate and passionate demonstrations around the country.
Posted inOpinion
The Peculiar Crowds That Line Up to Touch Juliet’s Breast in Verona
Some time ago I found myself on a balcony in Verona staring down horrified as a laughing crowd surrounded a statue of Juliet, vying for the chance to touch her right breast.
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Lost Medici Family Frescoes Uncovered by Construction Workers
Construction workers happened upon the pair of frescos, dating back as early as the 1600s, during a restoration of the Uffizi Gallery.
Posted inFilm
In the Forests of Italy, Old Men Search for Truffles With Their Dogs
The documentary The Truffle Hunters looks at a dying way of life.
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Archaeologists Find Ornate Chariot Preserved in Ash From Mount Vesuvius
The unique chariot includes elaborate scenes on rear medallions that refer to Eros, leading researchers to theorize that it could have been a chariot used for marriage rituals or processionals.