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Bernini Bust of a Woman He Abused Exhibited Alongside Photographs of Survivors

by Valentina Di Liscia November 2, 2021November 3, 2021

The sculpture is paired with contemporary photographs by Ilaria Sagaria in an Uffizi exhibition about violence against women.

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Live in Rome and Pursue Your MA in Art History at John Cabot University

by John Cabot University October 13, 2021October 14, 2021

Apply by February 1, 2022, to be considered for admission to this unique graduate program at a US-accredited university based in Italy.

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Painting’s Perpetual Death and Rebirth

by Caroline Ellen Liou October 3, 2021October 1, 2021

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

by Avedis Hadjian September 21, 2021September 21, 2021

For a fleeting few hours, a procession of boats on the Grand Canal reenacted the full pomp and pageantry of 15th-century Venice.

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Why an Italian Village Tied Itself to a Mountain

by Lauren Moya Ford September 7, 2021September 7, 2021

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

by Anthony Majanlahti July 25, 2021July 23, 2021

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

by Jasmine Weber July 14, 2021July 14, 2021

The boats were temporarily prohibited from the lagoon city during the pandemic.

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What’s Causing the Current Wave of Transphobic Panic in Italy?

by Michele Matteini June 7, 2021June 7, 2021

The introduction of an anti-discrimination bill, the Zan Bill, is now generating a venomous climate and passionate demonstrations around the country.

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The Peculiar Crowds That Line Up to Touch Juliet’s Breast in Verona

by Lisa Morrow May 17, 2021May 17, 2021

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

by Valentina Di Liscia April 27, 2021April 27, 2021

Construction workers happened upon the pair of frescos, dating back as early as the 1600s, during a restoration of the Uffizi Gallery.

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Beverly Pepper’s Monumental Legacy

by Debra Brehmer April 2, 2021April 2, 2021

I had questions for Pepper, but I arrived too late.

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In the Forests of Italy, Old Men Search for Truffles With Their Dogs

by Dan Schindel March 11, 2021March 11, 2021

The documentary The Truffle Hunters looks at a dying way of life.

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