A Spirited Affair for Bar Convent Brooklyn by the Italian Trade Agency
The Italian Trade Agency is organizing the upcoming edition of Bar Convent Brooklyn on June 10, 2024, from 6-8 PM at Mirror Bar in the Arlo Williamsburg Hotel. At Bar Convent Brooklyn, bar and beverage professionals are invited to network with peers and learn about new trends, techniques and products in the domestic and international markets. Atten...
Celebrating Post-War Italian Graphic Design and its Transatlantic Influence in NYC
Walking into One Art Space on Warren Street, Massimo Vignelli’s 1964 Pirelli advertisement greeted me — you know the one, the red and pink duotone image of a joyful bike ride. It was a bright spot of color against a black-and-white gallery display featuring the names of influential Italian designers. I was delighted to attend the launch event for “...
Poltrona Frau makes a move in Manhattan
Conceived as a dynamic space for interaction and creativity, the new Poltrona Frau flagship at 118 Madison Avenue embodies the design vision of AMDL CIRCLE, helmed by the architect Michele De Lucchi. Inside an Art Deco building from the early 1900s, the showroom is organized on three levels, for an impressive floorspace of over 1700 sqm, where clie...
Mayor Adams heads to Italy to discuss important issues with officials
Mayor Eric Adams has left New York for the “Eternal City” of Rome. Adams left Thursday to meet the pope in Italy and attend the World Meeting on Human Fraternity, where he discussed with world leaders city and international issues. The trip is not unusual for Adams and other mayors who regularly travel for conferences and to meet international lead...
From Bisanzio to Italy. Made in Italy by Women Exhibition
Event date: From May 20 2024, 10:00 To May 25 2024, 16:00 (Local time) Place: IIC-NY 686 Park Avenue, NY For a fee: No Risa Venezia upcycles the end-of-the-roll of the most luxurious furniture fabrics in the world to create sustainable, one-of-a-kind, couture, wearable art. Skilled artisans, deeply rooted in the Italian traditions, transform the fi...
Poltrona Frau Announces Opening of Flagship Store on New York's Madison Avenue
Italian luxury furniture brand Poltrona Frau is set to open a new flagship store on Madison Avenue in New York City. The store, located in a historic early twentieth-century Art Deco building, spans three levels and covers 19,000 square feet, making it a significant presence in Manhattan's midtown design district. The flagship store is envisioned a...
Italian Design Icon Gaetano Pesce Dies Age 84
Italian designer Gaetano Pesce has died in New York. The news was confirmed in a statement released by his studio on Instagram this morning: “It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of visionary creator Gaetano Pesce.Over the course of six decades, Gaetano revolutionized the worlds of art, design, architecture, and the liminal spaces betw...
Exploring The Craftsmanship Of D’Angelico Guitars: A Comprehensive Review
The moment I strummed the strings of my first D’Angelico guitar, a sharp realization hit – not all guitars are created equal. This is Adam Perlmutter, here to take you on a journey through the intricate craftsmanship of D’Angelico Guitars, one of the world’s most respected guitar brands. Rooted deep in tradition, yet marvelously innovative in desig...
Delta Is Expanding Nonstop Service to Venice This Summer
Delta Air Lines has a stacked schedule to make it easier for travelers to get to Italy, with several new routes to Venice ahead of the summer. By the end of this month, Delta will relaunch nonstop service between its New York-JFK gateway and Venice Marco Polo Airport on a Boeing 767-300, configured with Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfor...
Atlantic Council will honor Giorgia Meloni with Global Citizen Award in September
The U.S.-based think tank Atlantic Council intends to bestow the Global Citizen Award on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at a ceremony to be held in September in New York during the week of the United Nations General Assembly. According to reports, the think tank has already initiated contact with Palazzo Chigi, although the decision to award the pri...
John Cabot University of Rome to Honor Stephen J. Squeri, Chairman and CEO of American Express, at Annual New York Gala on April 9, 2024
John Cabot University (JCU), the leading American University in Italy, will honor Stephen J. Squeri, Chairman and CEO of American Express, during its Annual New York Gala on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the University Club in Manhattan. More than 300 guests from the worlds of business, fashion, academia, and diplomacy are expected to attend the event....
Long Island Attorney Anthony A. Nozzolillo relies on Italian Heritage to ‘Guide’ Legal Practice
Anthony A. Nozzolillo has spent years in school and dedicated a good portion of his life to becoming an Attorney, but it’s his identity as a first-generation Italian American that has prepared him most for his legal journey. Nozzolillo’s parents were both born in Italy, his father coming to the U.S. at the age of 10 and his mother at 16. They both...