“Site transitoire”: a home in Crete senesi
In 1993, over twenty years ago now, Jean-Paul Philippe created a sculpture among theCrete senesi in Leonida, Asciano to convey the idea of a home as "site transitoire", place of passage. A window, a chair, a desk: that is how the French artist, born in 1944, defined his home in Siena. In an effort to represent the three basic position...
Mystery author's hit novels spark tourism boom in Naples
By John Hutchinson Still regarded as 'dangerous' by many due to its links with organised crime, Naples could be set for a tourism boom - and it's all thanks to a secret writer. Four books written by an author, who uses the pseudonym Elena Ferrante, has put the Italian city in the spotlight. The best-selling Neapolitan novels about fe...
“Made in Italy” goods in second place after US-made products for number of counterfeit pieces
"Made in Italy" goods ranked in second place after US-made products in terms of the number of counterfeit pieces seized in OECD countries in 2011, 2012 and 2013, according to a new study. The result of 18 months of work, the new study, entitled Trade in Counterfeit and Pirated Goods: Mapping the Economic Impact , estimates the economic eff...
The importance of the Rossini Opera Festival
The Rossini Opera Festival has been a full partner in the latest Rossini revival which started in the latter part of the 20th century. The revival coincided with the drive to establish critical editions for all of Rossini's operas as well illuminate performance practices and traditions. In addition, the Festival has hosted, fostered and su...
McDonald's Just Rolled Out a 'Nutella Burger' In Italy
by Madeline Farber McDonald's is making every hazelnut-chocolate lover's dreams come true with its new Nutella burger. Called "Sweety con Nutella," the chocolatey "burger" doesn't actually come with meat—instead, it's a spread of Nutella between two hamburger buns. The item is served, however, in the chain's traditional hamburger box, ac...
Italian Luxury Brands Offer a Helping Hand
by Lisa Wang ROME, Italy — With Italy in a state of recession that's likely to persist through the end of the year, a number of Italian luxury brands are stepping forward to restore monuments, jumpstart local economies and help furnish the country's public spaces with contemporary art. Diego della Valle, founder and chief executiv...
Oltre 100 italoamericani a gennaio a Sciacca con il simulacro della Madonna di Boston
Saranno 102 gli italoamericani che giungeranno a Sciacca durante il mese di Gennaio 2014 in occasione del ritorno, seppur di pochi giorni, della Statua della Madonna del Soccorso custodita a Boston dalla nostra comunità Saccense. Sono, infatti, terminate le fasi di prenotazione per i Saccensi residenti in America che rientreranno nella nos...
Expo 2015: Gli insegnanti della "Marconi" di New York a Milano
Nel corso della missione istituzionale a New York per la promozione del sistema di istruzione e formazione lombardo anche nell'ambito delle iniziative legate ad EXPO 2015, l'assessore all'Istruzione, Formazione e Lavoro di Regione Lombardia ha visitato la Scuola d'Italia "Guglielmo Marconi" di New York. La "Marconi" è l'unica scuola parita...
The Royal Palace of Caserta focuses an exhibit on the artist’s duality
The Royal Palace in Caserta opens its historic apartments to host Secret Vanvitelli: His Painters from Conca to Giaquinto (La Cathedra Petri) until October 31st. The exposition sheds light on Luigi Vanvitelli the painter, and Vanvitelli the artist-inventor of decorative art, while at the same time looking at works by some of his most estee...
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Local youth orchestra showcases talent in Italy
by Rebecca Isenhart A small string ensemble in Saratoga Springs got a lot more worldly during its 2013-2014 season. The Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra (SSYO), an audition-only group that includes several young Niskayuna musicians, wrapped up its busy performance schedule with a trip to Italy to participate in a music festival and see the...
Italians can teach Americans how to eat
So the federal government is requiring restaurants to display the calorie count of food items on their menus. This applies to chain restaurants, grocery store take-out counters, convenience stores, theaters, amusement parks and vending machines with 20 or more locations. Read more Source: http://www.recordonline.com ...