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For FIAT, July 4th has always been a significant as it marks the birth of the iconic Fiat 500. This truly Italian masterpiece catalysed the motorisation of Europe in the 1950s and has embodied pure Italian genius and the essence of La Dolce Vita for the past 67 years. The Fiat 500 was designed by Dante Giacosa to be a compact, affordable vehicle fo...

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Milan—a beguiling blend of old and new, perhaps better known for its cutting-edge fashion and design scenes than for its historic architecture—is a city that rewards curiosity.  Its beauty “is not necessarily the facades, such as in Paris, or the ancient ruins, as in Rome,” said Italian architect and designer Hannes Peer. “It’s not an obvious beaut...

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A glass artist for more than 75 years, Lino Tagliapietra is considered the greatest glass-blower of all time. His work has had tremendous impact on the studio-glass art movement internationally, including the Pacific Northwest, a mecca for glass art.  But when asked to describe himself at the beginning of a new documentary about his life and art, T...

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Design, like all sectors of the Economy, is struggling with the challenges posed by the Sustainability Paradigm, attempting to reduce its impact on the Environment. The green transition of furniture products is of particular importance; suffice it to say that in Europe alone, about ten million tons of furniture and household items become waste ever...

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We are in Salento, where the blue of the sky meets the gold of the wheat fields and mixes with the green of the olive trees: it is here, in the countryside around Nardò, that Masseria Terre di Corillo stands, an estate that has been at the center of a long and stimulating architectural project that lasted about four years and was carried out by the...

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The IIC San Francisco, The Honorary Consulate of Italy in Seattle, Comites of San Francisco, and Casa Italiana are pleased to invite you to the Grand Opening of the exhibition Carissimo Pinocchio……. by ADI Design Museum Milano on Saturday June 15th from 3:00-6:00pm with light refreshments and drinks (available for purchase) at Casa Italiana, 13028...

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The Embassy of Italy in Washington hosted a celebration for the 78th anniversary of the Italian Republic yesterday. Over 1,000 guests attended the event, representing U.S. institutions, the diplomatic community, the business and cultural sectors, Italian-American associations, journalists, and Italian citizens. Among the American guests were Attorn...

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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 “...

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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...

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Angela Caputi represents a case of particular interest in the Italian Design scene, placing herself in an ideal terrain between Fashion and Art. The Florentine designer and entrepreneur in 1975 left teaching and devoted herself full-time to the creation of highly innovative craftsmanship, characterized by strong originality and extreme quality. Her...

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