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The Director of the Italian Cultural Institute cordially invites you to: "THE GALLERIA BORGHESE MUSEUM - special presentation by Director Anna Coliva". Tuesday, November 21, 2017. 6:30 PM. Italian Cultural Institute - 1023 Hilgard Avenue - Los Angeles, CA 90024 The Director of the world renowned Galleria Borghese Museum in Rome, Anna Coliva will pr...

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When: Upcoming, November 21, 2017 - February 18, 2018 - Where: East Pavilion, Upper Level - Free | No ticket required Michelangelo Merisi, better known as Caravaggio (Italian, 1571–1610), is unquestionably one of the greatest painters of all time. His bold, naturalistic style, which emphasized the common humanity of the protagonists in his works, w...

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In his depiction of Jesus newly risen from the tomb and lifting his right hand in gentle blessing, painted around 1500, Giovanni Bellini represents Christianity’s savior as the morning dawn. At the far right, the bell tower of a distant town pierces the incandescent horizon, poised to toll and announce the arrival of a new day. In this extraordinar...

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Tra poco meno di un mese, al Getty Center di Los Angeles, aprirà la mostra "Giovanni Bellini: Paesaggi di Fede nella Venezia del Rinascimento". Si tratta dell'ennesimo riconoscimento, da parte dell'importante istituzione americana, nei confronti dell'arte italiana. I rapporti tra il Getty e il nostro Paese sono sempre più votati a una intensa colla...

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Thanks to media coverage, we are familiar with the formality of welcoming heads of states and royalty upon their arrival to the US. But, the question is – what would be the appropriate way to greet the arrival of a celebrity of even higher status? I can see your collective eyebrows go up in wonder… So, how about a Virgin and a baby Jesus, who, afte...

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For centuries, Italy has fascinated travelers and artists alike. From the crumbling ruins of ancient Rome to the crystal-clear light of Venice, artists have found inspiration not only in the cities but also in the countryside and in Italy’s rich history and culture. The Lure of Italy: Artists’ Views, on view May 9 through July 30, 2017, explores th...

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Dopo una lunga esperienza di curatore, direttore e funzionario di sovraintendenza in varie città italiane (Parma, Piacenza, Modena, San Sepolcro) da due anni lei è il Senior Curator del J. Paul Getty di Los Angeles. Come mai?    «Direi un po’ per caso. Ero stato tra il 2011 e il 2012 Fellow al Metropolitan Museum a New York e questa esperienza ha i...

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Continuing their long standing collaboration with the Getty Villa, the Patrons held their annual Spring 'Members Only' visit on Sunday Feb. 2, to experience the magnificent "Tiberius" exhibition.   Prior to their exclusive tour a café luncheon was enjoyed by all members and the Patrons were honored with the presence of Dr. David Saunders, Ph...

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Italy is incredibly rich in art treasures, but quite a number of them is regrettably damaged or neglected due to the passing of time or other factors. Among them was also Giorgio Vasari's monumental painting Last Supper, separated into 5 pieces as a result of the flood in Florence in 1966.   After almost 50 years, thanks to the collaboration...

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di Giovanna Cirino   Aperta al pubblico fino al prossimo 19 agosto, la mostra Sicilia: arte e invenzione tra Grecia e Roma, allestita dal Paul Getty Museum nella sua sede di Malibu, è un'occasione a "stelle e striscie" per scoprire l'arte classica di Sicilia. In esposizione 150 opere del periodo tra il V ed il III secolo a.C. Un'epoca di gra...

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