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In 1926, Italian Futurist painter Fortunato Depero debuted “Squisito al selz” at the 15th Venice Biennial. The painting advertised Campari, a popular Italian aperitif, and belonged to a genre Depero called quadro pubblicitario or “advertising painting.” Depero’s Biennial presentation was an offshoot of a half-decade collaboration between the artist...

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Italian Harlem, and its two main prominenti, Leonard Covello and Vito Marcantonio, have been brought to literary life in “Harlem, Italia” by Renato Cantore. Cantore, deputy director of Rai-Tgr, Italy's television network for regional news, has published numerous books and articles on the history of Italian emigration to the United States. “Harlem,...

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Cushman & Wakefield recently arranged a 19,694-square-foot lease for Boffi|DePadova, a globally renowned Italian design group, at 99 Madison Ave. The tenant will occupy the entire ground floor, mezzanine, second floor and lower level for its flagship showroom. Cushman & Wakefield’s Andrew Kahn, Fanny Fan and Adrienne Gallus arranged the transaction...

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MacDougal Street in Greenwich Village, especially the blocks between Bleecker and West Third, is one of the city’s greatest restaurant rows. Around 3 p.m. or so, it begins to crowd with eager diners who patronize dozens of dining establishments and honky tonk bars, and as you stand in their midst you’ll see falafels, smash burgers, banh mi, slices...

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced on Tuesday that it has received a gift of an exceptional oil painting by celebrated Italian artist Francesco Salviati (1510–1563). Executed on a one-inch thick marble slab, the arresting portrait depicts Bindo Altoviti (1491–1557), a powerful Florentine banker and one of the most significant political oppone...

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Save Venice Inc. American Philanthropy and Art Conservation in Italy, 1966-2021. A book presentation with Christopher Carlsmith, Professor of History, UMass Lowell. February 16, 2023 | 6PM. Istituto Italiano di Cultura - 686 Park Avenue, NY. Free entrance | RSVP HERE. In collaboration with Save Venice. In this book talk, Prof. Christopher Carlmsith...

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Another iconic New York City business is shuttering after a long battle with its landlord following financial woes after the pandemic. Alleva Dairy in Little Italy is closing after 130 years of business. The little cheese shop with its iconic red, white, and green sign sits in the heart of Little Italy on the corner of Grand and Mulberry streets. ...

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Queens College (City University of New York) is a public institution enrolling more than 19,000 students and serving New York City’s highly diverse and global population. The Confidential Executive Assistant will report directly to the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and will be an integral part of the smooth operation and overall succ...

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The founder and president of the International Institute for Peace Through Tourism, Louis D’Amore has been a travel and tourism celebrity for decades. He has been instrumental in making the world understand the important synergy between tourism and peace. This is even more important today than ever. Louis has been seen as a man with a vision and id...

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We have always seen our grandmothers cook special delicacies for us when we visit them. The stereotypical society has bound grandmothers to home but these inspiring grandmothers from around the world are sharing the happiness of good food in New York City as they run a multi-cuisine restaurant. Every family has a special dish that is the recipe of...

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