Due to overwhelming public enthusiasm and interest, the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is pleased to announce the extension of the “ICONS of ART Italian Mosaic Portraits” exhibition at the Cornell Art Museum through October 27, 2025. The acclaimed exhibition features 40 hand crafted mosaic portraits of iconic figures from the wor...

The second artwork of "Progetto Murales" has been inaugurated, showcasing site-specific works by international artists on the silos of the Metro C construction site at Piazza Venezia in Rome. The piece is titled Ci eleviamo sollevando gli altri (We Rise by Lifting Others) by Marinella Senatore. The artwork portrays a stage on which the men and wome...

In the heart of the Venetian lagoon, a submerged area has revealed a secret: a brick and wood tank containing about 300 oyster shells, dating back to the first century AD. The discovery, which occurred in the Lio Piccolo locality of Cavallino-Treporti, stands as a unicum in the Italian archaeological landscape and offers a new key to understanding...

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A years-long inheritance battle between an American-born princess and her stepsons could soon reach a happy ending for the world’s only ceiling painting by the great Italian Renaissance artist Caravaggio (1571–1610). Thanks to a legal settlement, it appears the family is close to arranging the private sale of their home, Rome’s Casino di Villa Bonc...

The arch is one of the most important architectural innovations in history, and while its basic concept may have existed in early civilizations, it was the Etruscans and, later, the Romans who perfected and popularized its use. This seemingly simple curved structure revolutionized architecture, as it allowed for stronger, more durable buildings and...

Nestled in the heart of Turin, Italy, at the Nuvola Lavazza—the global headquarters of the renowned Italian coffee brand—lies the Lavazza Museum. Open to the public since 2018, the museum offers more than just a corporate showcase; it provides an immersive and sensory journey into the world of coffee. In a city famed for its rich history and stunni...

An artwork can help patients suffering from serious illnesses, such as cancer or degenerative diseases. It makes a patient feel better because it stimulates the same brain areas as seeing a loved one. Visiting exhibitions and events, listening to concerts, watching a movie, or attending a theater performance can slow down aging and the onset of hea...

The Collezione Farnesina opens its doors online! Thanks to the collaboration between the Farnesina (the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs) and Google Arts & Culture, it is now possible—free of charge, at any time, and from anywhere—to explore the contemporary Italian artworks that make up the Collection. The digitalization project for the Collez...

Even if creepy crawlers are not your thing, there is plenty to see and appreciate at Field Notes: Artists Observe Nature, a new exhibit at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma. The installation features 18 contemporary glass artists who have meticulously captured the delicate details, astonishing patterns, and vibrant colors of insects, birds and plants. ...