Smith & Coby, The Shameless Clones of Terence Hill & Bud Spencer
The bizarre story of Simone & Matteo, the copycats of Terence Hill and Bud Spencer Bud Spencer (Carlo Pedersoli) and Terence Hill (Marco Girotti) were … Read more
Italian Art, Design & Photography
Contemporary Art and Photography from Italy. A place to discover emerging artists and creatives. Plus design stories, cutting-edge furniture, installations, products and graphics from Italy.
Explore the Rich History, Culture, and Beauty of North Italy
Discover the Gems of North Italy: From Fashion Capital Milan to the picturesque coast of Liguria North Italy is a region that is rich in … Read more
Roman Numerals: Origin, Facts and Usage with Images
Exploring the Fascinating History and Modern Use of Roman Numerals: From their Ancient Origins to their Role in Modern-Day Design The Roman numeral system is … Read more
Bartolomeo Cristofori, the Man who Invented the Piano
The Origins of the Piano’s Invention Bartolomeo Cristofori (May 4, 1655, Padua – January 27, 1732, Florence) was of the most famous harpsichord makers of … Read more
The Tragic Life of Amedeo Modigliani: Biography, Works & Facts
Amedeo Clemente Modigliani (July 12, 1884 – January 24, 1920) was an Italian painter and sculptor who mostly worked in France. He is best known … Read more
Wild at Heart: Antonio Ligabue
Antonio Ligabue was a major 20th-century naive artist. Antonio Ligabue was self-taught, he has mostly painted subjects that portray wild and exotic animals. The artist … Read more
The Eclectic Sketches of Amico Aspertini
Amico Aspertini (born 1474 or 75-1552) was an Italian Renaissance painter and sculptor who anticipated Mannerism with his convoluted, quirky, and eclectic style. At the … Read more
The 20+ best Italian Directors of All Time
Greatest Italian Film Directors of All Time Italian directors have been greatly involved in the revolutionizing of cinema since the 1940s. Here is the list … Read more
The bizarre Tyrolean Skull Puppets (1850 – 1945)
The unique Skull Puppets made in Val Gardena, South Tyrol. These heads were handcrafted in series from the first half of the 19th century until … Read more
30+ Unsettling Posters of the Italian Fascist Propaganda
Fascist Propaganda Posters The Italian fascist regime soon understood the importance of communication and propaganda. The Fascist government made extensive use of propaganda to “inspire” … Read more
Facts, Images & History of the Carnival and the Masks of Venice
The Carnival and the Masks of Venice: Mistery, Illusion & Seduction Masks have always been used in the ancient tradition of Greek theatre, in the … Read more
15 of the Most Unsettling and Gruesome Paintings in Italian Art History
The most brutal paintings in Italian Art History We’ve made a list of ten of the most violent and terrifying art pieces in Italian art. Since ancient times, … Read more
Crespi d’Adda: The Model Village
Crespi d’Adda is a model company town in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy. The village was built by Cristoforo Benigno Crespi in 1877 and finished … Read more
Alfa Romeo Announces 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo
Alfa Romeo today unveiled the 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo, inspired by the 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, the brand’s legendary mid-engine sports car. Only … Read more
The new Renaissance of Palazzo Serristori
The restoration of one of Florence’s most important Renaissance buildings, which belonged to the Serristori’s family, loyal allies of the Medici family, is ongoing The … Read more