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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.

Striking Old Photographs of Sardinia in 1919

January 11, 2022July 28, 2020 by WeirdItaly

A collection of Old Images of Sardinia A series of rare images from the American National Red Cross photograph collection (Library of Congress) describe a … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian Art, Design & Photography, Italian History Tags old images of Italy, sardinia
Image from the movie "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"

5 Great Movies by Sergio Leone (with trailers and wallpapers)

June 28, 2022July 24, 2020 by WeirdItaly

Sergio Leone is considered one of the greatest masters of Italian cinema thanks to films such as the trilogy of dollars (A Fistful of Dollars, … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian Art, Design & Photography, Italian Cinema, Italian People Tags clint eastwood, enno morricone, sergio leone, spaghetti western
Antonio Rubino illustrations

The dreamy illustrations of Antonio Rubino

January 11, 2022July 21, 2020 by Matteo Damiani

The Art of Antonio Rubino Antonio Rubino, influenced by the Liberty style, has often been associated with Futurism for his surreal illustrations. Related: The Manifesto … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian Art, Design & Photography, Italian People Tags Antonio Rubino, Corriere dei Piccoli, illustrations, Italian comics
The hypnotic anamorphic image hidden in Santa Maria dei Monti, Rome

The hypnotic anamorphic image hidden in Santa Maria dei Monti, Rome

January 11, 2022July 12, 2020 by Matteo Damiani

An ancient anamorphic image is hidden in Rome Hidden in the Convent of Santa Maria dei Monti at the top of the Spanish Steps in … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian Art, Design & Photography, Italian History, What to see in Italy Tags illusion, Renaissance, rome, santa maria dei monti
110 Years of Alfa Romeo

A Historic Celebration: 110 Years of Alfa Romeo

June 24, 2020 by editorialista

To commemorate a milestone that very few automakers can match, Alfa Romeo today celebrates its 110th anniversary, reopening the doors to its historic museum in … Read more

Categories Italian Art, Design & Photography Tags alfa romeo, cars
Battista Anniversario

World Premiere: Automobili Pininfarina Unveils Battista Anniversario

March 2, 2020 by WeirdItaly

Automobili Pininfarina has unveiled the ultimate expression of the world’s first luxury pure-electric hyper GT, the Battista Anniversario. The Battista Anniversario celebrates 90 years since Battista … Read more

Categories Italian Art, Design & Photography Tags pininfarina
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Maserati MC20: the name of the new super sports car of the Trident Brand is announced

February 20, 2020 by WeirdItaly

MC20 means Maserati Corse 2020 and celebrates that the Brand will return to racing. The eagerly-anticipated Maserati super sports car will be named MC20.  The … Read more

Categories Italian Art, Design & Photography Tags italan cars
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‘Memoria e Passione’, Masterpieces of photography of Italy on display in Turin

January 23, 2020 by WeirdItaly

MEMORY AND PASSION. FROM CAPA TO GHIRRI. Masterpieces from the Bertero Collection. More than two hundred photographs shot by fifty authors from all over the … Read more

Categories Italian Art, Design & Photography Tags photography
The Maestro of Cinema: A Yearlong Celebration of Federico Fellini

The Maestro of Cinema: A Yearlong Celebration of Federico Fellini

January 20, 2020 by WeirdItaly

January 20, 2020 would have been Federico Fellini’s 100th birthday, so Incanto Productions & Favale Media are using the milestone to launch a yearlong tribute … Read more

Categories Italian Art, Design & Photography Tags federico fellini
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Festival of Italian and British Supercars Brings International Flair to 2020 NAIAS

January 13, 2020 by WeirdItaly

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today announced the addition of Motor Bella Presented by PNC Bank – a European supercar street festival – … Read more

Categories Events, Italian Art, Design & Photography Tags italian cars
The autodrome on the roof of the Fiat factories in Turin (at the Lingotto - 1928)

Top Italian car brands

June 5, 2020January 9, 2020 by WeirdItaly

Top Italian car brands include names such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati, synonymous with luxury, speed, and aerodynamics. The following is a list of some … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian Art, Design & Photography Tags bertone, pagani, pininfarina
Polcevera Park, East side: Sport Park and “Genoa in the Wood” (© The Big Picture, courtesy by SBA)

Stefano Boeri Architetti, Metrogramma Milano and Inside Outside win the competition for the Parco del Ponte in Genoa, the Polcevera Park

March 1, 2021October 9, 2019 by WeirdItaly

“A Red Steel Circle. A ring that embraces – passing under the new bridge – an area made of iron, water, cement, and asphalt. The … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian Art, Design & Photography, Latest Italian News and Videos Tags architecture, Genova, ponte morandi, Renzo Piano, Stefano Boeri
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The mesmerizing work of Franco Grignani

January 11, 2022September 23, 2019 by Matteo Damiani

The Art of Franco Grignani Franco Grignani (Pieve Porto Morone, 4 February 1908 – Milan, 20 February 1999) was an Italian graphic artist and artist. … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian Art, Design & Photography Tags design, geometric design
Manifesto of Futurist Cooking

The Manifesto of Futurist Cooking, A Meal that Prevented a Suicide

January 11, 2022April 14, 2019 by Matteo Damiani

What you need to know about the Futurist Cooking The ultimate aim of Futurist cuisine is the abolition of mediocrist daily life in the pleasures … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian Art, Design & Photography, Italian Dishes and Food Tags fascism, futurism, italian recipe
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The amazing Movie Posters of Silvano Campeggi

June 28, 2022August 30, 2018 by Matteo Damiani

The Art of Silvano Campeggi On 29 August died Silvano Campeggi (also known by the nickname “Nano”), painter and poster maker is known for having … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian Art, Design & Photography, Italian cinema news, Italian People Tags design, movie posters
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The Sabines: A Glimpse into an Ancient Italic Tribe

The Sabine Influence on Early Rome: A Lasting Impact. The Sabines, who lived in central Italy dur…
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The Religion of the Etruscan People

The Religion of the Etruscan People

The Gods and Goddesses of the Etruscan Pantheon: Rituals and Ceremonies in Etruscan Religion. The…
March 17, 2023
Featured, Italian History, Italian People, Roman deities
Valentine's Day: The Origin of The Day of Love

Valentine’s Day: The Origin of The Day of Love

Uncovering the Evolution of Valentine's Day: Tracing the Roots of the Day Dedicated to Love and Affe…
February 8, 2023
Featured, Italian History
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The Witches of Benevento: From Pagan Rites to Witchcraft

The Witch Trials of Benevento: the Mysterious World of the Janare and Their Magic The city of Ben…
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Ancient Rome’s Sacred Plants: History and Symbolism

Explore the Sacred Plants of Ancient Rome: Symbolism and Significance in Roman Culture The R…
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The Magic Rites Complex in Pompeii

The Magic Rites Complex (il Complesso dei Riti Magici) in Pompeii is a historical residence that was…
January 27, 2023
Featured, Italian History
Vanth

Vanth: the Chtonic Female Demon of the Etruscan Mythology

Examining the different attributes and symbols associated with Vanth, and the various ways in which …
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Charun: The Underworld Psychopomp of Etruscan Mythology

Tracing the Origins and Evolution of the Etruscan Underworld Deity Charun According to Etruscan m…
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Sabazius, Sabazios, the Sky Father God of the Phrygians and Thracians

Sabazius (Sabazios, also known as Σαβάζιος in Ancient Greek), an origin deity from Thracia or Anatol…
Italy Industrial Turnover in November 2021

Italy Industrial Turnover in November 2022: 0.9% MoM Increase and 11.5% YoY Rise

According to ISTAT, industrial turnover increased by 0.9% in November compared to the previous month…
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Bergamo and Brescia, Italian Capital Of Culture 2023

The Italian Capital of Culture 2023 will officially launch in Bergamo and Brescia on January 20th-22…
Italian Tourism, Government Efforts for Recovery

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