October 31, 2012
It happened today
1512 A.D.: after 4 years of hard work, Michelangelo finally finishes to paint the 1000 square meters frescoes of the Cappella Sistina in Rome. The Chapel is located in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope.
October 30, 2012
Paintings, fountains and Hard Rock...Café !
If you haven't reserved the entrance tickets to the exhibition of Vermeer at Le Scuderie del Quirinale, expect to stand in queue for at least 35 minutes.
After all, it's not a big deal. Queuing is sometimes interesting, especially when you're surrounded by
After all, it's not a big deal. Queuing is sometimes interesting, especially when you're surrounded by
October 27, 2012
Flea and Antique markets on Sunday, 28
Antique market
Location: Largo della Giustiniana
Opening at 9.00 a.m. until sunset, it showcases various types of objects, such as prints, paintings, modern art, china and silver as well as craftsmanship.
Borghetto Flaminio Flea Market
Location: Piazza della Marina, 32
Five pavilions with more than 200 stands full of curious objects: from bags and belts to vinyl records, from chandeliers to toys, from extravagant bijoux to vintage clothing and telephones. Uptown ladies come here to discard their beautiful wardrobe.
Explora, the Childrens' Museum, is right next door.
Opening at 10.00 a.m.
Location: Largo della Giustiniana
Opening at 9.00 a.m. until sunset, it showcases various types of objects, such as prints, paintings, modern art, china and silver as well as craftsmanship.Borghetto Flaminio Flea Market
Location: Piazza della Marina, 32
Five pavilions with more than 200 stands full of curious objects: from bags and belts to vinyl records, from chandeliers to toys, from extravagant bijoux to vintage clothing and telephones. Uptown ladies come here to discard their beautiful wardrobe.
Explora, the Childrens' Museum, is right next door.
Opening at 10.00 a.m.
October 25, 2012
COMING SOON
Ennio Morricone in concert
Who doesn't know Ennio Morricone? Composer, orchestrator and conductor, he has scored over 400 films working with many Italian and international directors, such as Bernardo Bertolucci, Pierpaolo Pasolini, Brian de Palma, Oliver Stone, Roman Polanski and Pedro Almodovar, just to name a few.
On November 16 he will perform at the Palalottomatica in Rome. He will also hold concerts in Milan, Bologna, Turin and Florence. To buy tickets, visit www.ticketone.
Who doesn't know Ennio Morricone? Composer, orchestrator and conductor, he has scored over 400 films working with many Italian and international directors, such as Bernardo Bertolucci, Pierpaolo Pasolini, Brian de Palma, Oliver Stone, Roman Polanski and Pedro Almodovar, just to name a few.
During his long career, Morricone has received innumerable prizes, that include 1 Grammy Awards, 3 Golden Globes and 5 Oscar nominations.
His most famous film soundtracks include Cinema Paradiso, The Untouchables, Once upon a time in America, The Mission and U-turn.
On November 16 he will perform at the Palalottomatica in Rome. He will also hold concerts in Milan, Bologna, Turin and Florence. To buy tickets, visit www.ticketone.
October 22, 2012
A weekend in the name of art
Somehow, I am proud of myself for having visited the exhibition "Guttuso 1912-2012". Until last Friday, I was absolutely sure I did not like his paintings, but then I realized, that my judgement dated back to a long time ago. And remembering Thoreau's quote: "Things do not change, we change", I wondered whether my artistic taste had changed meanwhile. If so, why not approaching Guttuso's art once again? After a few phone calls, I had all set: friends, tickets and a late evening dinner reservation.
October 19, 2012
COMING SOON
Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar at Palazzo Sciarra
Opening on October, 23, the exhibition titled: "Akbar the great. Emperor of India", will feature 150 works, that testimony the splendor of the Moghul court. Paintings, book illustrations, rare carpets, objects and weapons will evoke the historical and social environment under the reign of Akbar, who has been a highly enlightened sovereign of the XVI century.
Palazzo Sciarra will be open from Tuesdays through Sundays, from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Opening on October, 23, the exhibition titled: "Akbar the great. Emperor of India", will feature 150 works, that testimony the splendor of the Moghul court. Paintings, book illustrations, rare carpets, objects and weapons will evoke the historical and social environment under the reign of Akbar, who has been a highly enlightened sovereign of the XVI century.Palazzo Sciarra will be open from Tuesdays through Sundays, from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.
October 17, 2012
Parco dei Mellini
Among the numerous, and most popular, parks of Rome, Parco dei Mellini surely deserves a special mention. Not only because it is the seat of the Astronomical Observatory and Copernican Museum,
but also because it is a natural reserve particularly beautiful.
The easiest entrance to the park is located where Via Trionfale intersects the so-called Panoramica. On the right hand side of the street, a road, surmounted by an ancient arch, leads both to
but also because it is a natural reserve particularly beautiful.
The easiest entrance to the park is located where Via Trionfale intersects the so-called Panoramica. On the right hand side of the street, a road, surmounted by an ancient arch, leads both to
October 15, 2012
Caffé delle Arti at Museum of Modern Art
On September 22, the exhibition "Warhol: headlines" ended at the National Gallery of Modern Art in Rome. After a great success.
On the left side of the same building, "Caffé delle Arti" is a great location to
On the left side of the same building, "Caffé delle Arti" is a great location to
October 12, 2012
COMING SOON
Renato Guttuso at the Complesso del Vittoriano
In occasion of the centenary of Guttuso's birth, the city of Rome celebrates the sicilian artist with a major exhibition opening today, October, 12. The aim of the retrospective, that will feature 100 of his works, is to show the whole creative path of his artistic activity, that was also influenced by artists devoted to different disciplines.
"Guttuso 1912-2012"
Oct,12 - Feb,10 2013
In occasion of the centenary of Guttuso's birth, the city of Rome celebrates the sicilian artist with a major exhibition opening today, October, 12. The aim of the retrospective, that will feature 100 of his works, is to show the whole creative path of his artistic activity, that was also influenced by artists devoted to different disciplines."Guttuso 1912-2012"
Oct,12 - Feb,10 2013
October 10, 2012
An extremely elegant way to share a personal success
The other day I bought a magazine, that came with a brochure promoting the 10th anniversary of the famous Louis Ghost chair. In the back cover I read this:
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