The whimsical world of MicroMischief: A street artist’s journey
Discover the inspiring story behind the street artist MicroMischief and her delightful stickers.
CUBO A.P.E. The most innovative project in terms of interior design, where luxury furniture is found
At CUBO A.P.E., the guarantee of wellness, comfort and leisure are transformed into a piece of art. Focused on design, art and architecture.
Discovering Rome: the Rione Monti district
The Rione Monti district has always been a world apart from the other areas of Rome; even its dialect was slightly different from the one spoken in the city. In order to make room for the famous Via dei Fori,…
Art exhibition Italy: celebrating 500 years of Palladio
In Vicenza celebrations have begun to celebrate the fifth centenary of the birth of Andrea Palladio. In fact, on September 20 we will see the inauguration of “Palladio 500” at the Palazzo Barbaran da Porto.Blog dolce vita already reported on…
Italy's biggest photographic exhibition: Italian world heritage sites on show
The beautiful Villa d’Este in Tivoli is hosting a photographic exhibition celebrating Italy’s treasures included on the UNESCO world heritage list. It makes a fantastic day trip from Rome to escape the city and see both a wonderful photo exhibition…
Saint Lawrence not a Caravaggio original
After news of a possible discover of a new Caravaggio painting - “San Lorenzo” - the painting has been determined not to be of Caravaggio origin. The ‘Martirio di San Lorenzo’ was originally reported by the Vatican newspaper, Osservatore Romano,…
The Making of the 2010 Pirelli Calendar video
The 2010 Pirelli Calendar is one of the best yet, having been shot by Terry Richardson in Brazil and featuring models such as Miranda Kerr, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Rosie Huntingdon, Eniko Mihalik and Catherine McNeil.You’ll be happy to know that…
Sam Way pics from Dolce & Gabbana book "Uomini"
We are back with more pics from Uomini (Italian for men), the Dolce & Gabbana book which is selling like hot cakes! Today we’ll get a closer look at super model Sam Way photographed by Mariano Vivanco! Uomini
Fiat 500 art car on show at Miami Exhibitalia
The Exhibitalia event is part of the Art Basel festival in Miami Beach and this year the Fiat 500 is on display both for arts’ sake and probably to generate more interest in the US market for the new pint-sized…
Florence: authorities removed Clet's sculpture
A few days ago French artist Clet set one of his sculptures made of glass and metal on a bridge in Florence, but the artwork was almost immediately removed by the authorities since he had not obtained any official permission…
Italian craft fair: Sant'Orso fair in Aosta
The town of Aosta will host an Italian craft fair on January 30th and 31st, which should have an alpine flavour. The Fiera di Sant’Orso has more than 1000 exhibitors displaying the creations of the Val d’Aosta’s artists and artisans.…
Rome's task force against art vandals
Touring Rome is more than enough for us to realise the historical and cultural patrimony of the city, but what we don’t always realise is how much Rome’s monuments and artworks are the subject of vandalism. Now, in the height…
Lapo Elkann opens his Milan house to Financial Times
In a long interview given to the Financial Times, Lapo Elkann, talked at length about his new house in Milan which the heir to the Agnelli Fortune personally redecorated. Located in Porta Ticinese, the house is 400 square metres in…
Milan Salone del mobile: Fendi Casa home collection preview
Fendi Home collection was first launched in 1989; this year at The Salone del Mobile in Milan, Fendi will present a collection of beautifully crafted sofas and armchairs made of velvet, silk and satin; all richly embroidered by skilful artisans.…
Italian manufacturing: bicycle revival with Taurus Biciclette
There is more cycling tradition in Italy than you make think and as we head to the height of the Italian summer, we take a look at the historic bicycle builder, Taurus. The company was originally established in 1908 and…
Top ten things to do in Florence
Florence is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world; according to Travel & leisure no other city can be compared to it. So if you arrive in Florence and you are in a hurry, maybe this article…
500th anniversary of Giorgione 's death: exhibition opens in Castelfranco Veneto
The celebrations for the 500th anniversary of Giorgione‘s death, which started back in May, have now reached their climax with a special exhibition entirely devoted to his early works and which will run until next April. This new and fascinating…
Bologna hosts exhibition on Federico Fellini
A spectacular exhibition dedicated to Italian film director Federico Fellini has been unveiled in Bologna, Emilia Romagna’s key city (Federico Fellini was born just a few miles way). Dall’ Italia alla Luna or From Italy to the Moon, is the…
Dinner at Italian Palladio's Villas: a visit to Veneto
If you want the ultimate Italian holiday, we can recommend a stay in one of the villas below. We’ve already looked at some of the masterpieces, in the form of Venetian villas, of the architect Palladio. From June to October…
Modern art in Milan: the Triennale and Italian design exhibition "Serie Fuori Serie"
While waiting for the Salone del Mobile, or furniture show to start in Milan, which will showcase the latest in modern interior design, we take a look at the permanent collection from the Italian design museum, Triennale, and the exhibition,…
Art exhibition in Padua: the Venetian city by Flemish artists
A new art exhibition in Padua is opening, putting on display the artworks owned by the Banca Antonveneta, as part of the bank’s private collection acquired over years of purchases. The exhibition runs from September 12th to November 4th.The artworks…
Raphael painting found in a cellar
Raffaello’s works are worth millions and even one of his smallest paintings if put on the block, could easily fetch 40 million euros! I say this because a small painting by this artist has just been found in a cellar…
Milan design week FuoriSalone
Milan design week event, FuoriSalone, is undoubtedly one of the most popular events in this Italian metropolitan city, and here we give you a few shots from the design show. With presentations, inaugurations, parties and events, the FuoriSalone can be…
Dsquared2 at Milan design week
The Salone del Mobile in Milan, has hosted an artistic installation from Dsquared², created by Dean and Dan Caten from the brand, in collaboration with American designer Gaston Marticorena.Lamps and sculptures called “Kinetic Art” feature kaleidoscopes inspired by the first…
Lexus L-finesse – crystallised wind on display at Salone del Mobile in Milan
The city of Milan will host in concomitance with the Salone del Mobile, one of the most important design fairs in the world, an exhibition devoted to the famous L-finesse-crystallised wind Lexus; visitors will have the rare opportunity to get…