September 22, 2012
The Columbus Circle Art Project. Really?
Visiting with Cristoforo! Photo by J. Sciorra
What you find below is an email that Joseph Guagliardo sent out to a number of people a few days ago. Being one of the people on his list, I asked him if I could share it with you all here on i-Italy, so that more of you would also see it. He immediately said yes. While Mr. Guagliardo’s email below speaks to the specifics of the Columbus Statue’s current state of affairs — namely, the Tatzu Nishi enclosure and the creation of a living room in which to visit Columbus — it speaks to a series of much larger issues as well, albeit indirectly in this context.
Designers of Desire: Louise Gray for Pollini
There is an adage that says London fashion is about wild creativity, while Milan showcases clothes with polished craft and commercial appeal. So when the artful London-based Scottish designer Louise Gray collaborated with the 59-year-old Italian footwear brand Pollini , the result was about quirk as much as quality.
Prada Brings Back The Kimono At Milan Fashion Week
Deciphering a new collection by Miuccia Prada, who showed her latest women’s collection for next spring on Thursday night during Milan fashion week, is done through a series of clues.
It starts with the invitation – this time white plastic with plain black type – and then the set, which featured black and white painted pillars and a walkway reminiscent of a Japanese temple.
Romney Gaffe Reflects Real Sentiments
ASSISI, ITALY — Kate Middleton and Mitt Romney have learned the lesson that what occurs at a French villa or a party with rich folk should be assumed to be no more private than a tweet. But while the Duchess of Cambridge commanded sympathy, Mr. Romney found himself on the defensive. This is in part because the leaked tape of the Republican presidential candidate speaking to wealthy donors had a feel of authenticity. There was a fluency that sometimes eludes Mr. Romney when he is speaking in public.
Sharing a love of nature's bounty
There’s certainly no substitute for the fresh flavor of vegetables, herbs and fruit grown in our home gardens.
Every September, First District Federated Garden Clubs of New York State, under the direction of past director, Beverly Dyrack, hosts the annual Flower and Vegetable contest at the Richmond County Fair.
Fiat 500L Prototype First Drive
The Fiat 500 made a splashy entrance into the U.S. market, but its sales haven’t exactly taken off. CEO Sergio Marchionne told us: "It's no one's fault but mine. There weren't enough dealers, and the 500 alone wasn't the right car to establish the brand -- it's physically too small to be a big player.”
For Scandal-Weary Italians, Another Scandal
ROME — In this ancient city, most citizens view their politicians with a time-honored, world-weary disdain. But this week, images of regional officials cavorting at a toga party with a “return of Ulysses” theme have tested the patience of even Europe’s most cynical voters.
The Great Italian Island Caper
The island of Pantelleria sits 58 miles southwest of Sicily, which doesn't seem very significant until you realize it also sits 45 miles from Tunisia, making this Italian island closer to North Africa than to Italy.
Italian police 'track mafia with Facebook'
ROME (AFP) - Italian police are making use of Facebook to identify criminal networks and even to catch gangsters who cannot resist posting updates while on the run, L'Espresso weekly reported on Friday.
Will CIA Employees Be Extradited for Abu Omar Kidnapping?
On a chilly morning in February 2003 as he was walking to his mosque, Hassan Mustafa Osama Nasr was whisked off the Via Guerzoni in Milan, tossed into the back of a van and driven to a NATO air base in Aviano, Italy. From there, Abu Omar, as he’s commonly known, was flown by Learjet to Germany and then to Cairo where he was allegedly tortured for seven months, according to Amnesty International, which has an open case file on his kidnapping.
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