Burri and Fontana share limelight. 20th-century art giants come together in Catania show
ANSA. he revolutionary creations of two of Italy's greatest 20th-century artists are spotlighted in an important new exhibition running in this Sicilian city. The event at the Palazzo Valle brings together around 100 masterpieces by Alberto Burri (1915-1995) and Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), both of whom had a profound impact on modern art. (Read the article)
Italian adults reluctant to fly the nest. Half of under-40s still living with parents, study says
ANSA. Italian offspring are as reluctant to fly the nest as ever with nearly half of those under 40 still living at home with their parents, according to a new study released Monday. The report by national statistics bureau Istat from data collected between 2003 and 2007 showed over 48% of Italians between the age of 18 and 39 under their parents' roofs. (Read the article)
Italian bubbly exports to USA overtake Frenck Champagne
ANSA. Exports of Italian sparkling wines to the United States this year overtook those of French champagne in volume and narrowed the gap in terms of value, according to the Italian Wine & Food Institute (IWFI). (Read the article)
December 28, 2009
Rwanda's Number 1 Art Ambassador
This article has appeared on The East African Magazine, Week of 26 December 2009
Galileo Galiei in the Past, Present, and Future
There was a large audience for the roundtable discussion on Galielo Galilei at the Italian Cultural Institute. Two important Italian scientists, Eugenio Coccia and Vittorio Canuto, participated in the debate moderated by Giorgio Einaudi, scientific director of the ISSNAF. The short film From Galileo to Hubble was also screened for audience members. The event is part of a seminar series on Italian scientific culture in New York
Galileo Galiei, tra passato, presente e futuro
Grande partecipazione alla tavola rotonda all’Istituto Italiano di Cultura su Galielo Galilei. Al dibattito, moderato dal Direttore Scientifico dell’ ISSNAF, Prof. Giorgio Einaudi, hanno partecipato gli scienziati italiani Eugenio Coccia e Vittorio Canuto. Proiettato anche un breve filmato (“From Galileo to Hubble”)
December 27, 2009
A digital narrative on Rwanda
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Amahoro. Peace, in Kinyarwanda.
New Jersey senator sends letter urging MTV to cancel Jersey Shore show
EXAMINER. Sen. Joseph Vitale of Woodbrige, New Jersey recently sent a letter asking that the show be removed off the air. Vitale, who is also the chairman of the The New Jersey Italian American Legislative Caucus, joins many other voices who feel that the show's portrayal of ethnic stereotypes has got to go. (Read the article)
Vatican mulls options over woman who lunged at pope
REUTERS. The Vatican said on Saturday it had not yet decided whether to take legal action against the woman who lunged at Pope Benedict while calls grew for more efficient security to protect the pontiff. (Read the article)
Racism Seen On The Rise In Italy
NPR. Activists in Italy say the level of racism in the country has worsened in recent years, and a number of events in the run-up to Christmas would seem to support that view. A campaign against illegal immigrants, called "Operation White Christmas," has been taking place in a small town near Milan. (Listen the story by Silivia Poggioli)
Jersey Shore: The Split on Stereotyping
Summing up the Italian-American controversy of the month. On newspapers, on television, and on the net...
A Taste of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Two restaurants in Friuli-Venezia Giulia showcase the great cuisine of this region
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