Is The Mona Lisa Just Another Painting?
I once asked a group of university students what they thought of the Mona Lisa. One young woman immediately raised her hand and said: it is just another painting.
Culture In Crisis — A Cautionary Tale Of A City Moving At Two Speeds
Despite its decline, Venice teems with more and more cultural events. Covid-19 has temporarily changed all that, but this interim will very probably end when the virus emergency passes.
Presenting: Venice, An Odyssey — Hope And Anger In The Iconic City
The exclusive Italics Magazine series based on a new book looks at what makes Venice tick.
Sex, Romance And Venice’s Women — A Reputation Centuries Old
Behind it a proud record of empowered women who made a difference.
Carnevale: Indulging The Italian Way
The origins of this global celebration are all the more reason why Italy deserves a moment.
Who Is Venetian?
When does one belong to Venice? The question of identity become critical with depopulation of the city.
New Archaeology Spurs A Revolution In Venetian History
Venice revealed as slave-trading pirate nation later reclothed as Roman progeny.
Is Venice Dying? The Answer: That’s Not The Right Question
Worries about the death of Venice distract from the issue.
A Future For The Past: The Venice Paradox
Venetians made their choice in the September 2020 elections and went for the quick-money option — but due to climate change and the legacy of the virus that may not be straightforward.