Stolen Italian Art: Can It Be Reclaimed?
Italian artworks have been threatened and pillaged several times over the centuries. Now some courts are asking them back.
Monica Vitti’s Proximal Affection
No actor was better at emoting love on the periphery.
Your Next Netflix Must-Watch: Zerocalcare
The show Strappare lungo i bordi is the new animated Netflix series you'll want to binge watch now.
Roman Holiday Defined an Era
How can a film shot seventy years ago be so captivating and relevant today?
Is Graffiti Always A Crime?
Seeing vandalism over owned property is increasingly common in Rome. This has brought back the debate over a million-dollar question: can artistic expression override the law?
Giacomo Abbruzzese: A Cinematic Parable Between Everyday Life And Mystery
The Taranto-born, Paris-based prolific filmmaker creates films that mix whimsy and intimacy while holding up the mirror to societal trends.
Sebastião Salgado and The Amazon Rainforest in Rome
Sebastião Salgado’s exhibit at MAXXI shows the vulnerability and beauty the rainforest offers and the threats that hinder its regeneration.
Fortunato Depero in Contemporary Italian Graphic Design
His works may resemble the contemporary graphic designs seen these days, but a peek at the dates will tell a different story. Even then, Fortunato Depero projected the future in the historical past.
How Netflix’s Zero Set The Path For A More Inclusive Media Landscape
A twist on the rampant invisibility of Black people in the Italian media landscape, Zero is a bright spot and a breakthrough.
Fuksas, The Cloud And The Criticisms
First a convention center and hotel, then a vaccination hub: how has the Cloud by Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas weathered the criticisms?