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.
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.
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.
The Best Italian Museums — The Italics Guide
Unsure where to go next? Let us help by narrowing your list with a selection of must-see museums and historic sites.
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.
Italian Art Heritage Abroad: The Estorick Collection Of Modern Italian Art
The gallery is one of London’s smaller museums, but it houses one of the most important collections of Italian modern art outside Italy.