Are Museums A Sign of Hope for Italy?
As measures controlling coronavirus eased, museums have reopened their doors to the public in most of Italy.
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?
Giuseppe Conte: Italian Of The Year 2020
In the most dramatic year that most of us have faced in our lifetimes, President Giuseppe Conte showed the world what leadership could be.
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.
Roman Holiday Defined an Era
How can a film shot seventy years ago be so captivating and relevant today?
Can Italian Culture Survive Covid-19?
Art and culture will only thrive once we treat it as a tool for economic recovery.
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.
How Can Italian Cinema Be Revived?
The resuscitation of Italian cinema began over twelve years ago, with the gateways to contemporary themes and styles to cinema having opened.
Monica Vitti’s Proximal Affection
No actor was better at emoting love on the periphery.
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.