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Italian Capital of Culture 2029: There Are 17 Candidate Cities

The process leading to the designation of the 2029 Italian Capital of Culture has officially begun. The Ministry of Culture has released the list of municipalities and regional consortia that have submitted expressions of interest to compete for the ...
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Rome, the creators of the Climate Tree: Piazza dei Cinquecento needs to be reimagined

Following the debate that arose over the proposal to install a Bioclimatic Tree in Piazza dei Cinquecento in Rome, in front of Termini Station, the project’s designers—the architectural firm haascookzemmrich STUDIO2050— have issued a statement ...
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Trump Proposes the Lowest Budget for the Smithsonian in the Last Ten Years

The Donald Trump administration is proposing to reduce the federal budget for the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., by submitting the lowest funding request in the last ten years forfiscal year 2027. The plan, included in the White House’...
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The Way of St. Francis is born—a major route that brings together the main pilgrimage routes dedicated to the saint of Assisi

The “Cammino di Francesco – Il Cammino della Luce” is launched—a new project that brings together, in a single major route, the main pilgrimage routes dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi and the itineraries linked to the history of the Francisca...
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Frank Gehry's Benson House, one of his rare residential designs, is up for sale

A rare home designed by Frank Gehry (Toronto, 1929 – Santa Monica, 2025) has hit the California real estate market. It is the Benson House, the architect’s only residence in Calabasas, California—a project completed in 1981 that represent...
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Tashkent's Modernist Architecture Is Added to the UNESCO World Heritage List

Tashkent’smodernist architecture has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The decision was made by the World Heritage Committee during its 48th session, currently underway in Busan, recognizing an architectural heritage that c...
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Foreign Works of Art Loaned to Italy for Exhibitions Cannot Be Seized: New Law in Effect as of August 12

On August 12, 2026, the new law—published in the Official Gazette—will take effect, governingthe exemption from seizure of foreign works of art and cultural property loaned to Italy for temporary exhibitions. The measure aims to strengthen internatio...
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Farewell to Simone Forti, a pioneer of postmodern dance and contemporary performance

Simone Forti, an Italian-American artist considered one of the most influential figures in the history of postmodern dance and contemporary performance, has passed away at the age of 91. The news of her passing marks the end of an artistic journey th...
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Claudio Strinati Appointed President of the Higher Council for Cultural Heritage

Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli has expanded the Higher Council for Cultural Heritage and Landscape by appointing art historian Claudio Strinati as chair of the Ministry’s technical-scientific advisory body. The appointment takes effect on Ju...
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Greece: Mount Olympus is Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Mount Olympus, Greece’s highest peak and a symbol of Greek mythology, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The designation was approved during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Busan, South Korea, from July 19...
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London: They attached a photo of a mother from Gaza to a Picasso and defaced the floor—the culprits

Two activists from the British group Youth Demand were found guilty of criminal damage after they targeted a painting by Pablo Picasso at the National Gallery in London in October 2024 as part of a protest in support of Palestine. According to The Te...
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The Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza will close in 2027 for a one-year restoration project

The Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza is preparing to undergo one of the most significant restoration and consolidation projects in its recent history. The famous building designed by Andrea Palladio—recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered...
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The Palestinian site of Sebastia has been designated a World Heritage Site, despite Israel's opposition

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has approved the inscription of the archaeological site of Sebastia, in the West Bank (Palestine), and the complex of castles in the Jabal Amel region of Lebanon, to the World Heritage List and, at the same time, ...
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Val Gardena: The Summer Academy Returns—Two Weeks Dedicated to Drawing and Sculpture

From July 20 to August 1, 2026, the Val Gardena Summer Academy ( or Accademia Estiva) returns—an intensive program dedicated to drawing, sculpture, and plaster casting techniques, organizedby the La Vëta association. Now in its eighth edition, t...
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Ukraine: Ancient Chersonesos Taurica Added to UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger

The ancient city of Chersonesos Taurica and its chora ( i.e., the agricultural areas surrounding the settlement), located on the Crimean Peninsula inRussian-occupied Ukraine , have been inscribed on UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in Danger. Th...
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Trump has signs posted in front of the Smithsonian protesting its alleged “inaccurate information”

A new chapter in the clash between U.S. President Donald Trump and the Smithsonian Institution: Trump has signed an executive order mandating the installation of temporary signage outside the National Museum of American History in Washington to warn ...
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