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The Triglia d’Oro Painting Prize of Marina di Carrara is brought back to life in the research of scholar Maria Mattei

“Celeste nostalgia,” sang Riccardo Cocciante in 1982. And with the end of summer, when the beach resorts begin to empty out, the beach umbrellas are folded up, and the vacation season already seems a distant memory, a certain nostalgia re...
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The Regional Administrative Court overturns the appointment at Federico II: marine archaeology is not the same as mountain archaeology

The Campania Regional Administrative Court has overturned the decree by whichthe University of Naples Federico II had blocked the appointment of Elena Flavia Castagnino Berlinghieri as an associate professor. She had won a competitive selection proce...
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Germany: Berlin's Russian House to Close; Decision Made Following the Attempted Attack in Leipzig

"The contract for the Russian House in Berlin will be terminated," German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated during a joint press conference with Interior Minister Dobrindt held on September 1, 2026. The decision is part of the measures adopted ...
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Palazzo Madama: The Four Statues of Good Government Find a Home in the Carlo Emanuele I Gallery

Work is currently underway in Turin to relocate the four monumental allegorical statues of Good Government from Palazzo Madama. The sculptures, representing Justice, Liberality, Magnanimity, and Abundance, are being moved to the Carlo Emanuele I Gall...
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Works by Cézanne, Renoir, and Matisse Return to the Magnani-Rocca Foundation Following the Theft

The three works by Paul Cézanne, by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Henri Matisse, which were stolen from the Magnani-Rocca Foundation in Mamiano di Traversetolo ( Parma) last March and later recovered in Parma on August 14, are once again on publi...
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"Woke" strikes again: The Met cancels John Galliano's exhibition over an incident from 15 years ago

Has “woke” been consigned to the attic? Not at all! It has caused yet another stir in New York, where the Metropolitan Museum of Art has decided to cancel the exhibition dedicated to the famous British fashion designer John Galliano (Gibraltar, 1960...
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Milan: Piazza Santo Stefano Gets a Makeover—The Parking Lot Is Gone, and It’s Becoming a Greener Space

Milan: Renovation work on Piazza Santo Stefano begins tomorrow. The project, supported by a total investment of approximately 900,000 euros, aims to significantly improve the urban quality of the square, which is home to the Basilica of Santo Stefano...
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Dario Franceschini Reveals: “I Have Parkinson’s”

Inan exclusive interview with *Corriere della Sera*,Dario Franceschini spoke publicly for the first time about living with Parkinson’s disease, which he was diagnosed with in November 2020.The former Minister of Culture, one of the most influen...
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BPER Banca will open its new Cultural Center in L'Aquila on September 3 and the one in Ferrara in October

BPER Banca continues on the path it has embarked upon to transform its artistic heritage into a widespread cultural network that connects collections, regions, and communities. The La Galleria BPER project is expanding with new venues dedicated to ra...
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Theft at the MAK in Vienna: Queen Nazli of Egypt’s diamond necklace stolen

Another sensational heist has taken place at a museum: one of the most valuable pieces of jewelry in the collection was stolen from the MAK—Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna. Two men, who entered the Viennese museum posing as ordinary visitors, made o...
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Farewell to Franco Fontana, Master of Color Photography

Franco Fontana, one of Italy’s greatest masters of contemporary photography, has passed away at the age of 92. The Modena-based photographer, considered one of the world’s leading figures in contemporary art photography, died at his home....
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Rotterdam: The Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum Is Under Investigation for Corruption

The Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum in Rotterdam, one of the Netherlands’ most important cultural institutions and often cited as a global model for the way it has recently managed its collection storage facilities, is now embroiled in a corruption inv...
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Cremona: Damage to the Cathedral and the Civic Tower After the Storm

Cremona Cathedral sustained severe damage after the city was hit on the afternoon of Friday, August 28, by a violent storm accompanied by a tornado and hail. The severe weather, which struck the city after 4 p.m., caused widespread damage in various...
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The Pyramid of Cestius reopens after three years with new lighting

After three years of closure, the Pyramid of Cestius is once again open to the public, featuring a new lighting system and an archaeological area that has undergone restoration work. The work was carried out by the Special Superintendence of Rome as ...
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Major Theft in Spain: The Villena Treasure, a Rare Collection of Bronze Age Gold Artifacts, Has Been Stolen

The Villena Museum (MUVI) in Spain was the target of a robbery on Thursday morning aimed at stealing the Villena Treasure, one of the most important collections of prehistoric gold and silverwork in Europe. The museum has been placed under seizure by...
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In Brindisi, coastal erosion is erasing Torre Mattarelle, built in the 16th century

South of Brindisi , Torre Mattarelle—built in the 16th century and the last of the coastal towers in this area, a testament to the defensive system of the Kingdom of Naples— has finally collapsed. As reported in an article by Francesco Ribezzo Picci...
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