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Cloe Piccoli to Lead Miart: Appointed Artistic Director for the 2027–2029 Term

Fiera Milano has appointed Cloe Piccoli as the new artistic director of miart for the 2027–2029 term. This decision is part of the development strategy through which the fair organizer intends to support the evolution of the event, building on the we...
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Rome Launches "Il grande freddo": Free Movie Theaters, Libraries, and Cultural Spaces to Beat the Heat

To combat the high summer temperatures, Roma Capitale is launching *Il grande freddo*, a project designed to offer residents air-conditioned spaces where they can find relief from the heat and, at the same time, enjoy free cultural experiences. The i...
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Vicenza: He ran a fake Roman theater built with weathered stones—now in jail

He ran a fake archaeological site, the so-called Berico Amphitheater ( which was actually a theater), located in Arcugnano, near Vicenza, and organized tours (with tickets costing up to 40 euros) and events: the man in charge, 69-year-old Franco Malo...
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L'Aquila: The New La Galleria BPER Cultural Center Opens

The new La Galleria BPER Cultural Center in L'Aquila will open to the public on Thursday, September 3, 2026. It is housed in Palazzo Farinosi Branconi ( L'Aquila), which has been returned to the city following restoration and repurposing. The officia...
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EU Spokesperson Announces Withdrawal of Funding for the Russian Pavilion at the Biennale

The European Union will revoke the 2 million euro grant allocated to the Venice Biennale for the 2026–2028 period. The announcement was made a few hours ago by European Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier, who confirmed to the Brussels corresponde...
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Opera Laboratori Expands into Restoration by Acquiring Fratelli Navarra: Opera Navarra Is Born

Opera Laboratori, one of Italy’s leading companies in museum production and cultural heritage management, is expanding its presence in the field of monumental restoration and the enhancement of Italy’s cultural heritage throughthe acquisition of Frat...
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In Parabita (Lecce), a new work by Rossella Biscotti kicks off the second edition of Ipogea

The “Parabita per il contemporaneo” project continues in Parabita (Lecce) with the second edition of “Ipogea, ” which will feature the unveiling of Rossella Biscotti’s permanent installation *L’uomo che cammina all’indietro* on July 23, 2026. The ini...
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Japan: The Law on Desecration of the Flag Divides the Country and Alarms the Art World

In Japan, the new law establishing the crime of desecrating the national flag is fueling a heated political, legal, and cultural debate. Desecration is already a crime under the country’s Penal Code, but now the new measure—approved by the National D...
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The submerged village of Lake Vagli could resurface in 2028: President Giani's hypothesis

2028 could be the year when Fabbriche di Careggine—the medieval village submerged by the waters of Lake Vagli in Garfagnana, Tuscany—reemerges. The president of the Tuscany Region, Eugenio Giani, has finally indicated a possible date, revealing that ...
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Restoration of the Rocchetta Mattei, the iconic monument of the Bolognese Apennines, has been completed

Restoration work on the Rocchetta Mattei, one of the most iconic monumentsof the Bolognese Apennines and a symbol of the region’s cultural and tourism revival, has been completed. The completion of the work was celebrated at the historic residence of...
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Pro-Russian Georgia will demolish Fuksas's Rike Concert Hall, a symbol of the country's modernization

The Rike Concert Hall in Tbilisi, Georgia—one of the most recognizable structures designed by Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas—is set to be demolished. The Department of Architecture of the Georgian capital’s municipal government has issued a permit a...
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Bad Weather in the Upper Garda Area: The Main Mast of the “Nave Puglia” Has Broken at the Vittoriale

The violent wave of bad weather that hit the Upper Garda region also caused extensive damage to the Vittoriale degli Italiani, highlighting the growing vulnerability of historical and monumental heritage to extreme weather events. Among the most seri...
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Aeolian Islands: In Lipari, Art Descends into the Depths with a Submerged Sculpture Dedicated to Sebastiano Tusa

There is a Latin verse, *Abyssus abyssum invocat*(“the abyss calls to the abyss”), which served as the inspiration for the sixth edition of EOLIè – Art, Literature, and Society—the cultural festival that, from July 3 to 6, 20...
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The Metropolitan Museum is returning more than 45 artifacts that were illegally removed to Italy

The District Attorney of Manhattan ( New York, United States), Alvin L. Bragg Jr., announced the return of 59 cultural artifacts to their respective countries of origin— Italy, Iraq, and Indonesia—following three separate official ceremonies that mar...
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The Fortress of San Leo (Rimini) Gets a Makeover with a New, Accessible Tour Route

A new communication system, a new visual identity, updated information panels, and a dedicated website: the Fortress of San Leo in San Leo (Rimini) is launching a comprehensive project to revamp the visitor experience, with the goal of making the mon...
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Rome: Restoration of Colle Oppio Park Completed—Fountains, Entrances, and Historic Plumbing System Restored

In Rome, restoration and enhancement work on Colle Oppio Park, carried out by the Capitoline Superintendence for Cultural Heritage as part of the Caput Mundi PNRR program, has been completed. The project focused on some of the park’s main monumental ...
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