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Before the Christmas break, I was an angel for the Angeli per un Giorno event. I had never had the opportunity to participate as I was always leaving for a trip during the winter vacation. Though I had heard about the event from my friends and had seen pictures, where
The Alinari National Museum of Photography has just opened Robert Capa in Italia 1943-1944, a poignant exhibition of work by this Hungarian photojournalist renowned for his images of war. Capa had a prolific career, working in 23 countries and chronicling 5 major wars.
Giorgio Vasari’s The Last Supper, a striking wooden panel painting that was virtually destroyed in Florence’s 1966 flood, has received a grant by fashion firm Prada, which restorers hope will allow them to return the work to the public. At the opening of a new
Anthony Tang says he is the first Chinese to have arrived in Prato, back in 1978. A physician who specialized in acupuncture, Tang, now retired, spends time teaching Chinese language and calligraphy to Italians. In the project Facewall Prato, consisting of 100 photographs of Italians with foreigners as friends, Tang
It looks increasingly likely that work will get under way on Florence’s second tramline, with work beginning perhaps as soon as the end of January 2014. First, financing for the project was approved by the banks immediately after Christmas once the administrator in charge of the tramvia
All set to be introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the Lamborghini Huracán is expected to redefine the benchmark in the luxury supercar segment. Boasting a V10 engine pumping 610 HP, acceleration of up to 100km/h in 3.2 seconds and a top speed
As the first half of the Serie A season drew to a close with a goalless draw against Torino, Fiorentina prepares for its next game versus Catania. The Viola outfit has gone four games without a defeat, maintaining a five-point margin over Napoli and keeping hopes alive for a
With another month before an exhibition of Dutch paintings opens at Palazzo Fava in Bologna, ticket sales are already going through the roof for the show, which will run from February 8 to May 25. The exhibition will feature works by seventeenth-century Dutch painters, on loan from the
Because of new legislation that came into force on January 9, from now on you’ll have to replace your driving licence as it expires. The legislation phases out the old-fashioned, pink brochure with the unsightly pink stickers stuck unceremoniously onto your licence. The process of
The Italian Senate has approved an amendment to the ‘save Rome decree’ presented by Sicilian senator Antonio D’Alì. The modification levies an additional tax for all those intending to visit volcanic areas. At present, a 2.50 euro landing tax can be charged upon arrival
With 40 million euro allocated by the Tuscan Region for public bus transit, more than 300 new buses will soon be taking to the roads in the cities and towns of Tuscany. The funds will purchase 304 new buses: 254 for operation within towns and cities, 44 in suburban
The last few weeks have been really busy ones at Basketball Affrico’s headquarters. Standings-wise, it was a horrible end of the year, with consecutive losses against Casalpusterlengo and week 14 route against Roseto. Fortunately, 2014 opened with a win in Chieti. While the defense has maintained
An early Christian basilica was unearthed during the excavation for the new Lavazza headquarters in Turin. A necropolis dating to the third century CE is among the oldest finds; in the fourth century, small mausoleums dedicated to early Christian figures were built in the same area of the city.
Spazio Alfieri, located at via dell’Ulivo 6, known for its popular mix of cinema, theatre, music, gastronomy, art and design has added a new element: café Zazie dans le Bistrò. Open daily from 5pm, the café is named after the adventurous fictional character Zazie,
Italian prime minister Enrico Letta and new leader of the Partito Democratico (PD) Matteo Renzi are discussing key issues such as electoral legislation, the so-called jobs act and a government reshuffle, and they appear to be in agreement about the need for swift and decisive action. Letta commented, ‘
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 is Museum Selfie Day around the world. A group of museum professionals called Culture Themes has issued a world-wide call to post selfies in our favourite museums. ‘The idea behind Culture Themes,’ explains Mar Dixon, one of the project’s organizers, ‘
Florence’s city museums have made a joint resolution for 2014: nine temporary exhibitions to be held in Florence’s leading state-owned museums as part of the eighth Un anno ad arte (A year of Art) initiative. The exhibitions include a tribute to Michelangelo, 450 years
Our events listing keeps you up-to-date on the latest and greatest in culture, music and other English-friendly entertainment. This is a selection of the best events in Florence and Tuscany. ART/Garbage Revolution January 22–26 Stazione Leopolda, Florence Maremma-based artist Rodolfo Lacquaniti
ODEON CINEMA piazza Strozzi 2 - tel. 055/295051 www.odeonfirenze.com For details and show times, see the venue websites listed. JANUARY 16–19 DISCONNECT The interwoven stories of three sets of people whose lives are somewhat derailed directly or indirectly through their use of
