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• Giuseppe Cavalli: The Lawyer-Photographer Who Championed Pure Photography artist

  Giuseppe Cavalli (1904–1961), a lawyer and photographer from Lucera, Italy, co-founded the La Bussola group in Milan in 1947 with Mario Finazzi, Ferruccio Leiss, Federico Vender,…

• Nasser Alzayani Wins Richard Mille Art Prize, Explores Memory and Loss artist

  Nasser Alzayani, the inaugural recipient of the Richard Mille Art Prize, delves into themes of memory and loss in his piece titled "Watering the distant, deserting the near." This…

• Scania Trasporti curates UVA artist in residence in Piedmont artist

  In July 2022, Scania Trasporti, established by Alessia Baranello (Campobasso, 1998) and Arianna Tremolanti (Roma, 1994), launched the inaugural UVA artist residency featuring Bea…

• Saype Brings Giant Hand Murals to Copacabana and Favela in Rio artist

  Franco-Swiss artist Saype has created two large-scale land art murals in Rio de Janeiro as part of his ongoing series Beyond Walls, which began in 2019 at the foot of the Eiffel…

• Simon Dee: Street Art Meets NFTs in NoCap Collection artist

  Simon Dee, a pseudonymous artistic project born in 2017 from a former member of the TDK Crew, one of Italy's most important graffiti communities, bridges street art and digital…

• French illustrator Jean-Jacques Sempé, co-creator of Le Petit Nicolas, dies at 89 artist

  Jean-Jacques Sempé, the celebrated French cartoonist and illustrator best known for co-creating the beloved children's series Le Petit Nicolas with René Goscinny, died on August…

• Julian Bedel's Fueguia 1833 opens perfume factory in Milan artist

  Argentine artist and perfumer Julian Bedel has opened a central production factory for his brand Fueguia 1833 in Milan, chosen for its entrepreneurial spirit and logistical…

• Photographer Alessandro Cimmino dies at 53 artist

  Alessandro Cimmino (1969–2022), a Neapolitan photographer, has died at 53. He studied architecture and was mentored by Mimmo Jodice and Vincenzo Castella. Working in Stefano…

• Giuseppe Lo Schiavo: bridging traditional art and NFTs artist

  Giuseppe Lo Schiavo, an Italian crypto artist born in 1986 in Calabria, pursued his studies in Architecture at Sapienza University of Rome, focusing on Visual Design. Relocating…

• Paolo Caccia Dominioni: Architect, Soldier, and Memory Keeper artist

  Paolo Caccia Dominioni, born in Nerviano in 1896 and passing away in Rome in 1992, was a multifaceted individual—an architect, artist, writer, and soldier. He enlisted in the…

• Maryam Al Balooshi on Ramadan Collaboration with Van Cleef & Arpels artist

  Maryam Al Balooshi, a prominent figure in calligraphy and aviation, has unveiled an innovative artwork titled 'Flowers of Values' in collaboration with Van Cleef & Arpels. This…

• Wissam Shawkat on Calligraphy, Van Cleef & Arpels, and His Largest Solo Show artist

  Calligrapher Wissam Shawkat created a masterwork for Van Cleef & Arpels' Perlée collection and Eid al-Fitr, blending traditional materials with contemporary design. The piece…

• Maurizio Lacavalla: The Italian Comic Book Artist Channeling David Lynch artist

  Maurizio Lacavalla, born in Barletta in 1992, is an Italian comic book artist known for his noir, enigmatic style that challenges readers. After studying at the Accademia di Belle…

• Rediscovering Nino Springolo, Venetian Landscape Painter artist

  Nino Springolo (1886-1975) defied his father's expectations in 1906 by announcing his desire to become a painter. After studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich (1909-1910)…

• Gianni Politi's Wind-Painted Sails and Phone Monologue artist

  Gianni Politi (Rome, 1986) has created a site-specific installation titled "Le fatiche di A.C." for Hypermaremma, consisting of ten painted windsurf sails installed on the ground…

• Marjani: From Sardinian Masks to Digital Illustration artist

  Gianluca Marras, known as Marjani (Sardinian for 'fox'), was born in Cagliari in 1979. His early work featured tragic and grotesque character designs blending local Sardinian and…

• Pietro Terzini: The Architect-Turned-Artist Conquering Instagram artist

  Pietro Terzini, an architect by training who worked with Gregotti Associati and Henning Larsen and served as digital manager for Chiara Ferragni, now creates art using branded…

• Prudence Flint's Silent Women: Erotic Tension in Recent Paintings artist

  Prudence Flint, an Australian artist born in Melbourne in 1962, is known for her expansive oil paintings that predominantly depict women, with infrequent portrayals of shy, nude…

• Painter Enrico Della Torre Dies at 91 artist

  Enrico Della Torre, a distinguished and private Italian artist, passed away at 91 in Teglio, Valtellina, where he often resided in the mountains. He was born in Pizzighettone and…

• New Artist Residency Launches in Calabrian Countryside artist

  A new artist residency has been established at La Pizzuta del Principe, an ancient estate surrounded by olive groves and vineyards in Strongoli, Calabria. The project is curated…

• Rediscovering Dialect Poet Albino Pierro artist

  Albino Pierro (1916–1996), a Lucanian dialect poet from Tursi, Italy, was repeatedly nominated for the Nobel Prize but never won. His life was marked by early loss: his mother…

• Francesco Jodice's Third and Final West Journey Documented on Instagram artist

  In August 2022, Francesco Jodice, born in Naples in 1967, will embark on the concluding phase of his extensive project focused on the American West, which began in 2014 and…

• Danielle De Picciotto: Music, Art, and the Love Parade artist

  Danielle De Picciotto, born in Tacoma in 1965, is a multidisciplinary artist and musician. In 1989, she co-founded the first Love Parade in Berlin with Dr. Motte and The Ocean…

• Mark van Leeuwen's Hand Lettering Artistry Featured artist

  Marco van Luijn, who operates under the professional name Mark van Leeuwen, is a freelance artist specializing in hand lettering and type design. He holds dual Italian and Dutch…

• Bart De Keyzer Creates Conceptual Tea Packaging Design for Sainsbury's artist

  Bart De Keyzer, operating under the name 3rd Floor, developed a conceptual packaging design project for Sainsbury's tea products. This self-initiated work emerged from the…

• Paola Anziché on Curiosity, Ecology, and the Earth in Artistic Practice artist

  Paola Anziché (Milan, 1975) discusses her artistic practice, which prioritizes receptivity and human relationships. After training at Brera Academy in Milan and the Städelschule…

• Packaging Design for Bella Ciao Beer Draws on Italian Futurism and 1970s Protest Imagery artist

  Designer Marçal Prats created packaging for Bella Ciao craft beer, a lager referencing the protest anthem. The design employs red, black, and white colors to convey protest power,…

• Serena Fineschi and the 'Piedino' in Ceramic Art artist

  During a residency at Cantieri Montelupo in Montelupo Fiorentino from July 19-22, 2022, artist Serena Fineschi, together with ceramist Patrizio Bartoloni, redefined the humble…

• Salvatore Iaconesi, New Media Art pioneer, dies at 49 artist

  Salvatore Iaconesi, a prominent Italian new media artist, designer, and robotic engineer, passed away at the age of 49 on July 18, 2022, in Calabria, as confirmed by his partner…

• Ettore Innocente: The Avant-Garde Artist Who Shunned the Market artist

  Ettore Innocente (1934–1987, Rome), a significant member of the Scuola di Piazza del Popolo alongside notable artists such as Mario Schifano, Tano Festa, Pino Pascali, and Jannis…

• Roberto Costantino: l'artista che anticipò la guerra delle immagini artist

  Roberto Costantino, nato a Burgsteinfurt nel 1965, è un artista attivo dalla fine degli anni Ottanta fino ai primi anni del XXI secolo, precorrendo l'attuale 'guerra delle…

• Miguel Rio Branco's Work Explores Wealth Contradictions and Inequality artist

  Miguel Rio Branco's artistic practice centers on contradictions of wealth and heightened critiques of social inequality. The year 2018 is noted as potentially decisive for…

• Jay Chou's 'Greatest Works of Art' video goes viral with Monet, Dalí, Magritte artist

  Taiwanese pop star Jay Chou released the music video for 'Greatest Works of Art' on July 6, 2022, set at Le Samaritaine in Paris. The video features Chou playing a vintage piano…

• Jonas Bendiksen's Photographic Archives Document Climate Change and Pandemic artist

  Photographer Jonas Bendiksen has created two distinct photographic series addressing contemporary global crises. His work titled "A tempestade que se aproxima" examines the…

• Ciriaca + Erre's 2-Year Walk from Matera to Africa as Performance Art artist

  Italian-Swiss artist Ciriaca + Erre (born 1973 in Matera) launched a durational performance titled '2 YEARS 2 WEEKS 2 DAYS - Homeless, Fearless, Borderless' on Earth Day, April…

• Chiara Valerio on Writing, Architecture, and the Future artist

  Chiara Valerio, born in Scauri in 1978, is a writer, editor, and translator. She has published numerous books including 'Così per sempre' (Einaudi, 2022), which she describes as…

• Italian artist and publisher Ezio Gribaudo dies at 93 artist

  Ezio Gribaudo, the Italian artist, editor, and collector, died on July 18, 2022, at age 93, surrounded by his family. Born in Turin in 1929, he collaborated with Lucio Fontana,…

• Serena Fineschi workshop explores loss of control and banality in art artist

  Serena Fineschi led a workshop titled "La primavera dell'impazienza" at Cantieri Montelupo in Montelupo Fiorentino on July 16-17, 2022. The workshop focused on the role of the…

• Mario Oddone Cavaglieri: The Painter of High Society Who Sought Solitude artist

  Mario Oddone Cavaglieri (Rovigo, 1887 – Pavie-sur-Gers, 1969) was an Italian painter known for depicting elegant women in richly furnished interiors. Born into an aristocratic…

• Kader Attia Advocates for Attention Reappropriation in Berlin Biennale Interview artist

  French-Algerian artist and curator Kader Attia, born in 1970, discussed his practice and the 2026 Berlin Biennale in a conversation at the KW Institute for Contemporary Art. A…