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• Julia Ducournau wins Palme d'Or at Cannes 2021 for 'Titane' award

  At the 74th Cannes Film Festival, Julia Ducournau won the Palme d'Or for her film 'Titane', becoming the second woman to win the top prize after Jane Campion in 1993. The award…

• Marco Bellocchio to Receive Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes award

  Italian filmmaker Marco Bellocchio (born 1939 in Bobbio) will be awarded the Honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival on July 13, 2021, recognizing his extraordinary…

• Quirino De Giorgio monograph wins DAM Architectural Book Award award

  The 12th edition of the International DAM Architectural Book Award, organized by the Frankfurt Book Fair and the Deutsches Architekturmuseum (DAM), selected ten winners including…

• Jodie Foster Receives Cannes Palme d'Or from Pedro Almodóvar award

  During the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, Jodie Foster received the honorary Palme d'Or in recognition of her illustrious career. This event occurred on the festival's red carpet,…

• Meno di 30: Second Edition of Italian Under-30 Film Award award

  The second edition of Meno di 30, an award for Italian cinema talents under 30, was presented during the Festival del Cinema di Spello. Created by Silvia Saitta with Stefano…

• Renata Boero Wins Premio Arte: Sostantivo Femminile 2021 award

  Renata Boero, born in Genoa in 1936 and celebrated for her use of natural pigments, is among the eight female recipients of the Premio Arte: Sostantivo Femminile 2021. This award,…

• Vaste Programme Wins Young Italian Photography Competition award

  In Reggio Emilia, the eighth Concorso della Giovane Fotografia Italiana recognized Vaste Programme (comprising Giulia Vigna, born 1992; Leonardo Magrelli, born 1989; and…

• Le Sorelle Macaluso Wins Best Film at Nastri d'Argento 2021 award

  Emma Dante's "Le sorelle Macaluso" won Best Film at the 2021 Nastri d'Argento awards, held at the MAXXI in Rome instead of the traditional Teatro antico di Taormina for the second…

• Collezione Maramotti relaunches Max Mara Art Prize and hosts Atelier dell'Errore concert award

  The Collezione Maramotti, established by Achille Maramotti (who passed away in 2005) within the old Max Mara factory, is reviving two significant initiatives after a hiatus due to…

• David di Donatello 2021: Volevo nascondermi trionfa con 7 premi award

  La 66ª edizione dei David di Donatello, tenutasi nel 2021 al Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, ha visto il film "Volevo nascondermi" di Giorgio Diritti dominare con sette premi, incluso…

• Vibo Valentia Named Italian Book Capital 2021 award

  Vibo Valentia has been awarded the title of Capitale Italiana del Libro 2021. The announcement was made during a press conference attended by Culture Minister Dario Franceschini…

• Rafael Moneo Wins Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale award

  Rafael Moneo, a native of Tudela born in 1937, is set to be honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Architecture Biennale, which commences on May 22,…

• Oscar-winning documentary 'Colette' originated in a VR video game award

  The short documentary 'Colette' won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject at the 2021 Oscars. It was originally created for the virtual reality video game 'Medal of…

• Nomadland Wins Best Picture at 2021 Oscars award

  The 93rd Academy Awards, held on April 25, 2021, in Los Angeles, saw Nomadland win Best Picture, with director Chloé Zhao taking Best Director. The ceremony, organized by Steven…

• World Press Photo 2021: Italian Photographers Win Multiple Awards award

  The World Press Photo 2021 winners have been announced, with Danish photographer Mads Nissen winning World Press Photo of the Year for "The First Embrace," depicting Rosa Luzia…

• Roberto Benigni to Receive Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice Film Festival award

  At the 78th Venice International Film Festival, scheduled from September 1 to 11, 2021, Italian actor and director Roberto Benigni will receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime…

• Second Edition of Italian Architecture Prize Launches with MAXXI and Triennale Milano award

  The second edition of the Italian Architecture Prize (Premio Italiano di Architettura) has been launched, jointly organized by MAXXI Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo in…

• ALA Art Prize 2021: New Corporate Collection for Naples award

  ALA, a Naples-based leader in advanced logistics and precision mechanical components for aerospace, has launched the ALA Art Prize 2021 through its ALA for Art program. Founded in…

• Minari's Oscar Nominations Spark Debate on American Identity in Film award

  Lee Isaac Chung's film 'Minari' has received six Academy Award nominations for the 2021 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Steven Yeun, Best Supporting…

• Wayne McGregor Awards Golden and Silver Lions for Venice Dance Biennale award

  Wayne McGregor, the new director of the Venice Dance Biennale, has awarded the Golden Lion to Germaine Acogny and the Silver Lion to Oona Doherty. Acogny is a leading figure in…

• 93rd Academy Awards nominations announced with Italian films Pinocchio and Laura Pausini's song award

  Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra announced the nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards, scheduled for April 25, 2021. The ceremony will be held in person at multiple locations…

• Kaija Saariaho and Neue Vocalsolisten Stuttgart Win Biennale Musica Lions award

  The 2021 Lions of the Biennale Musica have been presented to Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho, who is honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, and the Stuttgart vocal…

• World Press Photo 2021 Finalists Announced, Two Italians Among Nominees award

  The World Press Photo 2021 competition has named 45 finalists from 28 countries. Six photographers are vying for the World Press Photo of the Year: Evelyn Hockstein (USA) for…

• Lina Bo Bardi Wins Golden Lion at 17th Venice Architecture Biennale award

  The Golden Lion at the 17th Venice Architecture Biennale has been bestowed upon Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) in recognition of her significant contributions to architecture, design,…

• Chloé Zhao's 'Nomadland' Sweeps Critics Choice Awards 2021 award

  At the 2021 Critics Choice Awards, Chloé Zhao's 'Nomadland' won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Adapted Screenplay, solidifying its frontrunner status…

• Gea Casolaro Wins Italian Council with Mare Magnum Nostrum award

  Gea Casolaro (Rome, 1965), a Roman artist based in Paris, has won the eighth edition of Italian Council with her project "Mare Magnum Nostrum." The work involves an online…

• Marcantônio Vilaça Prize Extends Application Deadline to March 22 award

  The Marcantônio Vilaça Prize has extended its application deadline to March 22. This award recognizes contemporary Brazilian artists. Aline Motta, a previous recipient, explores…

• Pritzker Prize 2021: Anticipating Architecture's Top Honor award

  The Pritzker Architecture Prize 2021 is approaching, with the winner set to receive $100,000 and a bronze medal inscribed with Vitruvian principles. Established in 1979 by the…

• Golden Globes 2021: The Crown and Nomadland Triumph Amid Controversy award

  The 2021 Golden Globes ceremony, held virtually due to the pandemic, saw major wins for Netflix's The Crown and Chloé Zhao's Nomadland. The event was co-hosted by Tina Fey from…

• Museo Licini in Ascoli Piceno Reopens with New Prize and Exhibitions award

  On March 27, 2021, the Museo Licini in Ascoli Piceno reopened its doors following a revitalization that commenced on February 19 with the launch of Roberto Lacarbonara's book.…

• Re:humanism Prize 2021 Winners Announced award

  The Re:humanism Prize's second edition, which emphasizes contemporary art and artificial intelligence, attracted more than 200 submissions. Curated by Daniela Cotimbo, it unveiled…

• Three Italian Projects Finalists for Fedora Prize 2021 award

  The Fedora platform has revealed the finalists for the 2021 Fedora Prizes, aimed at fostering innovation in opera, ballet, digital arts, and education. Out of 34 projects chosen…

• Cinello Unlimited Award Launches to Honor Digital Art and Culture award

  The inaugural Premio Cinello Unlimited has been unveiled to honor outstanding achievements in art, culture, and digital innovation. Established by John Blem and Franco Losi,…

• Biennale Teatro 2021: Warlikowski and Tempest Win Golden Lions award

  The Biennale di Venezia has awarded its 2021 Teatro Golden Lions to Polish director Krzysztof Warlikowski (Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement) and British poet-performer Kae…

• Golden Globes 2021: Nomadland, Mank, and Promising Young Woman Lead Nominations award

  The Golden Globes 2021 nominations were announced, with Nomadland, Mank, and Promising Young Woman among the top contenders. The ceremony, originally postponed due to the…

• Mies van der Rohe Award 2022: 449 Projects Nominated Across Europe award

  The Mies van der Rohe Award 2022, part of the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture, has revealed a total of 449 nominated projects, with Spain and France at the…

• European Museum Academy Launches Art Museum Award for European Museums and Galleries award

  The European Museum Academy, a foundation based in The Hague established in 2009 on the tenth anniversary of museologist Kenneth Hudson's death, has launched the Art Museum Award.…

• Art Rights Prize Names Winners of Inaugural Digital Edition award

  The inaugural Art Rights Prize, a digital accolade for artists initiated by Andrea Concas, has wrapped up with a virtual exhibition available until February 28, 2021. This…

• Procida Named Italian Capital of Culture 2022 award

  On January 18, 2021, the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, under the leadership of Minister Dario Franceschini, announced Procida as the Italian Capital of…

• Rabindranath Tagore's Multidisciplinary Legacy and 1913 Nobel Prize in Literature award

  Rabindranath Tagore, a Bengali polymath, received the 1913 Nobel Prize in Literature for his spiritual poetry collection Gitanjali, becoming the first non-European laureate. His…