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Virtual tours of New York street art: online platforms offer digital exploration digital
Art lovers can now discover the murals of New York City through Street Art Cities, which spans 637 cities across 79 countries, showcasing 1,183 pieces in NYC, including 16…
Talk Together: ripensare il digitale nella cultura post-lockdown digital
Durante il lockdown, molte istituzioni culturali hanno dovuto interrompere i servizi di persona, spingendole a creare contenuti online. Un'iniziativa interessante è il format Talk…
Streets of Rage 4 Revives Classic Beat 'Em Up Series with Hand-Drawn Visuals digital
The video game Streets of Rage 4 has been released, continuing the classic beat 'em up franchise originally developed by SEGA in the 1990s. The new installment features hand-drawn…
Francesco Vezzoli Launches 'Love Stories' on Fondazione Prada's Instagram digital
On May 11, 2020, Francesco Vezzoli presented 'Love Stories – A Sentimental Survey', a 24-hour interactive project on Fondazione Prada's Instagram account. The work uses 10-second…
Damien Hirst Spin Paintings Come to Snapchat for Charity digital
Snapchat users can now create their own virtual Spin Paintings by Damien Hirst using augmented reality. The feature, accessed via Hirst's Snapchat account, allows anyone to…
Autoprogettazione: progetti d'artista fai-da-te durante la quarantena digital
Il sito www.autoprogettazione.com raccoglie progetti di artisti contemporanei da realizzare a casa con materiali semplici. Curato da Toni Merola, Nicola Pellegrini e Bianca…
Semplice and Abduzeedo Launch Monthly Portfolio Showcase Series digital
In May 2020, Semplice, a portfolio platform developed by designers, initiated a collaborative project with Abduzeedo to feature outstanding online portfolios. The initiative…
Cattività: A Short Film on Roman Rooftop Life During Lockdown digital
Photographer and photo-editor Alberta Cuccia moved to her new apartment in Rome's Testaccio district just one month before the COVID-19 lockdown. Like many buildings in the…
Libraries Rediscovered During COVID-19: Digital Services Surge digital
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Italian libraries defied expectations of decline, experiencing a revival. There was a notable rise in digital lending, online courses, webinars, and…
Robert Wilson launches online Viewing Room for his Video Portraits digital
Amid the coronavirus lockdown, artist Robert Wilson, born in Waco in 1941, has introduced a dedicated Viewing Room on his website showcasing his Video Portraits. This online…
Florence's Statues Speak in Lockdown Video Tribute digital
The video project 'To humans, from Florence – Un video per Firenze' offers a statue's-eye view of Florence emptied by the COVID-19 pandemic. Created by communication studio…
Diari d’artista Podcast Gives Voice to Artists in Lockdown digital
The independent podcast "Diari d’artista" launched on March 31, 2020, on platforms including Spotify, Spreaker, and iTunes. Created by art historian and museum educator Sara…
Negro Studio Collaborates with PLENTY on National Geographic Kids Branding Redesign digital
Negro Studio has been engaged by PLENTY to develop proposals for rebranding the National Geographic Kids identity. The collaboration involves creating new visual concepts for the…
Pandemic drives record gaming engagement and creative uses of video games digital
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, video games played a crucial role in fostering social connections. In March 2020, gaming expenditures in the US surged by 35% compared to the previous…
Stefan Cooke and Jake Burt Document Latest Fashion Collection Using Scanner Technology digital
Designers Stefan Cooke and Jake Burt have created a new fashion collection that was photographed using scanner technology rather than traditional photography. The project was…
Pillow Talk: nuova piattaforma audio per l'arte contemporanea digital
La galleria Matèria di Roma ha lanciato una nuova iniziativa chiamata Pillow Talk, dedicata ai contenuti audio culturali. Fondata da un gruppo di creativi, tra cui Niccolò Fano e…
Biennale Danza di Venezia goes online with 20-year archive digital
The Venice Biennale's dance festival is presenting a digital retrospective, '20 anni di Danza alla Biennale', featuring videos, photos, interviews, and reflections from…
Wim Wenders' 'Pina' streams for free on May 8 with live debate digital
On May 8 at 8:30 PM, the platform Mymovieslive will host a free live-streamed debate featuring dance and cinema experts, followed by Wim Wenders' film 'Pina'. The discussion will…
Dirty Seagulls' drone footage captures Rome's eerie lockdown emptiness digital
During the Covid-19 lockdown, the Italian drone collective Dirty Seagulls produced spectacular first-person-view (FPV) videos of Rome's deserted monuments, including Piazza…
Artists in Quarantine: Balcony Art Project by L'Internationale digital
Inspired by the Italian custom of balcony gatherings during the COVID-19 lockdown, a worldwide art initiative has emerged. Titled Artists in Quarantine and supported by…
Four Musical Projects Responding to Pandemic Lockdown digital
During the COVID-19 lockdown, four creative music projects emerged online, promoting communal experiences and reflecting on solitude. Elli Records, a label from Italy and France,…
Centre Pompidou Launches Prisme7 Video Game Featuring Masterpieces digital
On April 24, 2020, the Centre Pompidou in Paris introduced Prisme7, its inaugural video game aimed at individuals aged 12 and older, designed to delve into modern and contemporary…
Forum dell'Arte Contemporanea goes online amid pandemic digital
The Forum dell'Arte Contemporanea, which first took place in Prato in 2015 and later in Genoa, Turin, and Bologna, has launched an online event to address the crisis in the…
Veneto's theaters go digital during coronavirus lockdown digital
During the COVID-19 lockdown, theaters in Veneto, Italy, transitioned to online platforms. In Verona, the Altro Teatro series, under the direction of Carlo Mangolini, transformed…
Italy's May Day concerts go virtual with Patti Smith, Sting, Vasco Rossi digital
Due to COVID-19, Italy's May Day concerts transitioned to an online format. The highlight, 'Concerto del Primo Maggio' in Rome, was broadcast on Rai 3, Rai Radio 2, and Rai Play…
Virtual Reality's Potential and Failures: From Oculus Quest to Smart Working digital
The article explores the history and current state of Virtual Reality (VR), from its conceptual origins with Antonin Artaud in 1938 to the present day. Despite early enthusiasm in…
Steve Lacy Models for Jacquemus' Remote Fashion Campaign digital
The fashion label Jacquemus, founded by French designer Simon Porte-Jacquemus, has launched a new campaign titled 'Jacquemus at Home' featuring musician Steve Lacy. Due to ongoing…
Rumori – Radiodrammi 2.0: Sound Art from Quarantine digital
Martina Badiluzzi, both a director and actress, has introduced 'Rumori – Radiodrammi 2.0', an artistic venture inspired by the sounds encountered during quarantine. This project…
Maria Lai's first virtual exhibition goes online during lockdown digital
During the COVID-19 lockdown, the Stazione dell'Arte di Ulassai in Sardinia has moved its exhibition 'Lente sul mondo' online, making it Maria Lai's first virtual show. The…
Rodari OnLine: Artists and Children Reimagine Gianni Rodari on YouTube digital
Since its establishment in 2015, Latitudo Art Projects, located in Rome, has been dedicated to contemporary art through various educational and participatory initiatives.…
Digital Artists Turn Coronavirus into Creative Fuel digital
Digital artists worldwide are transforming the COVID-19 pandemic into a source of creativity. London-based graphic designer and web developer Rifke Sadlier launched Excellent…
Italian Cinema Adapts to Pandemic with Digital Festivals and Streaming digital
The Italian film industry is navigating Phase 2 of the pandemic by shifting festivals online and embracing digital distribution. The Torino Film Festival, scheduled for November…
Haltadefinizione: gigapixel scans reveal art details beyond human eye digital
Haltadefinizione, a platform that pioneered gigapixel digitization of artworks in 2005, offers over 500 high-resolution images of masterpieces by Titian, Caravaggio, Botticelli,…
Safety Match: the viral video explaining social distancing through matches digital
The video 'Safety Match' by Juan Delcan and Valentina Izaguirre uses anthropomorphic matches to illustrate the importance of social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic. In the…
Tuscany launches first digital residency call amid COVID-19 lockdown digital
The Centro di Residenza della Toscana, comprising cultural associations Armunia and CapoTrave/Kilowatt, together with partners AMAT and Anghiari Dance Hub, has launched a call for…
Digital Cultural Heritage as Educational Opportunity in COVID-19 Era digital
The DiCultHer network argues that the COVID-19 emergency offers a unique chance to forge an alliance between digital technology, culture, and education in Italy. The network's…
Palazzo Maffei Verona Launches COLORart Video Series on Color in Art History digital
In February, Palazzo Maffei, a museum house located in Verona, opened its doors and subsequently introduced COLORart on April 14. This weekly video series on social media delves…
French photographer Vincent Morla recreates iconic photos at home during lockdown digital
During France's COVID-19 lockdown, which lasted until May 11, 2020, French guitarist and photographer Vincent Morla began recreating famous photographs using household objects.…
That's Contemporary Launches Art Resistance Kit for Pandemic Resilience digital
Gianluca Gramolazzi, the visionary behind the non-profit That's Contemporary, has introduced the Art Resistance Kit, a conceptual survival kit that tackles six fundamental human…
Interface In Game Project Offers Video Game Interface Design Inspiration Collection digital
The Interface In Game project provides a curated collection of video game interfaces, screenshots, and animation clips for design inspiration. This free resource was created by a…

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