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Francesca Lavazza Appointed President of Castello di Rivoli
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Francesca Lavazza, representing the fourth generation of the Lavazza coffee dynasty, has been elected as President of the Castello di Rivoli Museo d’Arte Contemporanea, following…
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Progetto Museo's Educational Outreach in Naples During Pandemic
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Francesca Amirante, the president of Progetto Museo, addresses the difficulties faced by museum education in Naples amid the pandemic. Established in 1998, the organization has…
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Istituto Marangoni Firenze lancia Master in Fashion Art and Textile Innovation
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Istituto Marangoni Firenze, con sedi a Milano, Londra, Parigi, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Mumbai e Miami, presenta un nuovo Master in Fashion Art and Textile Innovation. Il programma,…
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Italian Youth UNESCO presents Next Generation Youth Manifesto for under-35s
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On March 27, 2021, the Italian Youth UNESCO Association (AIGU) unveiled the Next Generation Youth Manifesto during the third Italian Youth Forum, which was broadcast from Parma.…
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Palmer Museum Publishes Finding Aid for M.D. Snodgrass Photo Collection
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The Palmer Museum of History and Art has made available a finding aid for the M.D. Snodgrass Photo Collection, a digital archive donated in 2016. The collection comprises 126…
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Palmer Museum Archives Elsie Blue Photo Collection from 1930s Alaska
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The Palmer Museum of History and Art has published a finding aid for the Elsie Blue Photo Collection, a historical archive of 446 photographs from 1936 to 1940. The collection…
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Palmer Museum Archives Alaska Magazine Collection for Research
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The Palmer Museum of History and Art has made its Alaska Magazine Collection available for public research. This archival holding comprises 485 issues of the publication, spanning…
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EU4ART: European University Network for Arts Education Expands with Rome Academy
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The EU4ART program, funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) and the European Commission, aims to create a European university for arts education, fostering…
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Science Centre Napoli adapts to pandemic with remote programs
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Alessandra Drioli, the director of the Science Centre at Città della Scienza Napoli, elaborates on the institution's response to the COVID-19 crisis. Established 35 years ago…
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Museum Professionals Discuss Workplace Challenges and Motivations
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A blog post by Jeremy Munro examines why individuals continue working in museums despite documented issues such as low compensation compared to other sectors. The discussion…
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Casa do Povo's Pandemic Response: From Soap Production to Food Distribution in São Paulo's Bom Retiro
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Founded in 1946 by progressive Jews, Casa do Povo is a cultural hub located in São Paulo's Bom Retiro neighborhood. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the center, led by Benjamin…
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Helga de Alvear Opens Museum in Cáceres, Donates Collection to Spain
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In Cáceres, Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage city, Helga de Alvear (born 1936) has officially opened the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Helga de Alvear. This museum is the result of a…
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Filippo Del Corno appointed PD culture chief by Enrico Letta
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Filippo Del Corno has been appointed as the new head of culture for the Partito Democratico (PD) by Enrico Letta, the party's secretary. Del Corno, who serves as Milan's culture…
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Fondazione Employees Subject to Federculture National Collective Labor Agreement
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Employees of the Fondazione are covered by the Federculture National Collective Labor Agreement. This contract establishes the working conditions and terms for staff members. The…
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Hauser & Wirth appoints Environmental Sustainability Manager
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Hauser & Wirth is creating a new role of Environmental Sustainability Manager as part of its commitment to become a leader in environmental practices within the art sector. The…
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PART Rimini: un museo nato in pandemia tra collezionismo e solidarietà
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Il Museo PART di Rimini ha aperto il 24 settembre 2020, in piena emergenza Covid, con un modello anglosassone di endowment che unisce pubblico e privato. La collezione, donata da…
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Fondazione Alfredo Catarsini 1899 Launches in Viareggio
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Established in Viareggio, the Fondazione Alfredo Catarsini 1899 was unveiled on March 11, 2021, in honor of the renowned Versilian artist. Alfredo Catarsini (1899–1993) was not…
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Pinacoteca di Brera: persone con disagio psichico diventano guide museali
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A Milano, la Pinacoteca di Brera ha lanciato un progetto innovativo chiamato 'Per la Mente, con il Colore', che permette a persone con esperienze di disagio psichico di diventare…
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Leadership History of Fondazione Donnaregina per le arti contemporanee
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The Fondazione Donnaregina per le arti contemporanee in Naples has had multiple leadership changes since its establishment. Antonio Bassolino served as the initial president from…
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Incluseum Collaborates on Initiative to Document BIPOC Museum Staff Experiences
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The Incluseum is collaborating with student and designer Shuyu Fang on a project focused on documenting the experiences of BIPOC museum staff. The initiative aims to directly…
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Link Campus University joins EU-funded O-City project for creative economy
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The O-City research project, funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ 2019/2021 program, aims to promote alternative models of creative economy (Orange Economy) for…
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Mattatoio di Roma launches 2021 residency program 'Prender-si cura' at La Pelanda
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The 2021 iteration of the 'Prender-si cura' residency program has been revealed by the Mattatoio di Roma at La Pelanda, focusing on the advancement of contemporary art research…
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Museo Madre in Naples to host Covid vaccination center
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The Museo Madre in Naples will host a Covid-19 vaccination center, offering vaccinated visitors free guided tours of its collections. The initiative, announced by newly appointed…
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Biscozzi-Rimbaud Foundation Opens in Lecce with 200-Work Collection
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The Fondazione Biscozzi-Rimbaud opens March 2 in Lecce, Italy, housed in a restored historic palazzo. The collection, amassed over 40 years by tax consultant Luigi Biscozzi and…
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Italy's Culture Ministry Renamed MiC as Tourism Split Takes Effect
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Italy's Council of Ministers has enacted a decree that separates the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism (MiBACT) into two distinct entities: the Ministry of…
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National Gallery London Unveils NG200 Plans for Bicentennial
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The National Gallery in London is preparing for its 200th anniversary in 2024 with a series of initiatives under the NG200 program. The museum, opened in 1824, houses works from…
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Lucia Borgonzoni reappointed undersecretary at Italy's Culture Ministry
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Lucia Borgonzoni, a League senator from Bologna born in 1976 and a former art academy student, has been named undersecretary at the Ministry of Culture in Mario Draghi's new…
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San Lorenzo Art District (SALAD) Launches in Rome with Online Portal
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A new art district, Sa.L.A.D. (San Lorenzo Art District), has been established in Rome's San Lorenzo neighborhood, spearheaded by curator Tommaso Zijno and artist Alessandro…
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GAMeC Bergamo's Educational Resilience During Pandemic
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Giovanna Brambilla Ranise, head of educational services at GAMeC – Galleria d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Bergamo, discusses the museum's adaptive educational projects during…
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Marta Donzelli appointed new president of Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia
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Italian Culture Minister Dario Franceschini has appointed film producer Marta Donzelli as the new president of the Fondazione Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia (CSC),…
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Capodimonte Director Sylvain Bellenger on Museum Reopening and Pandemic Challenges
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Sylvain Bellenger, director of the Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte in Naples, discusses the museum's reopening after over two months of closure due to Covid-19. As of…
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Gabriel Zuchtriegel appointed new director of Pompeii Archaeological Park
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Gabriel Zuchtriegel, a 39-year-old German-born archaeologist, has been named the new director of the Pompeii Archaeological Park, succeeding Massimo Osanna. The appointment was…
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Casa degli Artisti Milano launches crowdfunding to survive pandemic
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Casa degli Artisti di Milano, a contemporary art venue that opened just before the lockdown in March 2020, has initiated its inaugural crowdfunding effort titled “L’arte è un bene…
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Frieze Launches No.9 Cork Street Pop-Up Gallery Space in Mayfair
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Frieze has announced No.9 Cork Street, a new initiative providing pop-up exhibition spaces for galleries in two renovated townhouses in Mayfair, London. The project, designed by…
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French Academy in Rome acquires 276 comics for new collection
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The French Academy in Rome – Villa Medici has acquired 276 French-language comics, establishing a dedicated collection that will feature nearly 200 authors of the ninth art. The…
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