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Sky Arte's "Gli Immortali" explores Ugo Tognazzi and Piero Manzoni

other · 2026-04-27

The new episode of the series "Gli Immortali" on Sky Arte, airing Saturday, February 1st, traces the lives of Ugo Tognazzi and Piero Manzoni, set against the cemeteries where their remains are kept. The two crossed paths at the famous Bar Jamaica in Milan, a birthplace of counterculture that captivated Italian youth. Both embodied the lightness of the 1950s and 1960s, transforming provocations into art and using irreverence as a tool to interpret reality. The series is produced by Sky Arte, whose website is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.

Key facts

  • New episode of 'Gli Immortali' on Sky Arte
  • Airs Saturday, February 1st
  • Focuses on Ugo Tognazzi and Piero Manzoni
  • Set in cemeteries where their remains are kept
  • They met at Bar Jamaica in Milan
  • Bar Jamaica was a hub for counterculture
  • Both active in the 1950s and 1960s
  • Sky Arte website is powered by Artribune

Entities

Artists

  • Ugo Tognazzi
  • Piero Manzoni

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune
  • Bar Jamaica

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy

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