Sky Arte's The Square: From Canova to Oliviero Toscani

The Sky Arte program 'The Square – Spazio alla cultura', hosted by Nicolas Ballario, airs a new episode on Thursday, February 24, featuring an exhibition on Canova at the Mart in Rovereto, with commentary by Mart president Vittorio Sgarbi. Singer-songwriter Cristina Donà performs a track from her album 'deSidera' with musician Saverio Lanza and discusses her artistic experimentation. A segment covers the first monographic exhibition of US photographer Ruth Orkin at the Musei Civici di Bassano del Grappa; Andrea Rossato, communications manager, describes the genesis of 'American Girl in Italy', one of the most printed posters worldwide. The recurring segment 'Crazy Times' focuses on 2001, highlighting the introduction of the euro, the G8 in Genoa, and the collapse of the Twin Towers in New York. Photographer Oliviero Toscani, known for provocative work on bodies and desire, is interviewed, sharing anecdotes about his famous shots and celebrating his 80th birthday. Ballario concludes with recommendations for upcoming art exhibitions and events.