Milan’s Palazzo Reale is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the 16th Century painter Arcimboldo. This article from Corriere della Sera discusses the bizarre portraits – heads made of animals, fruit and vegetables – that were characteristic of the Milanese painter. The article notes that the viewer is both attracted and repulsed by these caricatures that are reminiscent of Leonardo’s grotteschi. The show highlights Arcimboldo’s historical role and also his talent and boldness.
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According to this article in La Repubblica a Japanese company will sponsor the restoration and cleaning of Rome’s Piramide Cestia. The structure will be repaired and reinforced and a new entrance for visitors will be set up. This follows the news that the Tods company will be paying for the costly restoration of the Colosseum. The article notes that given the precarious state of many monuments and the lack of government funding to maintain them, many more such sponsors will be needed in the coming months and years.
As a recent article in La Repubblica explains, visitors to the Colosseum will now be able to see more of the ancient amphitheater. Recently opened to the public for the first time are the subterranean areas where gladiators and animals waited before their fights. From the bottom to the top: also opened is one of the highest tiers from which one can see the whole theater and also stunning views of Rome.
Join us Friday June 25th at 6:00 pm at the Metropolitan Museum as we view the exhibition “An Italian Journey: Drawings from the Tobey Collection, Correggio to Tiepolo.” We will meet at the entrance to the exhibition. The tour will be followed by drinks and chiacchiere in italiano.
Please contact us at ciao@italianopertutti.com for more information or to reserve a space. Group size is limited.
Fee: $15
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