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SUMMER 2019 ISSUE no. 27

DESIGN&FURNITURE Complements and objects

FASHION&JEWELS Objects of desire

FOOD&WINE From mountain to sea

ITALIAN HOSPITALITY Summertime Escapes

Ph. Tiziana Arici

Ph. Tiziana Arici

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MAGENTACOLLECTION ATMOSFERE MILANESI design MARCO PIVA

“Adrenalina è libertà di esprimersi, di fantasticare ad alta voce, il rifugio dell’originalità e unicità come valori da tutelare” www.adrenalina.it

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t’s summertime again, bringing with it a yearning to depart for sun-kissed beaches. This time our journey takes us to central-southern Italy, in search of small pearls of our country’s Italian hotel culture, symbols

of Italian hospitality. Plus, of course, an exploration of restaurants and wineries, all centres of excellence. Venice is resplendent with art and its Biennale is an opportunity to return once again, but smaller, less well-known places like Sutri and Calvagese della Riviera, on Lake Garda, are also hosting significant art exhibitions.

This Grand Tour of beauty continues in the worlds of fashion, jewellery and design, with new creations and important anniversaries. All accompanied by a series of snippets on interesting, exquisitely Made in Italy subjects.

Matteo Galbiati CEO Platinum Media Lab

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TOUR DES VOYAGES PANORAMIC MURALS Curiosity and a sense of adventure prompted merchants and travellers to venture into unfamiliar lands on the ancient trade routes.

The map of the world was crossed by the itineraries of trade in spices, incense, amber, silk and tea. These are the leitmotifs of this collection that take us back to the famous reports of Marco Polo and Matteo Ricci.

Inspired by encounters with faraway peoples, objects and places Tour des Voyages, composed of five different panoramas, turns any space, living area or bedroom into a genuine chamber of wonders.

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9 Editorial 14 News

25 Design&Furniture

Complements and objects

30 Design icon

A Volcano of Ideas 36 Iconic creations

Fashion and Design meet

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38 Italian Brand

Minotticucine’s first 70 years

41 Fashion&Accessories

Flowered or Romantic?

46 Italian style

Sailor Stripes

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50 Fashion Italian Touch

For women who read

54 Made in Italy

Objects of desire 59 Jewels&Co.

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62 Jewels icon

A slave, but only to love

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66 Focus on

Finally summer, finally turquoise

69 Food&Wine

Multicolour 72 Wine cellar

A treat for the senses

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75 Italian Chef

From mountain to sea

80 Italian delights

Food design

82 Italian Hospitality

Summertime escapes

90 Top hotel

A place of infinite beauty

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94 Dolce Vita

Capri Style

98 Spa hotel

At the Argentario 101 Art&Culture

A special feature on Art Events in Italy

104 Art city

Venice an the Biennale

108 Sites Through Art

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news shop BALERI ITALIA AT ILLUM IN FLORENCE Adele Interiors, official retailer of Baleri Italia in Florence, becomes partner of Illum, famous and historic lighting shop and one of the most important in Italy since 1971. In order to enlarge its business also to other home furnishing products on 13rd June Illum will host an event to celebrate this new partnership and the restyling of its showroom. Besides the lighting collections, also excellent names in the design panorama such as Firmamento Milano and Cappellini, and of course Baleri Italia with its two new arachairs, Milady and Madam, presented during the last Milan Design Week, together with the iconic Roundel table in its red version. baleri-italia.it

ARDMORE CERAMICS & DESIGN AT BIFI IN MILAN Bifi Italia boutique in via Santa Marta 8/B in Milan is the official distributor of Ardmore Ceramics & Design collections in Italy.

Animals and nature are the absolute protagonists, handpainted, colorful and handcrafted with meticulous details.

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PRESOTTO IN MILAN

The African flora and fauna can also be found on furnishing

A new showroom opens at the foot of the Velasca Presotto tower featuring characterful objects that interpret contemporary living in constant evolution presotto.com

accessories and on the textile collections of pillows, tablecloths

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and runners. bifiitalia.com

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the leading retailer for watch lovers

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SALVATORE FERRAGAMO IN CHINA The Florentine brand Salvatore Ferragamo has opened a shop inside China

CORNELIANI IN POLAND

World in Beijing. The sales point occupies an area of around 780 square metres

By the third quarter of the year Corneliani will have opened a new 250-square metre covering two floors in the Ethos luxury mall in Warsaw. It is an important element in the expansion plan of the Italian men’s fashion brand, which through its commercial partner Davide Lifestyle is entering the Polish market with its first monobrand. corneliani.com

and hosts Salvatore Ferragamo’s entire men’s and women’s collections –

IL BISONTE IN THE USA Il Bisonte, the Florentine artisanal leather brand, has launched its first monobrand outlet on New York’s Bleeker Street, in the West Village. The shop is a new directly-managed sales outlet, and follows on from last year’s opening in Hong Kong. The flagship covers a total area of around 180 square metres, including 90 square metres dedicated to sales. ilbisonte.com

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bags, footwear, small leather goods, ready-to-wear, perfume accessories and watches. Set out over two floors, the boutique has a bronze facade with a bronze panel illuminated by vertical LED strips evoking the grosgrain ribbon of the Vara shoe. On the ground floor, dedicated to the women’s collections, the entrance opens up onto a vast two-level space full of Ferragamo bags. A lift takes clients up to the men’s collections on the first floor. The VIP room, accessed by a special lift, is also designed to host trunk shows. ferragamo.com

news hotel & house furniture

ESTELLA LUXURY SUITES IN TURIN This redevelopment project by the Italia and Partners architectural studio has transformed the spaces of the old disused offices in the heart of Turin into an exclusive B&B where every detail counts, welcoming tourists and business travellers and putting them at their ease.

Five totally

soundproofed suites in colours ranging from dove grey to blue, petrol green and bordeaux, enhanced by brass and velvet that stand out among the sand colours chosen as the base. estellabnb.it

ARAN CUCINE IN NEW YORK Architect Rafael Viñoly has created a design for a select residential skyscraper at 125 Greenwich Street in New York. The Aran Group is currently fitting out the building with 273 kitchens, 453 bathrooms and 923 cupboard units. The Italian company’s contract division is responsible for this high-profile international development. Every residence is personalised with made-to-measure furniture and accessories, and the company has installed every kitchen to a precise design, with a play of three colours – light, dark or intermediate wood used for the bases and wall units, occasionally combined with rose gold, bronze and nickel for the doors, with aluminium frames. arancucine.it

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MORE+SPACE AND MILANO CONTRACT DISTRICT IN MILAN Between the Duomo and Piazza San Babila stands The Central Tower, a new exclusive residential project backed by property agency Abitare Co. The building is enhanced by an interior design service provided by Milano Contract District. BBPR (Banfi, Belgiojoso, Peressutti, Rogers) studio. The Central Tower is a redevelopment of a building by the Milanese studio. This innovative, cutting-edge project emphasises architectural shapes and details, resulting in an iconic residence that is a reflection of Milan at its most authentic. thecentraltower.com

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Architect: Mecanoo; Photos: Ethan Lee and Jackill Yu

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VESCOM AT THE NATIONAL KAOHSIUNG CENTRE FOR THE ARTS OF TAIWAN

the Arts in Kaohsiung. The undulating structure of the canopy combines a wide

An original and highly unusual personalised version of Ariana by Vescom

interior. The huge curved steel roof shelters Banyan Plaza, a large public space

furnishing fabric features in the rooms of the Weiwuying, the centre for the

where residents can stroll day and night. The Weiwuying arts centre hosts five

performing arts in the city of Kaohsiung, in southern Taiwan, designed by

cutting-edge spaces – a 2,236-seat opera house, a 1,981-seat Concert Hall,

Dutch architectural studio Mecanoo. Vescom, which specialises in producing

a Playhouse seating an audience of 1,201 and a Recital Hall seating 434, plus

proposals for the contract market, has once again shown itself to be the ideal

an outdoor theatre. Vescom manufactured and personalised the Ariana mohair

partner for clients seeking tailor-made solutions that combine aesthetic and

velvet fabric covering the seating in every space. Every interior features a

functional performance by conforming to the most advanced international

different colour and decorative style. Manipulating different pile angles on the

certification. The Mecanoo studio drew inspiration from the sacred banyan tree

loom makes it possible to create contrasts between light and dark, generating

to create the extraordinary architecture of Weiwuying, the National Center for

the various patterns on the velvet. vescom.com

range of functions in a space that blurs the interface between exterior and

EBACE 2019: THE NEW MALPENSA PRIME TERMINAL SEA Prime, which manages Milan’s Business & General Aviation airports through the Milano Prime brand, presents the new Malpensa Prime Terminal at EBACE 2019. The new terminal is due to open in July 2019. The structure stands in a dedicated area of the airport between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, offering facilities including a concourse of around 5,000 square metres and a 5,000 square metre hangar, already in operation, for latest generation executive jets. The many-sided building, covering an area of around 1,400 square metres, resembles a gemstone set against the surrounding region, and its iconic shape and distinctive cladding and colours make it immediately recognisable from air and ground. Passengers and crew are catered for by four lounges with ultra-luxury services including a conference centre, limousines and concierge service. Total relaxation and comfort before departure is provided by dedicated security checks. milanoprime.com

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Berkel INTERNATIONAL

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CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL 2019 A popular nautical event with a wide appeal, the Cannes Yachting Festival has taken place every September in the elegant, luxurious setting in the sparkling bay of Cannes since 1977. The 42nd edition of this famous event will be held from 10 to 15 September, hosting players from the French and international pleasure sailing world.

This year the thematic layouts will take in not only the evocative Vieux Port but also Port Canto. While the Old Port will feature the cream of motor yachts, the Port Canto (the established venue for the brokerage sector) will also welcome the most beautiful sail yachts. With the event opening still a few months away, 529 craft over 10 metres have confirmed their intention to be present, with 410 motor yachts and 119 sail craft. cannesyachtingfestival.com

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DESIGN & FURNITURE

Complements and objetcs Behind a screen, sitting in an armchair, reflections in a mirror.

Everyday moments surrounded by high design elements and furnishings

by Antonella Euli

“Cartoons”, a screen designed by Luigi Baroli, winner of the Compasso d’Oro in 1994, is one of the products that best represents Baleri Italia and the story of Italian design. Now it is totally personalisable with any vectorial graphic, image or colour, expanding the range of possibilities to infinity with the only limit being the imagination. baleri-italia.it

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design&furniture Mina, Tina, Ava, Lola, Gina Lalabonbon chairs are padded models with metallic structures, available in different colors palette and finishings. The structure is characterized by the stylistic detail of the leg of the chair, which end in a conical shape, reminding the typical manufacturing of ‘50s/‘60s Italian design. lalabonbon.it

“Lucky Eye” is convex lamp-mirror surrounded by bright OLED rays. Designed by Aldo Cibic with Tommaso Corà-Cibicworkshop, above the “Otto” table with rounded rectangular top and slanting legs in satin-effect brass. The Party Zoo carpet is from the Happy Carpets

© Matteo Piazza

series, Aldo Cibic for Moret. cibicworkshop.com

Blueside Emotional Design presents some new creations for the “Living” collection. The refined borosilicate glass fragrance for interiors designed by R&D Bluside is perferct for any home. blueside-design.com

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The bookcase “Bosco ” by architect Nicola Gison da is inspired by the forest and its vertical elements tha t intersecate. The struc ture is in matt black paint ed metal with five CDF sh elves. mentemano.it

“Armilla”, designed by Lorenzo Truant for Fabbian, draws inspiration from early renaissance representations of the movement of the stars and planets. fabbian.com

A spacious, convivial interior that’s full of light – the “Design” kitchen by Aran is perfect for those who spend much of the day in their kitchen, transforming it into a unique space. The open space concept is the inspiration for this design where all is precise, clean and uniform. arancucine.it

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The hand-taftato “Pensèe” carpet by Di Fornasetti in New Zealand wool and delicate silk. 190 x 280 cm. fornasetti.com

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Taitù presents eight new Tableau trays for

Presented at the Fuorisalone 2019:

table and wall (these

Asia, Africa, America - four chairs

are from the “Cactus”

with a sophisticated pop twist on

collection), along with

baroque design, displaying an artistic

the ground-breaking

mix of decorations combining sequin

innovation of the

embroidery, plissé, crochet and

“Bouquet Collection”

Swarovski® rhinestone or ethnic cord

design vases as

fringes. puntopiu.com

furnishing elements. taitu.it

“Hacher”, a new collection of marble masterpieces, focuses on objects of design and on a primordial material such as marble. A research generated by the attempt to identify new techniques for processing the stones, breaking up classic methods to create new ones. Designed by DWA Design Studio and Manuel Coltri

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A Volcano of Ideas His latest success is an award with honourable mention at the 23rd Compasso d’Oro ADI for the Campotti project with pasta produced by the Pastificio dei Campi

Teresa Crespi

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auro Olivieri has had a long career, gaining experience in a wide range of creative fields. He studied at the Genoa Scuola d’Arte and the university’s faculty of architecture, and in 1986 he founded Laboratorio Maio, a centre for creativity and imagination. As well as specialising

in architecture he is involved in interior design, production, food design, graphic design, communications, landscape design and floral decoration.

His work focuses on research and study into new production technologies natural raw materials and their derivations - in a reinterpretation of formal and typological content, seeking new life and work technologies for homes, shops and offices. He soon gained widespread recognition for his applications of new life technologies through a new approach to interior design, and is now internationally acclaimed. He then became involved in new creative areas, with large-scale exhibitions in Italy, Holland, Germany and France. He has worked as creative director for high-profile companies in the communications and design sectors. In 1994 he researched and created works on the recovery of waste materials from production and the recovery of “dead objects”, also making installations and staging Fair events. He has developed important

Design, visual design, communications, interior design and food design are the areas where he applies his talents.

In these pages, the “Assiba” lamp for Vetreria Vistosi Murano

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projects for restructuring the domestic space, and is a brand researcher and designer for the Sistemi Territoriali transport company. He is a fine food enthusiast, and has created events that are unique on the gastro scene in

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Above, “Mobila” a cabinet that in less than two minutes reveals its contents of accessories and equipment for grill, gas or BBQ cooking.

Right, the “Table” lamp for Vetreria Vistosi Murano. Below, “Oliena”, an olive oil “enhancer”

Italy and abroad. He is part of the “Food Design” work team, a fine food benchmark, and is co-founder of the ADI Food Design delegation, launched in 2006. He is a member of the Designers’ Department of the ADI Association and is head of their food design group.

He leads design, interior design, communications, visual design and food design training courses, and lectures in food design at the IED. He is also artistic director and director of graphic images at a number of companies in the food industry. mauroolivieri.it

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Quagliotti has created a bespoke collection for the prestigious Le Bristol Paris on Rue Faubourg Saint HonorĂŠ. From the choice of yarns to the loom weave, refined design and nuances of colour, everything is developed at the studio in Chieri, Piedmont. quagliotti1933.it

“Home Sweet Home� is a house made entirely out of knitted yarn by Alessandra Roveda, presented at the Missoni Solferino space for the Fuorisache.

Fashion and design meet Teresa Crespi

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ngela Missoni continues what seems to be a search for expressions of artistic empathy with creative combinations and interactions centred around materials and colours. Alessandra Roveda was chosen to create an environment in the Missoni space on via Solferino. Her unique vision

involves the use of brightly-coloured wool yarns to cover the furniture and objects of memory. For the Fuorisalone she conceived an all-embracing project, a magical, fairy-tale house entirely clad in multi-coloured knitted wool - one of her most spectacular, demanding and ambitious works. An extraordinary example of art and artisanality, Alessandra Roveda’s work redesigns and reinvents the space, feel and conception of furnishing elements, transforming the habitat into an embracing, involving experience that is sensual, colourful and soft, giving pride of place to the knitted elements. She also transforms crochet work into an appealing, versatile clothing for chosen objects, a link between past and future that renders the shape of furniture of memory evocative yet unpredictable, alien, transmuting well-loved everyday objects like sofas, beds, books, bookshelves, pendulum clocks and much more besides. All carried out by hand, Alessandra Roveda’s work shows many points of contact with the Missoni language, creating an infinite extension of colourful yarns and crochet in what seems to be a unique pictorial texture. A surprising world revisited and transformed, where reality becomes fairy-tale, a weft and warp of fantastical, surreal and playful, recognitions and diversions into the intimacy of self, in the world of our personal domestic memories. missoni.com

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Minotticucine’s first years In 2019 the Verona-based company will celebrate its 70th anniversary by opening two new single-brand showrooms, one in Mumbai and the other in New Delhi Teresa Crespi

The all-bronze version of the Terra kitchen designed

by Claudio Silvestrin, his latest creation for minotticucine casa – a cast bronze kitchen that is a combination of art and technology.

In title bubble, a kitchen from the 1950s-60s

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t’s not every day that a 70th anniversary can be celebrated in India, reaching this important milestone in such great shape, but that’s the feat achieved by minotticucine, founded in 1949 in Ponton Sant’Ambrogio di Valpolicella, a small town in the province of Verona, known throughout the world for the

essential style of its kitchens, designed for an upmarket clientele. The company was founded by the then very young Adriano Minotti. He focussed on making kitchens in 1965, the year his second son Alberto was born. It was Alberto who took over the helm of the family business in the 1980s and 90s. The Dolcevita model marked the official launch in 1992 of Alberto Minotti’s career as a designer.

His essentialist approach gave a new look to the company’s products, which abandoned the modern style once and for all to become minimalist icons in the 1990s. This year minotticucine celebrates its 70th anniversary by opening two

Above, a detail of the Terra kitchen. Below: Atelier Design Alberto Minotti, the quintessential designable kitchen with many variations in finish and composition available

new sales points, on in Mumbai and the other in New Delhi. The launch of the Delhi shop follows the series of openings that started in 2014, when the brand was acquired by the Gruppo Asso, a company from Verona that has been based in the region for almost thirty years. The group, which began its activities with Asso Spa with the production of furnishings and high-level retail contracts, also opened up to the design world by acquiring two established Italian brands, first Maistri and then minotticucine. The business strategy the Gruppo Asso has embarked on with minotticucine involves a root and branch commercial restructuring worldwide and a special focus on protecting the brand, which in recent years has been the target for a number of attempts at imitation. minotticucine.it

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FASHION & ACCESSORIES

FLOWERED OR ROMANTIC? On the beach with style, and there’s one for each of us, from the most eccentric to the softest, but with a few points in common – no jewels, or almost, no makeup unless it’s waterproof and super-light and no heels, save wedges in rope or cork. Otherwise, anything goes – or almost

Beatrice Galbiati

Cotton decorated with red geraniums and wide-brim hat by DOLCE & GABBANA

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trend Natural colour and minimal design, this basket complements any look, TIZZINI

In delica te silk cre hin pe de c

These butterfly maxi-shades are by VALENTINO

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and flora print, the areo by

Riviera P RRA

AQUAZU Coral colour leather and super-light cork sole for the FERRAGAMO sandals

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by LA DOUBLE J

For the evening or daytime, a soft, elegant dress/kaftan by ETRO

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trend Micro-stripe cotton for this long dress by LUISA BECCARIA

All straw with a cocoacoloured band, the hat by BRUNELLO CUCINELLI

More romantic than ever, the heart-shaped shades

by MIU MIU

Recalling 1950s-style, a saffron-coloured bikini by FORTE FORTE

Straw, silk cord and small shells for the basket with cotton fastener by AQUAZZURRA

Fringes, feathers and heel strap on the white sandal by TOD’S

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Sailor Stripes Sailor style – the timeless appeal of MARINIERE stripes

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Beatrice Galbiati

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n summer, of course, and preferably – but not only - by the sea, and strictly red and blue. Those are the unbreakable rules for the sailor style. It’s impossible to say just when it originally became such a refined fashion classic, not just

aboard a superyacht, a lovely sail yacht or a cruise ship sailing the Mediterranean, but also simply for watching the sunset on a sandy beach, sipping an aperitif on the rocks of a picturesque cove, taking an evening walk along the wharf or exploring the city streets. What we can say is that the sailor style was brought to the world’s attention in the 1920s by the legendary Coco Chanel. She transformed it into a charming item of dress, and despite its age this evergreen has been rediscovered every summer since. And thanks to her, the sailors’ uniform became a clothing phenomenon, transforming a typically masculine way of dressing into an icon of easy, chic feminine style, taking it from Coco’s Deauville of the Belle Epoque to women across the world. It also became a staple for cinema celebrities like Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg in Breathless or Jean Moureau in Jules et Jim in the 1960s. Brigitte Bardot, too, in her beloved St. Tropez, donned a blue and white striped T-shirt, and the super-chic Jackie Kennedy wore white jeans and navy-blue T-shirt during her holidays on the Hamptons, displaying the natural sense of style she was known for. It really is a fresh, classy and timeless look. Born in the 1920s, it continued serenely through the 1960s, smoothly making the transition into the new millennium – little wonder, then, it’s one of the most well-liked garments ever created. It’s very popular today among Hollywood stars who wear it with cool nonchalance in the city, coordinated with high-waisted pants or a double-breasted navy-blue woollen jacket, perhaps with a contrasting red lining. But it also makes regular appearances here in dear old Europe – the beautiful Kate Middleton, muchloved Duchess of Cambridge, is a huge fan, often wearing sailor outfits for more sporty, less official occasions – striped sweaters, gilded buttons or frogging applied to jackets and coats, white pants with blue blazers and sailor-style outfits that always add a little a little extra touch to her bon ton appeal.

So let’s roll out the red carpet for the timeless mariniere style

Above, from top.

This classic double-breasted blue blazer is by MARELLA SPORT. Thin stripes for the long-sleeved cotton t-shirt

by IBLUES. Natural colour leather and cotton stripes for the flat sandals by SGAMO

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and its perfect ingredients – blue and white stripes with a touch of red, plus cheery stars or small anchors, especially on buttons, belts and a variety of accessories. But don’t go OTT, or you’ll end up looking like a commodore or cabin boy – so “yes” to stripes, everywhere but not too much so, thick or thin on dresses, shorts and T-shirts or even sandals, hats and baskets, all perfectly acceptable when paired strictly with a single colour white, blue or red. But if you’re worried about overdoing it and using strong patterns isn’t your strong point, always remember that a perfect naval effect can also be created by a white shirt and high-waisted jeans with gilded buttons. Here, too, simplicity always wins through.

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ALCOTT cotton golf in white and red stripes. High waist with belt for the white pants by MARCIANO. A whale and tropical fish feature on the leather micro bag with shoulder strap and belt loop on back,

by TOD’S. An all-round maritime appeal for these pendant earrings

by SWAROWSKI. Striped cotton and natural colour calf leather for the shopper by IL BISONTE

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For women who read “Don’t fall in love with a woman who reads, a woman who feels too much, a woman who writes.

Don’t fall in love with an educated, magical, delusional, crazy woman... ...because when you fall in love with a woman like that, whether she stays with you or not, you never come back”.

Martha Rivera Garrido

Valeria Rastrelli

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very runway show, every presentation by Antonio Marras, is a refined, involving spectacle presenting the feminine world. With his pre-collection F/W 19/20 Antonio Marras pays homage to “women who read” – in a broad sense, of course. It celebrates the female freedom that has been achieved

through so much struggle, clothing women of all types – young and old, slim and plump, beautiful and interesting, and dangerous most of all, because “you will never be bored if you read”. All the items match, everything can be mixed, layered and coordinated, but everything has its own intrinsic value. Variations on classic themes multiplied by two. Combed wool grey and blue pinstripes in the Neapolitan sartorial tradition for peak lapel, gamekeeper and masculine jackets with clean, essential applique ruches. Black or cognac cloth for outerwear with archive fabric inlays combined to create contrasts or harmonies. Chocolate brown and sand cotton drill. Cotton-effect denim and micro-cashmere printed poplin to wear with flowing blue or blue, green and ecru check or the floral-

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pattern print on chine satin. Green and Bordeaux check patterns or black ecru for pleated skirts and dresses.

Wallpaper print on cream moire or on a black georgette base for soft, flowing feminine silhouettes. Black lace, brown and air force blue lace, corded lace with asphalt grey roses. Chinese and stretch damask with small grey, black and brown roses. Micro animalier print in silk and then fleeces and lots and lots of knits because we need warmth, colour and affection. Large sweaters with Lurex chanteclair yarns in dove grey and earth colours, tartan effect with rippling yarns in faded blue. Jacquard-worked animalier-effect chenille in natural colours or in Jacquard stripes in shades of spice. Camo effect in a hyper-feminine mohair-mix yarn, heavy yarn fantasia-effect tweed enhanced by rhinestone embroidery. Prints on knobbly wool with misaligned stripes. Reinterpretations of the classic Argyle with mixed colour and yarns and hand stitching. Thin patchwork with a mix of classic masculine motifs turned up loud. antoniomarras.com

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Objects of Desire

Antonella Euli

Firenze Watches and iconic bags that have established Dolce&Gabbana as ambassadors of made in Italy excellence

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veryone knows that Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have a deep love for Italy and our country’s artisanal tradition. Their fashions are always replete with striking signs evoking places and traditions, handmade high sartoriality that provides an almost infinite series

of embroideries and décor, and our country’s colours, perfumes and flavours. This great love is now also embodied by the Manifattuta Italiana high horology line, dedicated to six Italian cities – Florence, Venice, Milan, Rome, Palermo and Naples – a sort of Grand Tour of Italy’s great beauty. Six is also the number of models in a limited editions of thirteen,

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all equipped with Dolce & Gabbana’s first in-house movement. The first four men’s models were launched in 2017 and it was clear from the outset that they are not simple timepieces – they are, in fact, unique pieces destined to become iconic products. Their excellence lies in the long artisanal cutting and engraving process on their Made in Italy white and gold cases, while their assembly and the movement are the result of a collaboration with Pierre-Laurent Favre’s Geneva-based brand MHC Manufacture Hautes Complications. The watch features reduced dimensions (the calibre has a diameter of 30.5 mm and is 4 mm thick), a micro rotor and a

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power reserve of 58 hours. It can also serve as a platform for complications to be introduced in the near future. Another interesting chapter in the brand’s history, a product that exudes excellence and Italian flair, is the Sicily Bag. Launched in 2009, it immediately became a symbolic model for Dolce&Gabbana. Revamped over the years with different models and versions, it is a must-have “it” bag. The new Sicily 58 and 62 collection combines a reinterpretation of the classic Sicily bag with the elegance of select materials. It is inspired by the birth dates of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, 1958 and 1962 respectively.

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The designers have restyled the iconic model with a new structure and the use of extremely high-quality leathers, targeting a sophisticated, demanding clientele.

Versatile and structured, with wonderfully refined shapes, these bags feature an exclusive finish and have two compartments with central divider, creating a practical organisation for the spaces. The bellows construction is complemented by side straps, detachable shoulder strap and gilded details. The handle can be replaced with others of a different colour, while the interior space has a handy smartphone pocket. dolcegabbana.it

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A TOUCH OF ROCK’N’ROLL AND CANDY IN

EXTRA-LARGE Fun, eccentric, colourful and tons of presence: welcome back to cocktail rings!

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3. All the reflections of the Mediterranean in three colour combinations for

Vanilla is a white gold ring by SCAVIA

POMELLATO’s Nudo Deep Blue 2019 rings with topaz gems

with rectangular pink tourmalines and small gold and enamel leaves

4. Bees, frogs and beetles are the wildlife subjects of the fun cocktail rings by TJASA DORNIK available in an almost infinite range of versions and colours

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6 5. The extensive Vento Atelier collection and its floral rings, here in the version with acquamarine and diamonds, and with morganite and diamonds, PASQUALE BRUNI 6. The Heritage collection presents multicolour rings with a central gem framed by more stones set around it, by DOLCE & GABBANA 7. These rings by MARCO BICEGO are in satin-finish yellow gold with colourful stones, some bordered with diamonds 8. Resembling the corolla of a flower, a gunmetal ring with ring in galvanised brass with Swarovski stones, by CRISTALLONERO 9. One for all seasons in rose gold, precious and semi-precious cabochon

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A SLAVE, BUT ONLY TO LOVE

FROM A SYMBOL OF POWER AND SERVITUDE TO AN ICON OF LOVE AND FIDELITY – OR SHEER SEDUCTION Beatrice Galbiati

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Opposite page, the natural bronze and cherry enamel Ramo Cuff bracelet by MADINA VISCONTI is a call to nature.

Above, left: rose gold and clean lines for Iconica, a bracelet

by DI POMELLATO to wear by itself or complemented by other pieces. Right: rose gold, onyx and diamonds for the Arabian Horse bracelet by ROBERTO COIN

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ven the simplest and most minimal create an air of splendour.

who now romantically embody it and learn to wear what we like

Sensual, especially when very high, rigid and worn in summer on

most, with freedom and happiness! And with love, of course, but

tanned skin and a naked arm, and despite their history, elegant

also simply because this type of jewel pleases us.

when worn alone and without other jewellery, making them even

So take a look at the most sensual bracelet ever made – yes, the

more visible. Slave bracelets are one of the most antique yet timeless

slave bracelet gives women an intense sensuality, mostly because it

pieces of jewellery, originating in the period of slavery, and not just for

always tends to evoke that past, enduring sense of ownership, but

women. They are a symbol that display the wearer’s servitude, even

also because it’s wonderfully feminine if worn in a hot season that

identifying the slaves’ owner. Fortunately, the age of slavery is past,

allows us to bare our arms and show off this jewel to its best effect.

and what once represented subservience and inferiority has become

Little wonder that in Mediaeval times, when fashion imposed long

an emblem of love and devotion, emphasising an imperishable

sleeves and decorated wrists, the wearing of bracelets almost

sentiment that makes the person wearing it a willing slave to their love

disappeared from use, only to reappear during the Renaissance with

for another. But do we really have to be in love in order to wear one?

garments that left the arms almost completely naked. I’d say that the

Must we belong to someone? Be faithful and devoted to the person

most sensual slave bracelet is worn above the elbow, and is in the

we have opened our heart to? Absolutely not, thank goodness! Let’s

form of a more or less stylised serpent, coiled around itself and the

leave the fascinating symbolism and meanings to history or those

forearm – a super-sexy effect, especially over sun-bronzed skin. I’d

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Giunco is a slave bracelet by VHERNIER in interwoven strips of white gold edged in diamonds

Left, the Alga bracelet by AGAPANTHUS is in 9-carat yellow gold. Above, With the inevitable name of Eden, this rose gold and black ceramic serpent bracelet is by DAMIANI

also say it can be worn with almost anything – in summer, any look that leaves the arms uncovered will be the perfect choice, from the most classic and masculine like jeans and a white blouse or Oxford shirt with rolled-up sleeves with our bracelet rigid and high on the wrist to a long, vaguely gypsy sleeveless dress or chemise with slim shoulder straps and the bracelet – serpent shaped is best - wrapped around the forearm. So all in all it’s the quintessential summer accessory, and the slave bracelet, precious or simple, will suit all of us, slaves of love with promises of eternal adoration or singles for life with a desire to seduce and bewitch. Worn on the wrist or forearm, no other jewel is anywhere near as seductive.

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TURQUOISE No matter what your hair colour, this mix of all the colours of the sea is the perfect match for all skin tones, from the lightest to most deeply Mediterranean, provided that your complexion has been kissed by salt and sun Beatrice Galbiati

Maiolica is a ring by CHANTECLER in titanium with rubies, turquoises, mother-of-pearl and diamonds

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This Pharaon necklace in turquoise, diamonds and sapphires is by SCAVIA

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ith the coming of summer it’s once again the time for

veining that alters the endless range of tones, making it even more

turquoise, the stone that’s not really a stone, displayed to

natural. The origin of the name is uncertain, but it seems to derive

its best when worn against bronzed, coffee-coloured skin.

from the French “turc”, or Turkish. Turquoise first arrived in Europe

It’s going to be one the 2019 summer season’s must-haves – or

from Persia via Turkey, the reason why turquoise became a symbol

maybe it’s better to say that it’s a trend for every summer! Turquoise

of celestial divinity and the wonders of the East.The first turquoise

is a mineral that’s always rather opaque or very slightly translucent.

necklace dates back quite a few years – 8,000 to be exact – when

It doesn’t always have a uniform colour, displaying slender, minimal

a young woman in ancient Egypt, clearly of high status, wore a

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Left. Turquoise, coral and diamonds for the yellow gold octopus by MASSIMO IZZO Below. The Mosaico Intrecci collection of earrings in rose gold, turquoise and diamonds by GIAMPIERO BODINO

bracelet of this porous, opaque, sea-blue stone. This was followed by objects of various kinds, like the bust of Tiberius in ancient Rome or the necklaces held in the treasury of Saint Mark’s in Venice, or earlier Mayan and Incan jewels and objects. It’s a long history, but the wonderful effect turquoise has on the skin is still valued highly, and for the summer to come, even more than usual.The cuts to use for turquoise are cabochon for rings, earrings and brooches, and spherical for long necklaces and chokers. Turquoise in all its shapes and shades, complementing blonde, dark brown or red hair – an enchanting accessory for all, not only with a total look, whether it be white, black or any other single colour, but contrasting, too, for those who know how to make a more daring choice, with prints and patterns in an infinite range of colours, with a skilfully-balanced

at all times, but for decidedly different results - turquoise mounted

element of exaggeration. Remember that turquoise, too, has its own

on yellow gold has a rather vintage appeal, perfect for long skirts

etiquette, as it is not a jewel that that will pass unnoticed. Which gold

and retro looks. Mounted on white gold, perhaps matched by

should it be matched with? Each colour creates a different effect,

diamonds or stones of contrasting colours, it creates a strong, chic

depending on the setting and the type of gold used. Remember

combination that’s just right for a super-elegant evening. Silver is

that turquoise isn’t a precious stone with the intrinsic value of such

highly recommended for a turquoise jewel to complement a more

jewels, it is the gold setting or precious stones accompanying it

relaxed look with jeans and t-shirt, shorts or soft, gypsy-style dress.

that make the real difference. So that’s a definite “yes” to turquoise

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FOOD & WINE

Multicolour To turn your table setting into a striking, ironic and poetic spectacle Valeria Rastrelli

“Table Joy” by Aldo and Matteo Cibic for Paola C – an unusual two-hander by uncle and nephew in an exchange of viewpoints and methods of interpreting objects. Aldo has designed a cheerful, vivid family of objects for the table – a collection of vases, carafes, cake stands and glasses that can be split up and rematched as desired. Matteo, though, has created bizarre glass creatures inspired by some fantastic bestiary. The vases, glasses and carafes seem to come to life, shifting like sea creatures or transforming themselves into entertaining animals. Here, too, the trick is to mix form and function. paolac.com

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Rosenthal meets Versace-La Collezione 2019. “Medusa Rhapsody”: a rhapsody of decorative colours and elements, this porcelain collection adds a Versace touch to the table. The Medusa and Baroque flowers are painted in gilded colours and the main pieces in the collection bear the 1990s vintage Versace logo. In super-fine porcelain, it comprises coffee and tea sets, cake and pastry stands and objects for the home like vases, ashtrays and decorative plates. versace.com

“Grigio Ardesia”, designer Mauro Olivieri. Eating on this black stone is a return to origins, combining Italian imagination with the rigour of Japanese minimalism. grigioardesia.it

High design. Perfection in every detail. Forging steel to create fine products has been Steel’s objective since the company was launched. Its “Green” model has a large 100% FSC certified teak decks, four stainless steel burners, ceramic heat diffusers and two insulated drawers with thick metal knobs. steel-cucine.com

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Antonio Marras and Vincenzo D’Alba, the Kiasmo designers, have created three collections – a line of objects for the home comprising plates, vases, tiles, glasses, pumis, cups, candles and trays, on display in the spaces of Nonostantemarras; sculptures and unique pieces, created by giving new forms to recovered ceramic waste or reshaping industrially manufactured products that are then set out in the showroom interiors, and tables with majolica, presented in the garden.

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On the edge of Friuli’s Colli Orientali, a magnificent winery just waiting to be discovered

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e’re in Nimis, an area known for its good wine. A love for this soil and a desire to bring out its best while preserving all the characteristics that make it so unique and special inspired Giampiero Gori’s dream – to found

a winemaking enterprise that combines innovation and tradition, giving priority to quality and a respect for the environment.

Great care and attention are dedicated to every stage of production. The fine, healthy wine is created in harmony with the environment, with 2019 set to be the year of the first certified organic vintage. The labels range from Nemas I, an elegant, complex Pinot Noir, to the archetypal Friuli wine Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, a blend of Schioppetino, Refosco and Merlot dedicated to Giampiero Gori’s father, the Merlot Perla de Friuli, a docile Schioppettino, Friulano, a pure embodiment of the region, a Sauvignon with a unique taste, an elegant Chardonnay and the OrodiNemas, Ramandolo, a deeply-rooted DOCG of the Friuli named after Nimis, its village of origin.

The winery was opened in 2014, and is an extraordinary example of how to integrate architecture into the surrounding landscape. It is laid out over three levels – the lower floor hosts the stainless steel containers while the cellar beneath, carved Foto di Bruno Glätsch/pixabay.com

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wine cellar out of the hillside, is the ideal place to store the wooden barrels.

The tasting area welcomes guests with its contemporary design and large window overlooking the vines. It’s a place to enjoy a sensory journey, where the wines and fine food that are the ideal interpreters of the local resources tell the stories behind this region and its culture, traditions and excellence.

An emotionally-charged enterprise with an emphasis on sustainability, inspired by its owners’ love for their native soil. goriagricola.com

The dream of the Goris began in 2009 when the first vines were planted.

The vineyards now cover eighteen hectares on gently-sloping hillsides.

The winery now produces between 60,000 and 70,000 bottles with a yield of fifty quintals per hectare, favouring the quality that makes the wines such an iconic product

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From mountain to sea Antonella Euli

Our gastronomic journey begins in Bergamo with a signature “eno-risto-bistro� and ends on the Amalfi coast, at the table of a multi-starred German who’s now a naturalised Italian

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joint total age of little more than fifty, the same

experimenting with high-quality ingredients. The result

education, the same formative experiences in

is new combinations from a pair of young, surprising

prestigious kitchens – a thumbnail sketch of

and smoothly choreographed chefs creating delights

Fabio Lanceni and Fabio Garlini, both chefs at the Al

for the eye and palate. This sensory treat can best be

Carroponte in Bergamo, a venue where gastronomic

experienced with the five-course tasting menu based

excellence meets the light-hearted feel of a bistro to

on seasonal ingredients and the chefs’ imagination, an

create original, accessible flavours in a warm, friendly

unforgettably exciting adventure. A more demanding,

setting. The tram crane (carroponte, in Italian) above

adventurous choice is the “Percorso Gourmet”, a story in

the winebar counter explains the choice of name for the

eight delicious chapters. Some guests may prefer pure

bistro, and is a symbol of the founders’ philosophy – to

tradition, selecting their meal from the fare offered by

create a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation,

the a la carte menu, a lyrical landscape that will appeal

refinement and simplicity. Both regard Al Carroponte

to even the most refined gourmet palates, from starters

as an embodiment of tradition and research – its vision

to dessert. All this is accompanied by an impressive

and heart inspiring classic dishes, its mind focussing on

wine list of 1,600 labels. alcarroponte.it

RICCARDO MELILLO

The Michelin Guide describes it as “A venue with stylish interiors and a contemporary offer whose name recalls the site’s mechanical history, a place to enjoy a modern menu of dishes from land and sea, accompanied by a vast array of finger food, cold meats, oysters, caviar and gourmet hamburgers”.

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ncient monastery walls host a refined boutique hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant – the Monastero Santa Rosa at Conca dei Marini, between Amalfi and Positano, and its Il Refettorio restaurant, the domain of German-born chef Christoph Bob, former right-hand man of the great Heinz Beck. The

restaurant has a Mediterranean spirit, skilfully interpreted by the chef and his trusted sideman Pasquale Paolillo, an authentic exponent of this region’s tastes and flavours, ably supported by an internationallevel brigade. Theirs is a creative, innovative and imaginative cuisine, inspired by meticulous research into its dishes. But at the same time their cooking is firmly anchored in the values of this region, using many typical local products, some of which are grown using organic methods in in the monastery’s vegetable

garden or caught in the nearby Tyrrhenian Sea – fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, Gragnano pasta, Cetara anchovies and artisanal cheeses. The extensive wine list offers a range of the most select Italian and international labels. Guests can dine in the ancient restaurant room with vaulted ceiling or the shade of a flower-filled pergola on the terrace, with a view of the Gulf of Salerno. Lunch is enjoyed in an informal, relaxed setting, with mouth-watering Mediterranean dishes prepared with skill and speed by the illustrious team in the open-air Ristorantino by the infinity pool. monasterosantarosa.com

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The menu features dishes like the three variations of shellfish, lobster on chickpea puree, bean salad with flavoured olive oil, shrimp ravioli, fusilli with squid, Piennolo tomatoes and basil-flavour aubergines, red mullet in breaded crust, breaded anchovies with scamorza cheese and seafood gratin with herbs

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Food Design A pasta shape wins an Honourable Mention at the Compasso d’Oro awards.

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aunched in 1954, the Premio Compasso d’Oro ADI is the oldest and most authoritative international design award, and for the

first time in its history a food design product has gained a place on the winners’ podium, with a new pasta format, the Campotti. This narrowwaisted Calamarata type takes the form of a number eight, retaining the perimeter of the original shape but reducing its diameter. As a result the pasta has a new mouth feel and flavour - more sauce binds to it, making it tastier and easier to eat. Pasta di Gragnano IGP is such a longestablished landmark you would think all paths had already been explored, but the strength of industrial design is that it can create something new in areas where millions have already set foot, improving function, enhancing product quality and creating new means of access to the market.

The idea of taking on this new pasta project was the result of an encounter between Olivieri and Pastificio dei Campi. Two crucial elements in its creation are the relationship between shape and function, in regard to the cooking process – which must be uniform – and the amount of sauce the pasta can hold. In 2011 this innovative bronzedrawn format achieved its first great success when it was included on the ADI design Index.

The Pastificio dei Campi pasta manufacturers began production of the Campotti line in 2013, selecting a length of 27mm. pastificiodeicampi.it

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The Campotti dei Campi are an example of how creativity and design technique can make innovations in a product that helped write Italy’s gastronomic history

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SUMMERTIME ESCAPES

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The magic of the Amalfi and Capri coast, the charm of Versilia and Argentario. Sardinia at her most authentic and magnificent Puglia – a spectacular array of beautiful locations across Italy

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VILLA MARE MONTI, FORTE DEI MARMI This Maison de Charme overlooking the Versilia coast, a new entry in the les Collectionneurs portfolio, nestles in an oasis of Mediterranean vegetation and offers its guests the charm of a luxury residence in Tuscany. Every detail has been chosen to make a stay here enjoyable and unique. The nineteen rooms of the Villa Maremonti hotel, some with a sea view, others overlooking the gardens, all possess the traditional appeal of a Tuscan villa combined with luxurious details and modern comforts. Here it’s possible to enjoy a holiday by the sea against the background of the Apuan Alps, and more active guests can take advantage of the personalised Yoga and Pilates sessions in the gardens, finishing off with a refreshing plunge in the swimming pool and a relaxing drink in the piano bar. Breakfast is served in the romantic gazebo, while dinner is in the La Marea restaurant. chateauxhotels.it

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TORRE DI CALA PICCOLA, PORTO S. STEFANO

d’Argento gives a contemporary twist to Tuscan meat and fish dishes

Torre di Cala Piccola (a Condé Nast Johansens guide hotel) offers an

prepared using the finest local produce by chef Chef Francesco Carrieri

extraordinary 360-degree view of the seas around Argentario. The

and served on the lovely sea terrace. The Caffè La Torre by the Spanish

fifty-three rooms and suites are in the central villas or along the hill. They

Tower is the ideal spot for an aperitif, to be sipped whilst admiring the

are all different and boast elegant furnishings, a discreet atmosphere

magnificent sunset over the islands of Giglio and Giannutri.

and attention to detail, as well as a breathtaking sea view. The Torre

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EXCELSIOR PARCO, CAPRI More of a period residence than a hotel, the Excelsior Parco stands amid the peace and quiet of its gardens, looking onto the historic Villa Torricella, a reminder of its singular past. It comprises eleven exclusive rooms where attention has been paid to even the smallest detail – some overlook the garden while others enjoy a breathtaking view of the sea. Guests at this luxury boutique hotel can enjoy the traditional hospitality of the island of Capri half-way between Marina Grande and the Piazzetta, with facilities including Jacuzzi pools in-room and on the scenic roof terrace, with wonderful views of the Bay of Naples, access to a private beach and gym and spa services on request, not forgetting the garden area that creates an oasis of peace and discretion around the hotel. The breakfast and lunch menus offers fresh, seasonal local dishes prepared using organic, sustainable produce, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. chateauxhotels.it

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RESORT CAPO BOI, VILLASIMIUS A 5-star hotel tailor-made for families, providing top-level service, a touch of luxury and a pinch of magic to enchant its younger guests.

The open-air Activity Pool, where swimmers can breathe in the perfumes of the sea, hosts games, activities and entertainment, and the beaches lining some of the island’s most beautiful bays are lapped by crystal seas where guests can play, swim and go snorkelling. The Acquapura Spa Pool is a place to relax and regenerate. Chef Massimilano Balia seems determined to spoil his guests with a huge range of dishes catering for all tastes - “La Piazzetta di Capo Boi” restaurant offers an unequalled sea view, while those who prefer to stay on the beach can eat at the premium beach dining experience available at “L’Osteria del mare”. “Tipico italiano” and “La casa della pizza” await lovers of traditional Italian cooking and confirmed pizza addicts. falkensteiner.com

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SANTA CATERINA, AMALFI A few minutes from Amalfi, at one of the most picturesque locations on the coast, the Hotel Santa Caterina is built high above the sea within a huge estate that drops down to the water in a series of spectacular natural terraces. Two lifts carved out of the rock carry guests down to the beach, or they can stroll down a stunning path through citrus groves and luxuriant gardens to the seaside facilities, which include a sea-water swimming pool, solarium, fitness centre, cafĂŠ/bar and open-air restaurant. The main building hosts 36 rooms and 13 suites, and there are seventeen more with the Garden Suites and the Villa Santa Caterina and Villa il Rosso in the gardens.

New chef Giuseppe Stanzione is responsible for the gastronomic offer – breakfast, snacks, a bistro, the elegant Ristorante Glicine with a view of the bay, and a more refined, personal menu at the Ristorante Al Mare. This is now open for lunch and dinner, with simpler, more traditional and predominantly seafood dishes, so the Hotel Santa Caterina’s two scenic restaurants are both open in the evening. santacaterina.it

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VIVOSA APULIA RESORT, MARINA DI UGENTO Guests at the innovative Vivosa Apulia Resort, an eco-resort bounded

surrounded by natural gardens that provide the ideal setting for jogging

by the beautiful colours of the Ionian Sea at Marina di Ugento, between

or relaxing in a hammock. The private beach is reached by a walk

Gallipoli and Santa Maria di Leuca, will soon fall under the spell cast by

through the pine trees. The wooden walkway passes through

magical Salento. Wellbeing is the key word here, the philosophy behind

the Mediterranean maquis, eventually reaching the beach, a long

the 800 square metre spa. The all-inclusive formula enables guests to

expanse of white sand that links Torre San Giovanni with Torre Mozza.

enjoy a stress-free holiday as the resort stands in large protected area,

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A place of infinite beauty In the heart of the Amalfi Coast Le Agavi is the first hotel visitors encounter as they enter Positano.

Built in 1982, it was renovated in 2018. An enchanting place, where sea and sky merge

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he 5-star Le Agavi in Positano, a new entry in les Collectionneurs, is as unique and visionary as the person who designed it. The building’s story is indissolubly linked to the life and inspiration

of lawyer Aldo Capilongo, a Neapolitan builder and gentleman, but above an incurable dreamer.

The hotel’s construction was anything but simple, lasting over thirty years because Le Agavi, including the sixteen villas surrounding it, is modelled on the mountain itself, stretching over eleven floors that join sky and sea in a single embrace, bounded by the private beach. Stone by stone Aldo Capilongo watched his dream take shape, and when it came giving that shape its colours, he showed no hesitation. He had decided all this long before the building was complete – everything was to be painted blue and white. The hotel’s rooms and apartments must reflect the same colour as the sky, creating a feeling of total peace in a paradise on Earth. It’s now one of the Amalfi Coasts most exclusive hotels, the ideal place for a holiday with total relaxation, crystal seas, white beach and wild, untouched nature all combining in an oasis of quiet and tranquillity. One reason to go there is the Remmese Beach House,

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Relax in luxury on a private beach caressed by the waves, with superb facilities, from solarium to restaurant

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Warm Neapolitan hospitality in a place of incredible beauty, where sun and sea merge.

If perfection really does exist then it’s here, amid the magic of Positano

a stretch of private beach washed by the clear waters of Positano with an exclusive descent to the beach on private lifts and a fully-equipped solarium, enabling guests to enjoy the luxury of a swim in the hidden coves, accessible only to guests at the hotel. The Bar Remmese serves drinks and ice creams, while those seeking a light lunch can go to the Ristorante Remmese, the domain of chef Luigi Tramontano with a menu to suit a perfect day on the beach. Evening dining is at the La Serra restaurant, which reflects the Capilongo family’s commitment to a constant search for excellence in their hospitality offer. The service is flawless and here, too, Michelin-starred chef Luigi Tramontano is at the helm. lescollectionneurs.com

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t that time Capri was the capital of the ephemeral, of entertainment and elegance. Capri has inspired poetry, stories, love affairs and even a special clothing style, the Capri style, and it’s still possible to see tourists walking barefoot along the crowded streets of the centre, as

if seeking to experience the island’s aura of freedom and beauty to the full. Emilio Pucci was the creator of this style, and his narrow pants worn with colourful baggy silk shirts would become a chic, sought-after look.

The greatest exponent of this style was the charming prince Alessandro Ruspoli, known as Dado, who loved wearing brightly-coloured pants and

Capri is the sea, the Faraglioni rocks, the Blue Grotto. It’s a dream, it’s life – or rather, life as La Dolce Vita with a dash of Neapolitan sauce, a phenomenon born in the 1950s and then enthusiastically taken up in Rome

unbuttoned shirts with rows of necklaces and pendants, while Audrey Hepburn preferred short “Capri” pants, shirts, low shoes and neckscarves.

Shawls became a must and women queued up for jewellery by Chantecler, alias Pietro Capuano, creator of the famous little bells, his “campanelle”.

Then the Capri sandals, handmade by the island’s shoemakers. During this time the island became an elite tourist destination, famous for its nightclubs and the antics of the international jet set. This strange, faraway world was the haunt of elegantly extravagant personalities like Dado Ruspoli and Rudy Crespi – rich, attractive, titled and gaudy. Crows on their shoulder and big

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Dolce Vita with music in an atmosphere of love and champagne. After the comic actor Totò, the most entertaining celebrity guest was prince Francesco Caravita di Sirignano, known as Pupetto, related to the Sicilian princes of Lampedusa and heir to any number of wealthy uncles and maiden aunts. He was, fact, the true king of Capri. The Blue Island’s high society success flowered in the 1960s when paparazzo Valerio Di Domenico snapped famous actors and visitors could be serenaded by the voice of Roberto Murolo at the Tragara Club, Carosone at the Canzone del mare, Teddy Reno at the Gatto Bianco and Peppino Faiella, later known as Peppino Di Capri. All these comings and goings have left an indelible mark on the island, a very special atmosphere that is hard to describe, a blend of freedom, beauty, passion and a search for beauty.

Opening, Grand Hotel Quisisana and a period photo of the Capri’s Dolce Vita (courtesy of Capritourism).

These pages, the famous Piazzetta and the Grand Hotel Quisisana then and now, a symbol of the excellence of the island’s hospitality years later would find its greatest expression in the cinema.

Jean Paul Sartre and Kirk Douglas enjoyed lounging in the Piazzetta, and Roger Peyrefitte recited extracts from his books on the steps of the church of Santo Stefano. These were magical years when Capri was – and perhaps still is – a paradise for the wealthy middle class and extravagant aristocrats like Farouk of Egypt, who used to rent fifty suites at the Grand Hotel Quisisana, the favourite hotel of the island’s illustrious guests. All the nobility of the time stayed there - one of the most famous was Friedrich Krupp, the German steel magnate. He had the Via Krupp built in order to enjoy a direct connection between the Quisisana and his yachts Maya and Puritan, moored at the Marina Piccola. The Quisisana is now owned by Capri’s Morgano family. It remains a magnet for international celebrities and is known around the world as a symbol of Capri’s Dolce Vita. Monarchs, actors, writers, industrialists and singers have stayed here, frequenting its lounges, magnificent suites, Quisi restaurant, La Colombaia swimming pool, “QuisiBeauty” and the theatre designed and built by Giò Ponti, now a celebration venue. New fashions blossom in the Piazzetta, the villas and nightclubs are filled

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At the Argentario A spa in the heart of Tuscany’s Maremma region offering a warm, pampering welcome. That’s the philosophy behind the Espace Wellness Center, a collection of white spaces interrupted by black and light woods creating a style suspended between retro and contemporary Antonella Euli

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The wellbeing centre includes a wet area, relaxation zone, a spacious gym, indoor pool and a variety of services ranging from hair stylist to solarium

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spa hotel The resort is a haven for sports lovers, offering an eco-friendly 18-hole golf course, driving range and practice area for golf addicts, as well as tennis and padel courts, bikes and assisted-pedal bikes, jogging trails, indoor and swimming pools, a five-a-side football pitch, fitness courses and a gym equipped with Technogym and Crossfit machines

healthy and flavourful dishes prepared using local ingredients. All the design accommodation includes a scenic terrace and state-of-the-art technical facilities, and is the result of a careful choice of materials and furnishings. The philosophy behind the Argentario Resort, a member of the Design Hotels™ group and the only PGA National Italy complex, is inspired by a quest for wellbeing while respecting the environment – everything centres on these concepts. The Espace Wellness Center is the go-to destination for wellbeing fans as it boasts a wide range of treatments as well as bio-saunas and Turkish baths, hair stylists and nutritionist. The 3,000 square-metre area hosts a wet area and relaxation zone, a spacious gym, indoor pool and a wide variety of services. The MediSpa is the Espace Wellness Center’s medical spa, and here it’s possible to sign up for nutrition and naturopathy programmes. A team of professional specialists coordinated by the famous nutritionist and biologist Luca Naitana, will take you through

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the Wellbeing Method regeneration course, a new wellbeing concept he Argentario Golf Resort & Spa in Porto Ercole, part of the

that aims to help clients achieve a state of equilibrium and physical

enchanting Tuscan Maremma, is surrounded by cork oak woods

and mental health. It is, in fact, a nutritional re-education that together

and centuries-old olive groves, providing a habitat for hare, fallow

with the institute’s special treatments creates a synergic process that

deer, squirrels, wild boar and a wonderful variety of wild bird

can achieve weight, fitness, psycho-physical wellbeing results that are

species. The resort includes 73 designer rooms, stardard rooms

guaranteed to last. The Dama Dama restaurant makes use of organic

and one luxury villa with a panoramic view and exclusive services like

produce, offering guests the opportunity to discover just how tasty

private beach, heliport, 18-hole golf course, wellbeing centre and two

and imaginative dietetic cuisine can be through a menu developed

restaurants - the Dama Dama Restaurant serving specialities from the

according to the principles of the Wellbeing Diet. The Spa, massage

Maremma region, Tuscany and Italy in general with a touch of glamour

rooms, swimming pool and gym will help guests achieve and maintain

and international appeal, and the Club House Restaurant with authentic,

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ART & CULTURE

A SPECIAL FEATURE ON ART EVENTS IN ITALY MILAN

BOB KRIEGER IN MILAN Milan celebrates the great fashion photographer Bob Krieger with an exhibition entitled “Bob Krieger imagine.

Living through fashion and music. ‘60 ’70 ’80 ‘90” in the rooms of the Palazzo Morando|Costume Moda Immagine, in the heart of the city’s fashion quadrilateral, until 30 June 2019. The show presents images from Bob Krieger’s precious private collection, with photos witnessing a period that saw the birth and explosive growth of an incredible phenomenon, the Made in Italy culture, and its establishment on the world stage.

He has shot portraits and ad campaigns for the greatest Italian stylists, from Armani and Ferrè to Missoni, Valentino, Versace, Biagiotti, Gucci, Fendi and Dolce & Gabbana. The exhibition is promoted by the Historic Museum department of the City of Milan Cultural Office with the patronage of the Italian National Chamber of Fashion, and is organised by MGV Communication, with the interior display by architect Carlo Colombo.

Curated by Maria Grazia Vernuccio - Palazzo Morando - Until june 2019

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Palazzo Fortuny is a special place, full of evocation and magic, like every self-respecting artist’s home. Marking the 70th anniversary of the death of Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo (1871-1949), the Museo Fortuny stages an encounter between the Spanish (but naturalised Italian) painter, stylist, set designer and designer and his father Mariano Fortuny y Marsal (1838-74), who died when his son was only three. Father and son were both greate experimenters in different artistic realms. Over time the collection became dispersed all over Europe, but for the occasion the curators have sought to reconstruct it and every piece is direct evidence of the continuity of themes in both artists’ work. The exhibition is curated by Daniela Ferretti and Cristina Da Roit in collaboration with the Axel & May Vervoordt Foundation.

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“BURRI, LA PITTURA, IRRIDUCIBILE PRESENZA”

CONSIDER YOURSELF AS A GUEST (CORNUCOPIA) FPT Industrial, the leading industrial engine manufacturer,

importance the production of marine engines has

is Main Sponsor of the Italian pavilion at the Biennale

for the company.

Arte 2019, gracing Venice with a large installation by

“It is all about the kind of awareness-raising projects

American artist Christian Holstad, who has created

we regard as a responsibility for a company like ours”,

a work inspired by the theme of protecting our seas

said Carlo Moroni, Head of Communication at FPT

from pollution caused by plastics. Consider yourself

Industrial. “We invest in research with the aim of

as a guest (Cornucopia), the work can be seen from

producing cutting-edge engines that are sustainable

12 May to 12 June 2019 in the courtyard of the

and respect the environment”.

Università Ca’ Foscari. The piece is a symbol of the

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practical commitment to sustainability and safeguarding

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the environment, especially the seas, through the

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The enchanting island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, near the Fondazione Giorgio Cini, is host to a retrospective dedicated to a master of materials - Alberto Burri. The exhibition gives visitors a opportunity to admire an unprecedented selection of works from all of Burri’s most famous cycles: the first Catrami (1948) and Muffe (1948), the iconic Sacchi (1949-50), Gobbi (1950), Combustioni (1953), Legni (1955) and Ferri (1958), the tortuous Plastiche (1960) and the famous Cretti (1970), which became one of Burri’s most iconic subjects of research, to the great Cellotex, created up to the mid-1990s. These large works invite viewers to reflect on silence, reconstructing the career arc of one of 20th-century Europe’s greatest artistic figures.

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VENICE DYSFUNCTIONAL DYSFUNCTIONAL is a fascinating exhibition of art-design collectibles at the Galleria Giorgio

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Franchetti alla Ca’ d’Oro, presenting works by twenty-one established and up-and-coming artists from the Carpenters Workshop Gallery.

The works, whose aim is to break down the fragile barriers between art, architecture

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and design, are by nature site specific and

“JANNIS KOUNELLIS”

are inspired by the artistic patronage of the

The 18th century interiors of Ca’ Corner della

Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca’ d’Oro, which

Regina, home of the Fondazione Prada in Venice,

presents a selection of masterpieces that

host the “Jannis Kounellis” exhibition, curated by

includes Andrea Mantegna’s St Sebastian, Jan

art historian Germano Celant. Kounellis anticipated

van Eyck’s Crucifixion and Van Dyck’s Portrait

and accompanied the development of Arte Povera,

of Marcello Durazzo. Visitors can enter into

and this is the first wide-ranging retrospective

direct contact with architecture of the building,

on the Greek artist since his death in 2017. It

creating an experience rich in contrasts and

brings together seventy pieces dating from 1958

evocations.

to 2016, sourced from museums and important

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private collections in Italy and abroad. His works

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constantly set in motion methods of reading that

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generate a dialectical encounter between lightness, instability, temporality, fragility and the strength

MIKHAIL BARYSHNIKOV, LOOKING FOR THE DANCE The Contini gallery’s new Venice home is the setting for an exhibition dedicated to the photographic work of Mikhail Baryshnikov. Although known mostly as a dancer and theatre artist, he continues his exploration into the photography of dance. Vivid colours and abstract, amorphous figures capture the energy of dance in densely saturated instants vibrating with movement and emotion. On show are around forty photographs

of natural and artificial things.

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taken between 2009 and 2017 during his travels, exploring dance from street to stage, from Brazilian Forró and Baile Charme to the magical Nrityagram dancers of southern India.

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The 58th Esposizione Internazionale d’Arte, entitled May You Live In Interesting Times, is being held from 11 May to 24 November 2019

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he title is an English expression, long mistakenly thought to be the translation of an ancient Chinese curse, invoking periods of uncertainty,

crisis and disorder – “interesting times”, in fact, like the ones we are living through now. The 58th Exhibition is curated by Ralph Rugoff, currently director of London’s Hayward Gallery.

He began his career as a critic and essayist – between 1985 and 2002 he wrote numerous articles and other pieces for art magazines.

In 1995 he published a collection of essays entitled Circus Americanus exploring cultural phenomena of modern American life. At the same time he began to work as an independent curator. The exhibition is held at the Central Pavilion in the Giardini and the Arsenale, and showcases 79 artists from across the world. It has no theme as such, but reflects a general approach to making art and a vision of the social function of art including both pleasure and critical thought. The exhibition focuses

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first time at the Biennale Arte with its own pavilion. The Italian Pavilion at the Tese delle Vergini in Arsenale, supported and promoted by the DirectorateGeneral for Contemporary Art and Architecture and Urban Peripheries at the Ministry for Heritage and Cultural Activities, is curated by Milovan Farronato.

Twenty-one side events have been authorised by the curator and promoted by national and international non-profit organisations and institutions. Held in a number of venues around the city of Venice, they offer a wide selection of contributions and participations that add to the plurality of voices that is such an interesting feature of the exhibition.

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THROUGH ART “Venetian art” at the MarteS, Museo d’Arte Sorlini, Calvagese della Riviera, Lake Garda, and “Dialoghi a Sutri” at Palazzo Doebbing, near Viterbo Valeria Rastrelli

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uciano Sorlini (1925-2015) was an entrepreneur with a passion

The new collection’s home is a large, 17th-century palace in the

for 18th-century Venetian art, building up a prestigious collection

typical style of the Brescia region. The works are displayed in

that is now open to the public. The works on show at the MarteS -

fourteen rooms with a total area of 1,000 square metres, with 154

Museo d’arte Sorlini di Calvagese della Riviera, a charming venue

paintings collected by Sorlini over more than fifty years alongside

in the countryside close to Lake Garda, are from several particularly

pieces acquired by his heirs.

significant buildings he owned - the Grimani Marcello Sorlini on

The grand total is over 180 paintings, from 14th-century gold tablets

the Grand Canal in Venice, the Castello Grimani at Montegalda

to large canvases by the 18th Venetian Masters. The collection

Vicentina and the Palazzo Sorlini di Carzago. In 2000 Luciano

forms a nucleus of mostly large works that are representative of

Sorlini set up the Foundation that bears his name, giving it the

the art of Venice and the Veneto from the 14th to the 19th century,

task of bringing the collection, previously split between three

alongside paintings by important painters from the Lombardy region.

residences in Lombardy and the Veneto, together at Carzago.

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he Palazzo Doebbing in Sutri museum launches

Titian, Scipione Pulzone, Henri Rousseau, Antonio

its exhibition season with the grand opening of

Ligabue, Fausto Pirandello, Ottone Rosai, Francis

the“Dialoghi a Sutri” exhibitions, while the Museum

Bacon, Renato Guttuso, Ernesto Lamagna, Luca

of Ancient and Sacred Art hosts masterpieces of

Crocicchi and Carlos Solito, thanks to Mayor Vittorio

the Tuscia region from the buildings of the Diocese

Sgarbi’s vision of a new Renaissance and the

of Civita Castellana, and the treasures of ancient

support of the Fondazione Cultura e Arte, the

Sutri, with the Ephebos, a witness to Sutri’s historic

operational arm of the Fondazione Terzo Pilastro

identity now that now enables the town to claim

– Internazionale, headed by Prof. Emmanuele

the title of Italian capital of art. Sutri regains its

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artistic lustre with works by eleven great masters –

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Above, some galleries in the Palazzo Doebbing and Vittorio Sgarbi.

Below, from left, MarteS Salone di Diana, G. Tiepolo “Christ and the Samaritan”, Palazzo Sorlini, the location of MarteS, G. Bellini, “Madonna and Child”

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