On February 4th, the Italian Trade Agency – Chicago Office, in cooperation with CremonaFiere, Regione Lombardia, Unioncamere Lombardia and Promos, hosted Mondomusica Roadshow, an itinerant presentation in the US of Mondomusica New York. Mondomusica New York was conceived for the US market by CremonaFiere, organizers of Cremona Mondomusica, the principle international trade show dedicated to handcrafted musical instruments. The first edition of Mondomusica New … Continued
Piu’ libri piu’ liberi, Italy’s most important book fair for small- and medium-sized publishers, returns to the Palazzo dei Congressi in Rome from December 5-8, 2013. The fair offers a venue for books that sometimes face obstacles to find a place on the shelves at chain outlets, which tend to privilege books by larger publishers. For more information about the fair, please visit www.piulibripiuliberi.it
The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the Loyola University Museum of Art, will present a lecture on The Still Life: 18th-century Neapolitan Nativity Scenes and Painting by Gherardo Noce Benigni Olivieri. Author Gherardo Noce Benigni Olivieri will present his book, which explores an aspect of art that has previously been neglected by art dealers, historians and critics: the close relationship that has always … Continued
Corraini Lingotto, the new bookshop of the Pinacoteca Giovanni e Marella Agnelli (www.pinacoteca-agnelli.it) in Turin, opened to much fanfare on November 8th. Offering a vast selection of publications on art, design, architecture and illustration, both Italian and foreign, the shop also has a special section dedicated to children’s books, and in particular artist’s books for children. Art and design objects and home items will … Continued
At this past weekend’s SOFA CHICAGO, first time exhibitors Officine Saffi were very excited to learn that they had been awarded the LongHouse Reserve Special Recognition Award for best Artwork for Arnold Annen’s bowls made from Limoges porcelain. Annen’s pieces were part of an exhibit titled Whiteness, exemplifying the pureness and simplicity of the color white, presented by the Milan-based gallery and workshop. Other … Continued
The Italian Cultural Institute in Chicago will present70% Acrylic 30% Wool, a novel by Viola Di Grado (Europa Editions, translated by Michael Reynolds) on Monday, October 28th, 6:00 PM. The author will sign books following the presentation and a reception will follow. Viola Di Grado was born in Catania, Italy, in 1988. Her first book, 70% Acrylic 30% Wool, was the winner of the … Continued
Opening October 10, this year’s Chicago International Film Festival celebrates Italian cinema with Comedy, Italian Style, a look back at beloved comedies covering five decades. The films includeAmarcord, Bread and Tulips and Divorce, Italian Style. Several contemporary Italian films will also be screened as part of the festival. Directors Dario Argento (Dracula 3D) and Roberto Ando (Viva La Liberta`) are scheduled to attend screenings … Continued
Recently translated into English, The Black Sheep by Ascanio Celestini recounts the four years he spent traveling through Italy visiting psychiatric hospitals. He listened to and recorded stories told by nurses, doctors, and patients. The result is a powerful and fascinating read about the treatment of mental illness and the mentally ill. For the Italian edition, please visit: www.einaudi.it/libri/libro/ascanio-celestini/la-pecora-nera/978880618401 For the English translation, please visit: www.openroadmedia.com/the-black-sheep1
The international exhibition Mondomusica (the world of music) lives up to its name, encompassing not only handcrafted musical instruments, but all things related to music. Of note are publishers of music scores and books. Italian publishers at this year’s edition include Edizioni Curci, Volonte` & Co, and Zecchini Editore. In 2012, Italy ranked 5th (following Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada and France) with 3.68% … Continued
Art gallery/publisher Corraini is celebrating its 40th anniversary with an exhibition at its eponymous contemporary art gallery. Objects, paintings, drawings, documents, and books drawn from its archives illustrate Corraini’s story, a tale intertwining art, design, and publishing. The exhibit runs through November 24. Galleria Corraini – Via Ippolito Nievo 7a, Mantova, Italy www.corraini.com
