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Corraini nominated for BOP Award at Bologna Children’s Book Fair
Corraini Edizioni (www.corraini.com) has been nominated for the BOP – Bologna Prize – Best Publisher of the Year, one of several awards given at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, opening today. The award’s aim is to highlight the editorial projects, professional skills and intellectual qualities of work produced by publishing houses all over the world. At the same time, the prize is designed to foster … Continued
MONDOMUSICA ROADSHOW
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
Visit the 12th edition of Piu’ libri piu’ liberi
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
Italian Cultural Institute presents The Still Life: 18th-century Neapolitan Nativity Scenes and Painting by Gherardo Noce Benigni Olivieri
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
After Mantova, Milan and Bologna, Corraini’s bookshop arrives in Turin
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
OFFICINE SAFFI AT SOFA CHICAGO
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
Viola Di Grado at the Italian Cultural Institute
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
Comedy, Italian Style at the 49th Chicago International Film Festival
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
The Black Sheep by Ascanio Celestini
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
