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
The Italian artist and designer Bruno Munari worked in many fields of the visual arts, and he was a leading figure in art books. New Yorkers will have an opportunity to view his work and that of other artists, in an exhibition presented by Edizioni Corraini during the 8th annual NY Art Book Fair (September 20-22). Housed in the courtyard dome at MoMA PS1, … Continued
Award-winning Italian journalist Aldo Cazzullo’s first novel, My Soul Is Wherever You Are, has been translated into English and is now available as an e-book from Open Road Integrated Media. First published in Italian by Mondadori in 2011, the novel has been described as “a gripping noir and a moving love story … that embodies the tone and traditions of modern Italy.” Cazzullo had … Continued
Beijing International Book Fair August 28-September 1, 2013 China International Exhibition Center Beijing, China The leading Italian publishers will present their latest works in both traditional print and multimedia at the Beijing International Book Fair in Booth H2-E18, showcasing the latest titles on art, architecture, language, literature, children’s books and illustrated books. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet with several representatives of the … Continued
While it may seem hard to believe, the island of Lampedusa, the largest and most remote of the Italian Pelagie Islands in the Mediterranean Sea, currently does not have a library or even a bookshop. The Italian publisher Fratelli Frilli Editori (www.frillieditori.com) is not only donating its own publications for a new planned library, it is also accepting book donations at its bookstore in … Continued
