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As the countdown to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles has already begun, the City of Angels hosted the official launch of the first Italian Sports Day outside of Italy. This event brought together prominent figures, sports enthusiasts, and a …
Inaugurated in the historic West Adams neighborhood, the new headquarters of the American Institute of Architects of Los Angeles (AIALA) is located inside a bank building from 1927 that was abandoned for about forty years. The building wasn’t demolished but …
The city of San Francisco owes its most famous symbol, the Golden Gate Bridge, to the Italian-American Amedeo Peter Giannini. Born in San José in 1870 to Genoese immigrants and known for founding the Bank of America, Giannini supported and …
“I may be 90 years old, but in my heart, I am still that little girl who dreamed of a better tomorrow. So tonight, let us all dream together.” Sophia Loren radiated elegance as she greeted the audience at the …
This time the ticket is one-way: Los Angeles – Turin. Giorgio Chiellini‘s American adventure concludes, having been welcomed by Los Angeles FC two years ago. Initially, the former Juventus player served as a defender and, following his official retirement last …
In 2000, when attorney Ken Kleinberg was diagnosed with a kidney condition, he turned to Dr. Vito Campese, who was then the Head of Nephrology and Hypertension at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California (USC). …
The Italian Cultural Institute in Westwood has inaugurated the exhibition Renzo Piano Building Workshop: Le fil rouge, dedicated to the most significant projects of the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, an international architecture firm made up of twelve partners and led …
The Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World, established in 2016 by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, grew into a global celebration of Italian culinary heritage. What started as a platform to promote high-quality agri-food …
When does a mass-produced object transcend into art? Conversely, when does a unique piece push back against the concept of seriality? For Italy’s Design Ambassador, architect Roberto Palomba, the interplay between these two ideas defines what is contemporary. As design …
The Watts Towers are an extraordinary symbol of immigrant resilience and artistic ambition and are, today, one of Los Angeles’ most beloved and unique landmarks. Conceived and built over three decades by Italian immigrant Sabato “Simon” Rodia, the Towers capture …