Silvia Nittoli

“Fashion has the power to create change. Sustainability is not just a trend, it’s a necessity for a better future.” Livia Firth celebrated in Los Angeles on March 9th the Green Carpet Fashion Awards at the NeueHouse, an event she created in 2017 …

“When I was offered the part, I said yes in less than 24 hours,” well-known actress Patricia Clarkson tells with enthusiasm about the day her agent called her about the possibility to star in the upcoming movie Monica by director Andrea Pallaoro. Clarkson, …

The Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles, in partnership with the local institutions of the Sistema Italia (Italian Cultural Institute, Italian Trade Agency, IACCW, ENIT), celebrated the seventy-ninth anniversary of the Italian Republic with a glamorous event high above …

One of Giancarlo Giannini‘s favorite memories was meeting Billy Wilder in a Los Angeles restaurant by chance. Intimidated by a director he considered legendary, Giannini wanted to talk to him but shyness and self-consciousness made him desist. Later, a waiter let …

Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month is celebrated in October every year by proclamation of the President and Congress to honor the sacrifices, achievements, and contributions of the millions of Italian immigrants and their descendants living in the United States. This …

On March 1st, Raffaella Valentini became the new Consul General of Italy in Los Angeles. Born in Rome in 1975, Valentini had her first work experience at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2003 when she oversaw projects promoted by Italy …

Could the presence of lead in a bronze statue give us clues about the historical era in which the statue was crafted? The answer to this question goes beyond a simple “yes.” Indeed, understanding the composition of the materials used …

As climate change, natural disasters, and the erosion of time continue to threaten historic landmarks around the world, digital technology is emerging as a powerful ally in the preservation of cultural heritage. In the ancient Tuscan town of Volterra, home …

On July 12, 1962, the aircraft carrier USS Independence encountered the Amerigo Vespucci in the central Mediterranean. The Vespucci, the oldest active ship in the world, identified itself as the “Training Ship Amerigo Vespucci.” The American ship stopped its engines …

“We have tried to infuse this project with the essence of Italy, which unites all these elements: a sense of beauty, respect for ingenuity, the courage to innovate, and the ability to respect all cultures.” With these words, Defense Minister …