La vita italiana

  Last October, the Center for Italian Modern Art (CIMA) unveiled a major installation of sculpture, drawing, and experimental photography by acclaimed modernist Medardo Rosso, revealing the exceptional range of an artist known chiefly for his three-dimensional work. Initially derided …

Marcus Aurelius, one of the greatest Emperors of Rome and  an important philosopher, was born on April 26, 121 AD, the son of Marcus Annius Verus and  Domitia Lucilla, who were both from wealthy patrician families.  Despite their status, they practiced the old …

The history of slavery dates back to a time well before the founding of Rome.  Historical records indicate that slavery had been in existence four thousand years before the birth of Christ.  In many civilizations, the use of slaves was …

Melissa explores the simple, but beautiful art made by some Italian artists, known as Macchiaioli.  I am a graphic designer, who originally wanted to be an Art Historian. I graduated with a Masters in Art and once upon a time …

According to ANSA, visitors arriving to Milan by trains and planes will be greeted at key entry points with billboards, welcoming them to the “capital of the aperitivo”, to use its proper Italian name.   Campari, the leading brand of …

A great amount of applications for positions on the boards of directors at Italy’s top 20 museums have been received by Italian Culture Minister, after the decision, for the first time ever, of allowing an international call for applications for …

Dear Readers, An April assortment of Italian connections for you: A “ghetto” in the U.S.A. is usually a section of a city that is thickly populated by people on the lower end of the economic scale, in less desirable parts …

Piazza della Signoria, Piazza del Plebiscito, Piazza Navona, Piazza San Marco: listing few among the most famous piazze in Italy would be enough to understand the deep meaning of a place that most Italians consider like home. In fact, the …

Auguri a tutte le mamme! As L’Italo-Americano, we want to wish Happy Mother’s day to moms in the world! According to the Wall Street Journal, Italian Moms are the best because they are unique in the way they give love …

Today, Margie tells about her meeting with a friend in Venice. Let’s see what she discovered during her tour. One of the benefits of social media is meeting people with similar interests from all over the world. I have known …