One of my favorite art museums in Rome has long been Galleria Borghese. My first trip took awhile because the museum is so popular that you MUST book tickets in advance to be granted two hours of admission to wander the decorated halls. While it takes a tiny bit of planning to visit, I always […]
Category Archives: Italian Art
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Jun
Jun
Today, 4,000 miles away from Rome, is the final sendoff for an amazing man. A man I love very much. A man who made his passion his life. Yesterday, we went to St. Peter’s Basilica in his honor. At 5:30, the wait to get inside is only about 5 minutes. The evening light makes for […]
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Mar
Mar
“I Heart New York” has been done a million times. I ‘Space Invader’ Roma is a slightly more original take on the old cliche: Rome is the perfect city for an eye-gasm. The colors of the buildings, the laundry hung out a window and blowing in the breeze, the ruins of the Roman Forum, the […]
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Mar
Mar
Only in Italy is a small jar of peanut butter $9, while fresh mozzarella is $1. Only in Italy are strikes announced in advance and always planned for a Friday, giving you the excuse to take a long weekend. Only in Italy are you expected to drink your coffee in 25 seconds and gtfo, but […]
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Mar
Mar
The other week, I was skipping along to the piazza and I paused at the corner. Always pause at the corner. Those motorinos come out of nowhere, man. As I stopped and checked for speeding vespa drivers with little regard for pedestrian safety, I smiled. Right there in front of me was the cutest ‘No […]
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Nov
Nov
This carving is called The Philospher because he has large ears to listen with, but a very small mouth to limit how much he speaks. This sculpture is on the private property of an agriturismo in Pienza- Podere San Gregorio. It was incredible to be in the private presence of something so ancient. It felt […]
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Nov
Nov
Italy is currently celebrating the 150th anniversary of unification. Part of the omaggio (homage/tribute) included asking 24 well-known Italian designers to re-conceptualize the Italian flag. The free exhibit, Omaggio al Tricolore is currently running at the Complesso del Vittoriano. I took this photo of the flag flying on the steps of Piazza Venezia. Inside, it […]