HISTORIC MARILYN MONROE ”RED VELVET” PHOTOGRAPHIC COLOR SEPARATIONS OFFERED FOR SALE

 The most glamorous icon of the 20th Century died 50 years ago, August 5, 1962  *** A Las Vegas art collector and owner of the original, one-of-a-kind color separations used to produce the iconic “Golden Dreams” calendars from the famous 1949 Marilyn Monroe “Red Velvet” photo shoot, is offering them for sale. These color separations… Read More HISTORIC MARILYN MONROE ”RED VELVET” PHOTOGRAPHIC COLOR SEPARATIONS OFFERED FOR SALE

“AS RUNNING FAST WATER”: ABSTRACT PHOTO OF A DECOMPOSED PUBLICITY POSTER – LACER/ACTIONS POSTCARDS # 5

Images of Decomposed (publi)City * Canvas, 2010, 62×42 Roberto Alborghetti ‘s LaceR/Actions is a multidisciplinary project and research about urban signs, especially concerning the apparent chaos of ripped and decomposed posters and street signs. Transferred on canvas, reproduced on lithographs or textiles (as pure silk), or scanned in videoclips, the details of torn posters give… Read More “AS RUNNING FAST WATER”: ABSTRACT PHOTO OF A DECOMPOSED PUBLICITY POSTER – LACER/ACTIONS POSTCARDS # 5

“THE ROLLING STONES – 50 YEARS”: MONSTER-MEGA 2000 PAGES+EBOOK / A VERY SPECIAL PREVIEW: AN UNFORGETTABLE INTERVIEW WITH MICK JAGGER

The German start-up The eBook People GmbH, a spin-off of the publishing house The Interview People GmbH (www.theinterviewpeople.com), is going to release its first comprehensive eBook in July which will feature the 50th stage anniversary of the band The Rolling Stones. Title: “The Rolling Stones – 50 Years”, Subtitle: “Views From The Inside – Views… Read More “THE ROLLING STONES – 50 YEARS”: MONSTER-MEGA 2000 PAGES+EBOOK / A VERY SPECIAL PREVIEW: AN UNFORGETTABLE INTERVIEW WITH MICK JAGGER

KASPAROV CHESS FOUNDATION EUROPE INTRODUCES SOFTWARE FOR TEACHING CHESS IN SCHOOLS

  The Kasparov Chess Foundation Europe today in Brussels announced the release of the Chess Teaching Platform, a software that will enable teachers to teach chess in the classroom and enable pupils to further learn and practice at home with the aid of remote assistance. The Chess Teaching Platform is a web-based training program for… Read More KASPAROV CHESS FOUNDATION EUROPE INTRODUCES SOFTWARE FOR TEACHING CHESS IN SCHOOLS

“THE LOST WARHOLS”: TWO IMAGES PERSONALLY SENT TO ME BY KAREN BYSTEDT

 PHOTOS BY KAREN BYSTEDT Three days ago I posted an article about the first limited edition print of Karen Bystedt’s “The Lost Warhols” (www.KarenBystedt.com) collection at the Amber Lounge Grand Prix Charity Fashion Event. That post – without images of the event – is still gaining a lot of traffic and it’s at the top… Read More “THE LOST WARHOLS”: TWO IMAGES PERSONALLY SENT TO ME BY KAREN BYSTEDT

THE NEW CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM OF MARCHE (ITALY) WILL KEEP A ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI LACER/ACTIONS WORK

There will be also an artwork created by Roberto Alborghetti for his “Lacer/actions” art project among the pieces that will be in permanent exhibition at the “St. Francis Contemporary Art Museum” which is  being born in Mercatello sul Metauro, a picturesque and fascinating medieval town in the centre of Italy (Marche region, in Pesaro Urbino… Read More THE NEW CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM OF MARCHE (ITALY) WILL KEEP A ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI LACER/ACTIONS WORK

“KEFALONIA, 1943”: MY ARTWORK TO REMEMBER AN UNPUNISHED MASSACRE AND THE STATE CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE

   Dr. Srini Pillay – Harvard psychiatrist, author, brain imaging researcher and columnist – says that art is a form of healing and it may help us to face tragedies and loss… I dedicated this artwork to Kefalonia massacre ( title: Kefalonia, 1943 – Victims & martyrs. The blood tracks # 1; canvas/mixed media, 87×57,… Read More “KEFALONIA, 1943”: MY ARTWORK TO REMEMBER AN UNPUNISHED MASSACRE AND THE STATE CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE

THE ARTISTIC MARINE CRIB ALONG THE CANAL PORT CREATED BY LEONARDO DA VINCI

 Cesenatico (Emilia Romagna, Italy): at Christmas time the boats of the floating section of the Marine Museum become the stage of an incredible crib on the water.    According to a research made some years ago by an international films company, it’s one of the most photographed Italian places. I’m talking about the artistic Crib on… Read More THE ARTISTIC MARINE CRIB ALONG THE CANAL PORT CREATED BY LEONARDO DA VINCI

GIO’ POMODORO: THE PATH OF A GREAT SCULPTOR

 Monferrato area (Italy): events and shows to celebrate the great master of international sculpture   ” Gio Pomodoro, The path of a sculptor: 1954-2001″ is the theme of one of the most important exhibitions devoted to the celebrated Italian sculptor. The show opened on December 7, in Alessandria (Piemonte, Italy) and it will continue in the… Read More GIO’ POMODORO: THE PATH OF A GREAT SCULPTOR

DEBORAH ALEXANDER ‘S ART: RECONSTRUCTING WHAT IS BROKEN

She will exhibit at “Barcelona Showcase”, next December 10, located in Gaudì’s Casa Battlò.   My fellow artist Deborah Alexander will exhibit in Barcelona, next December 10, 2011, at Casa Battlò, the Gaudì’s architectural jewel (from 10,30 am to 22,30 pm). I met Deborah and her beautiful art in London, last October: she participated at… Read More DEBORAH ALEXANDER ‘S ART: RECONSTRUCTING WHAT IS BROKEN

THE POSTER KING: LONDON CELEBRATES EDWARD MCKNIGHT KAUFFER’S VISUAL ART

 A fascinating exhibition taking place in London up to December 18, 2011, at The Estorick Collection of modern italian art.   My “Lacer/actions” art project is based on torn posters details. During my research I collected so far more than 30.000 images of ripped publicity posters. I work on them, making canvas, lithographs, textile designs, videoclip… Read More THE POSTER KING: LONDON CELEBRATES EDWARD MCKNIGHT KAUFFER’S VISUAL ART

THE LIFE BECOMES ART: WELCOME TO PARALLAX AF IN LONDON!

I was there showing my “LACER/ACTIONS” project. I met fellow artists and I had the way to know something about their art. Here are some stories…  By ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI    I may say that art world met at Parallax AF in London (La Galleria, Royal Opera Arcade, Pall Mall, October 13-16, 2011). I was there,… Read More THE LIFE BECOMES ART: WELCOME TO PARALLAX AF IN LONDON!

THE PARALLAX AF DAYS IN LONDON: SHARIN’ IDEAS WITH ARTISTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

  The Parallax AF days are over. The art show at La Galleria (Royal Opera Arcade, Pall Mall) in London was surely a good occasion to meet artists and people. During the three days exhibition and the two private views, I had the way to approach arts from different parts of the world. It was… Read More THE PARALLAX AF DAYS IN LONDON: SHARIN’ IDEAS WITH ARTISTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD