DRAWINGS FOR PLANTS: 4.000 WORKS FROM ITALIAN STUDENTS ABOUT THE WONDERFUL “PLANET OF FLOWERS AND TREES”

In 2013 Flower Council Holland and Okay! review launched in Italy the 3nd edition of “The Plant I Like” with the goal to reach new generations speaking them about the world of plants and indoor plants, improving knowledges and informations. Kids from infant to secondary schools were involved in a graphic contest about green. Schools… Read More DRAWINGS FOR PLANTS: 4.000 WORKS FROM ITALIAN STUDENTS ABOUT THE WONDERFUL “PLANET OF FLOWERS AND TREES”

IT’S NOT A WATER-COLOUR… IT’S ONLY A MAGNIFICATION OF CRACKS ON A METAL SURFACE.

Cracks is part of my Lacer/actions Project, about  the decomposition of torn publicity posters on outside advertisings (my realistic and not manipulated images are transferred on canvases, lithographic prints or textiles, or re-built in collages). Since 2009 I’ve been also workin’ on metal, plastic or stony surfaces, or metal and plastic platings. So, I entered… Read More IT’S NOT A WATER-COLOUR… IT’S ONLY A MAGNIFICATION OF CRACKS ON A METAL SURFACE.

ABSTRACT SKY OF ROME… BUT IT’S ONLY A REALISTIC IMAGE OF WORN-OUT OUTDOOR ADS…

  LaceR/Actions work by Roberto Alborghetti * Realistic and not manipulated image from torn and decomposed publicity posters Rome, August 27, 2013 * Roberto Alborghetti ‘s LaceR/Actions is a multidisciplinary project and research about the apparent chaos of ripped and decomposed posters and urban/street signs. Transferred on canvas, reproduced on lithographic prints or textiles (as… Read More ABSTRACT SKY OF ROME… BUT IT’S ONLY A REALISTIC IMAGE OF WORN-OUT OUTDOOR ADS…

“THE NEXT APOCALYPSE”: MY COLLAGE-WORK FOR “ART TOPPLING TOBACCO”

* “The Next Apocalypse: no Heaven or Hell, only Smoking or Non-Smoking”; Collage made with 150 small pieces of waste-paper of torn and decomposed publicity posters; Sizes: 47×47 cms.; 2013. This work takes part to “Art Toppling Tobacco”   http://www.arttopplingtobacco.com.au/   Tobacco lacerates (and detroys) our lives. I wanted to express this concept working on lacerated and… Read More “THE NEXT APOCALYPSE”: MY COLLAGE-WORK FOR “ART TOPPLING TOBACCO”

NEW FABRICS AND LATEST TEXTILE CREATIONS AT “INDIGO SALON” IN PARIS

 © Photos: ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI * A real wind of colors is blowing through Indigo Salon in Paris (17-18-19 September 2013) which also features Bruno Boggia Design Studio (Como, Italy). The popular Parisian event  welcomes merging operators in textile design and fashion from around the world. Indigo Salon (Parc d’Expositions, Paris-Nord Villepinte) also this year is bringing new creations and… Read More NEW FABRICS AND LATEST TEXTILE CREATIONS AT “INDIGO SALON” IN PARIS

“CONTEMPLATIONS AND LACER/ACTIONS” PROJECT / A SPECIAL PAGE: SLIDESHOW, ALBUM, VIDEO AND A GREAT PORTRAIT (1631)

* CONTEMPLATIONS AND LACER/ACTIONS: A SPECIAL PAGE ON THE PROJECT * “Contemplations and Lacer/actions” is a visual project which includes a virtual gallery, a video, an album and installations. It is based on 27 scripts by Thomas From Bergamo (or From Olera) who lived from 1563 to 1631 in Tyrol area (Austria and Italy). All… Read More “CONTEMPLATIONS AND LACER/ACTIONS” PROJECT / A SPECIAL PAGE: SLIDESHOW, ALBUM, VIDEO AND A GREAT PORTRAIT (1631)

“DEATH OF A CAMERAMAN”: EHIBITION OPENS IN NEW YORK EXPLORING THE POWER OF IMAGES… ARE CAMERAS WEAPONS?

Death of a Cameraman organized by Martin Waldmeier apexart 291 Church Street New York * Opening reception: Thursday, September 12: 6-8 pm * On view: September 13 – October 26, 2013 * Featuring work by: Adam Broomberg & Oliver Chanarin, Harun Farocki, Rabih Mroué Hrair Sarkissian, Rudolf Steiner. An Unsolicited Proposal Program winning exhibition. *… Read More “DEATH OF A CAMERAMAN”: EHIBITION OPENS IN NEW YORK EXPLORING THE POWER OF IMAGES… ARE CAMERAS WEAPONS?

“THIS IS THE WAR…”: MY FATHER IN THE HELL OF KEFALONIA (SEPTEMBER 1943). REMEMBERING A TRAGEDY…

Kefalonia massacre happened exactly seventy years ago. My father Battista is a survivor of that terrible tragedy in which died about 9.000 Italian soldiers (September 1943) killed and exterminated by German Nazis.  I gathered his incredible story in a little book with the title : “Mio padre nell’inferno di Cefalonia” (English translation: My father in the hell of Kefalonia).… Read More “THIS IS THE WAR…”: MY FATHER IN THE HELL OF KEFALONIA (SEPTEMBER 1943). REMEMBERING A TRAGEDY…

“HEALING EPILEPSY NATURALLY? IT IS POSSIBLE!” : AMERICAN ARTIST ROSANNA MARTELLA TELLS IN A BOOK HER (IN)CREDIBLE STORY…

  “As a result of the sting of a wasp, I had an anaphylactic shock and nearly died. This was the catalyst that made me begin experiencing epileptic seizures. Following a macrobiotic lifestyle helped me to realize that I had always been allergic to gluten, which had weakened my immune system. The wasp merely brought… Read More “HEALING EPILEPSY NATURALLY? IT IS POSSIBLE!” : AMERICAN ARTIST ROSANNA MARTELLA TELLS IN A BOOK HER (IN)CREDIBLE STORY…

THE BEACH IS AN ART GALLERY: 20 BEAUTIFUL SUNSHELTERS FOR THE 16th EDITION OF “TENTS AT THE SEA” IN CESENATICO (ITALY)

© Photos: ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI The sunshades in the past were the typical furniture on the whole beach of Cesenatico (Adriatic Sea, Italy). Before the introduction of sun umbrellas, big rectangular tents were hung on wooden poles stuck in the sand, in order to give shelter to tourists on the beach. Thanks to the intuition of… Read More THE BEACH IS AN ART GALLERY: 20 BEAUTIFUL SUNSHELTERS FOR THE 16th EDITION OF “TENTS AT THE SEA” IN CESENATICO (ITALY)

“BURN MY HEART…” (“ABBRUGGIA IL MIO CUORE…”): MY NEW COLLAGE FROM “CONTEMPLATIONS AND LACER/ACTIONS” PROJECT

“BURN MY HEART SO THAT I LIVE FOR LOVE” (“Abbruggia il mio cuore acciò viva per amore”) by Roberto Alborghetti * From “Contemplations and Lacer/actions” Project and Performance based on Scripts by Thomas from Olera (1563-1631) * COLLAGE OF WASTE PAPER PIECES FROM TORN AND DECOMPOSED PUBLICITY POSTERS              2013, SIZE: 94X51 (ON WOOD) This… Read More “BURN MY HEART…” (“ABBRUGGIA IL MIO CUORE…”): MY NEW COLLAGE FROM “CONTEMPLATIONS AND LACER/ACTIONS” PROJECT

THE GENIUS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI DESIGNED IN 1502 THE STUNNING HARBOUR (PORTO CANALE) IN CESENATICO (ITALY)

*** © Photos: ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI / TOURISM OFFICE, CESENATICO   Cesenatico is an historical resort city on the Riviera Adriatica (Forlì-Cesena Country, Italy). For its relaxing and elegant atmosphere it is called the “living room of Adriatic Sea”.  Here, the old fish market, still active, is within walking distance from the modern wholesale market. And… Read More THE GENIUS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI DESIGNED IN 1502 THE STUNNING HARBOUR (PORTO CANALE) IN CESENATICO (ITALY)

PREVIEW: THE GREATEST BRITISH DISHES REIVENTED BY HESTON BLUMENTHAL. WATCH THE INCREDIBLE TRAILER WITH ANIMATED ARTWORK BY DAVE MCKEAN

    *** Bloomsbury Publishing releases an animated book trailer that brings to life the marvel of Heston Blumenthal’s new book Historic Heston which will be published 10th October 2013 (£125). The Trailer will be released via Bloomsbury’s UK, Australia and US offices simultaneously. http://youtu.be/sIzQ-cjep5I As the Big Fat Duck Cookbook brought together Heston’s unique… Read More PREVIEW: THE GREATEST BRITISH DISHES REIVENTED BY HESTON BLUMENTHAL. WATCH THE INCREDIBLE TRAILER WITH ANIMATED ARTWORK BY DAVE MCKEAN