“HATS BETWEEN ART AND EXTRAVAGANCE”: IN FLORENCE THE FIRST MONOGRAPHIC SHOW WITH ITEMS BY FAMED FASHION HOUSES

The Galleria del Costume (Palazzo Pitti, Florence; from December 3, 2013 to  May 18, 2014) opens its doors to an accessory not destined to pass unnoticed. This will be the first monographic show dedicated to hats.  The Museum’s collections of this accessory, attributable to the generosity of many donors, amount to more than one thousand… Read More “HATS BETWEEN ART AND EXTRAVAGANCE”: IN FLORENCE THE FIRST MONOGRAPHIC SHOW WITH ITEMS BY FAMED FASHION HOUSES

“THE ALLEGORY OF PATIENCE”: ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PAINTINGS IN THE MEDICI COLLECTIONS ON SHOW AT PALAZZO PITTI IN FLORENCE (ITALY)

  At Galleria Palatina (Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy) an exhibition opened on one of the most significant paintings in the Medici collections, The Allegory of Patience, which belonged to cardinal Leopoldo de’ Medici and is today held in the Sala di Prometeo in the same Palazzo Pitti. Initially attributed to Parmigianino in the inventories of… Read More “THE ALLEGORY OF PATIENCE”: ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PAINTINGS IN THE MEDICI COLLECTIONS ON SHOW AT PALAZZO PITTI IN FLORENCE (ITALY)

“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?

GREAT EXHIBITION IN SIENA (ITALY): DISCOVERING THE INCREDIBLE WORLD OF STEVE MC CURRY THROUGH 200 PHOTOS

      PHOTOS: COURTESY OF PRESS OFFICE, CIVITA, OPERA LABORATORI, SIENA (ITALY)  * The exhibition “Steve McCurry. Viaggio intorno all’Uomo” ( Siena, Santa Maria della Scala, till November 3, 2013) displays over 200 photos, an anthology of McCurry’s entire production, with many of his most famous images, from the portrait of the Afghan girl… Read More GREAT EXHIBITION IN SIENA (ITALY): DISCOVERING THE INCREDIBLE WORLD OF STEVE MC CURRY THROUGH 200 PHOTOS

SIENA (ITALY) / : VISITING “THE GATE OF HEAVEN” AND CARAVAGGIO MASTERPIECE: ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, “THE DIVINE BEAUTY”

Photos: Courtesy of Opera Duomo, Siena – Press Office  * Guest Writer: Carmelina Rotundo  *  A gently sloping green landscape where olive trees enrich the sscenery, isolated hamlets: in the tangle of branches the buds and flowers in soft clusters along with leavesare reawakening. Here and there, the cypresses, some young, others ancient; the bare… Read More SIENA (ITALY) / : VISITING “THE GATE OF HEAVEN” AND CARAVAGGIO MASTERPIECE: ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, “THE DIVINE BEAUTY”

MY SURPRISE PUBLIC EXHIBITION IN A BEAUTIFUL MEDIEVAL SQUARE WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF 3 HISTORICAL PLACES AND THEIR FOOD EXCELLENCES…

A surprise public exhibition dedicated to my works… It will happen on Sunday, July 14, during an evening event with food excellences, good Irish music and a special performance with my “Lacer/actions” artworks. The venue is an ancient and fascinating place: a beautiful square in the historic heart of Ambivere, “The Countess Palace”, Bergamo country, not so far from Milan;… Read More MY SURPRISE PUBLIC EXHIBITION IN A BEAUTIFUL MEDIEVAL SQUARE WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF 3 HISTORICAL PLACES AND THEIR FOOD EXCELLENCES…

AUTISTIC KIDS RE-CREATE ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI’S WORKS FOLLOWING THE MESSAGE OF TEMPLE GRANDIN / A SHOW IN ITALY FROM JUNE 3

“AUTISTIC CHILDREN SEE WHAT HUMAN BEINGS CAN’T SEE” * GUEST WRITER: STEFANO ALBERTI * There’s a great expectation in Aprilia (near Rome, Italy) at the “Marconi” Primary School where on June 3 a unique and special exhibition will open displaying works created by autistic students.  We talked about this some weeks ago. Teacher Patrizia Sapri… Read More AUTISTIC KIDS RE-CREATE ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI’S WORKS FOLLOWING THE MESSAGE OF TEMPLE GRANDIN / A SHOW IN ITALY FROM JUNE 3

“THE BIG PICTURE”: SELF-FUNDED ART HAPPENING IN DUBAI SET TO DEMOLISH BOUNDARIES FOR ART SAKE

“The BIG Picture” exhibition will be hosted by the Gallery of Light at Dubai Community Theatre & Art Centre (DUCTAC) on the weekend of 6 – 8 June 2013.  The BIG Picture is an independent art exhibition; self-funded and organized by participating artists. The concept is inspired by a fast and busy society that often… Read More “THE BIG PICTURE”: SELF-FUNDED ART HAPPENING IN DUBAI SET TO DEMOLISH BOUNDARIES FOR ART SAKE

THE LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTS SHOWROOM: A PERMANENT EXHIBITION ABOUT IMAGES OF TORN AND DECOMPOSED PUBLICITY POSTERS

***   ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI LACER/ ACTIONS PROJECT * THE LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTS SHOWROOM Realistic Images of Torn and Decomposed Publicity Posters Permanent Exhibition – Italy SIZE OF FRAMED WORKS: CM 70X50 *** “LaceR/Actions”is a multidisciplinary project and research about urban signs and landscapes, especially concerning the apparent chaos of ripped and decomposed papers from billboards and… Read More THE LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTS SHOWROOM: A PERMANENT EXHIBITION ABOUT IMAGES OF TORN AND DECOMPOSED PUBLICITY POSTERS

FROM DRAWINGS TO VIDEOS: ITALIAN STUDENTS AGAINST ACCIDENTS AT WORK. 10.000 EDUCATIONAL AND ARTISTIC WORKS IN A BIG EXHIBITION

Over 600 square meters of exhibition and about 10,000 works (drawings, posters, T-shirts, portfolios, cds, dvds, books, interviews, videos, board games…) These numbers define a truly extraordinary event set up at Rossini Trading Spa factory in Italy (Seriate, Bergamo) where has been displaced a selection of works  participating to “First In Safety” campaign during ten editions.… Read More FROM DRAWINGS TO VIDEOS: ITALIAN STUDENTS AGAINST ACCIDENTS AT WORK. 10.000 EDUCATIONAL AND ARTISTIC WORKS IN A BIG EXHIBITION

100 DAYS IN THE MEDIEVAL TUSCANY FORTRESS: SCENES FROM “COLORS OF AN APOCALYPSE” SHOW – THE CLIP

*** By Marco Rossi “Colors of An Apocalypse” – the Roberto Alborghetti exhibition hosted in the ancient and picturesque Aldobrandesca Fortress (XIII Century) on Mount Amiata, in Tuscany (Piancastagnaio — Siena, Italy) – ends today after 100 days. The show has been exceptionally extended due to the great interest from people and media.  About 7.000 visitors have taken turns in… Read More 100 DAYS IN THE MEDIEVAL TUSCANY FORTRESS: SCENES FROM “COLORS OF AN APOCALYPSE” SHOW – THE CLIP

“THE LOST WARHOLS”: WORLD PREMIERE OF KAREN BYSTEDT’S TREASURE AT “PHOTO LA” (THE ARTIST’S CORNER)

Andy Warhol always wanted to be a model.  Thirty years ago, when Karen Bystedt saw the Barney’s Clothes store ad that Andy posed for, she  got that .  Bystedt was an art student at NYU. She rang up the Factory and Andy himself picked up the phone.  Warhol was excited by the young photographer’s desire… Read More “THE LOST WARHOLS”: WORLD PREMIERE OF KAREN BYSTEDT’S TREASURE AT “PHOTO LA” (THE ARTIST’S CORNER)

MIDNIGHT LIGHTS AT THE MEDIEVAL CASTLE TO SAY THAT LIFE AND WORLD (AND MY SHOW) WILL GO ON…

This enchanting castle – which is hosting Roberto Alborghetti’s “Colors of an Apocalypse” Exhibition – tonight will be enlighted to say to the world that the life goes on… And the art show too (it will be opened to visitors until January 15, 20013). Rocca Aldobrandesca (in Piancastagnaio, Siena, Tuscany, Italy) becomes tonight an outstanding symbol of the times… Read More MIDNIGHT LIGHTS AT THE MEDIEVAL CASTLE TO SAY THAT LIFE AND WORLD (AND MY SHOW) WILL GO ON…