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THE GHOST BUS: IT ALL BEGAN LIKE THIS 10 YEARS AGO IN THE LEGENDARY LAND OF ROBIN HOOD…

Ten years ago, in October 2014, “The Ghost Bus” Project kicked off: a visual (and visionary) adventure in the Land of Robin Hood. At the invitation of Marysia Zipser (founder of ACT, Art Culture Tourism) and thanks to the courtesy of Simon Barton – belonging to the family that organized the public transport service in… Read More THE GHOST BUS: IT ALL BEGAN LIKE THIS 10 YEARS AGO IN THE LEGENDARY LAND OF ROBIN HOOD…

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CITIES / NOTTINGHAM: THE OLD WOODEN TELEPHONE BOOTH AMONG THE TREASURES OF THE COUNCIL HOUSE

Photos by Roberto Alborghetti Last week I wrote about the fact that, in the UK, the distinctive and traditional red telephone booths will not be done away with, but will continue to serve their purpose. And, speaking of telephone boxes, I remembered a large and special wooden telephone booth located in the interior spaces of… Read More CITIES / NOTTINGHAM: THE OLD WOODEN TELEPHONE BOOTH AMONG THE TREASURES OF THE COUNCIL HOUSE

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A DAY IN THE CASTLE OF NOTTINGHAM TO DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF “CITY OF REBELS”

Guest Writer: Lamar Francois I really enjoyed my day in the company of Marysia, Roberto and William along with the Lord Mayor of Nottingham, Cllr Dave Trimble who kindly escorted us around Nottingham Castle. My thanks also to the generous hospitality of Solman Nouman at the Castle. On the day I had a really good… Read More A DAY IN THE CASTLE OF NOTTINGHAM TO DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF “CITY OF REBELS”

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INTERVIEW ON NOTTS TV (UK): “MACROPHOTOS TO TELL BEAUTY IN IMPERFECTIONS”

An Italian making news in the UK! It is always good news for our country. So, thanks to Notts TV, the most important broadcaster in the Middle East. He dedicated a space to me in the most popular program: Eye Up, broadcasted from Nottingham. Thanks to journalist Lara Davies and host Richard Spurr. The interview… Read More INTERVIEW ON NOTTS TV (UK): “MACROPHOTOS TO TELL BEAUTY IN IMPERFECTIONS”

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THE YELLOW YEAR / SCRATCHES ON “CENTRAL WASTE” IN BEESTON, NOTTINGHAM, UK

Pantone announced its colors of the year for 2021: PANTONE Ultimate Gray and PANTONE Illuminating. Selecting two colors for only the second time in 22 years, Pantone described the chosen yellow and gray as independent but complementary, representing a theme of unity and mutual support. Whereas PANTONE Illuminating is bright and vivacious, Ultimate Gray is… Read More THE YELLOW YEAR / SCRATCHES ON “CENTRAL WASTE” IN BEESTON, NOTTINGHAM, UK

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NOTTINGHAM (UK) / THE UNIVERSITY PARK CAMPUS: 300 ACRES OF A GREEN AND REFLECTIVE PLACE

On my most recent visit to Robin Hood’s Land for The Ghost Bus project developments, Marysia Zipser and Caron-Jane Lyon accompanied me to the Lakeside Arts Center for a series of meetings. It was a pleasant surprise for me to immerse myself in the atmosphere of the University Park Campus, a real oasis of greenery, where… Read More NOTTINGHAM (UK) / THE UNIVERSITY PARK CAMPUS: 300 ACRES OF A GREEN AND REFLECTIVE PLACE

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“THE GHOST BUS”: BBC RADIO TELLS THE SAGA IN “LETTER FROM BEESTON”

Letter from Beeston by Marysia Zipser, broadcasted on BBC Radio Nottingham, on May 20, 2020. Marysia presents “The Ghost Bus: Roberto Alborghetti in the Land of Robin Hood”. A wonderful story, a fantastic visual adventure. * THE GHOST BUS: ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI FROM ITALY TO THE LAND OF ROBIN HOOD BY MARYSIA ZIPSER (Text brodcasted on… Read More “THE GHOST BUS”: BBC RADIO TELLS THE SAGA IN “LETTER FROM BEESTON”

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THE VIDEO: THE MAGIC OF SCRATCHES ON “CENTRAL WASTE” IN BEESTON-NOTTINGHAM, UK

In Beeston, on the road to Nottingham (UK) you may have the surprise of running into a kind of art installation … Scratches, drawings, traces and lines come to life on the surface of a large yellow waste container (Central Waste). Yes, pure street art, or better: natural art on the street…#realstreetart #naturalstreetart. In the… Read More THE VIDEO: THE MAGIC OF SCRATCHES ON “CENTRAL WASTE” IN BEESTON-NOTTINGHAM, UK

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“IN CONVERSATION WITH ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI”: ITALIAN FLAVOUR IN THE LAND OF ROBIN HOOD (UK)

  Guest Writer:  Inna Schutts, ACT Intern Photos: Inna Schutts I met Roberto on June 5, 2019 at Trattoria L’Oliva, a tiny Italian corner in the heart of Beeston. It was supposed to be a day full of pre planned interviews and meetings culminating with a long anticipated showcase of Roberto’s Ghost Bus ‘Roads’ Project in the… Read More “IN CONVERSATION WITH ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI”: ITALIAN FLAVOUR IN THE LAND OF ROBIN HOOD (UK)

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NOTTINGHAM, THE CITY OF ROBIN HOOD WHERE THE RED BRICKS MAKE UP A SYMPHONY OF COLORS…

* Nottingham is the City of Robin Hood, of the Laces and… of the Red Bricks. Wandering and strolling along its streets is like jumping in a wonderful palette, where red is everywhere, as my photos are showing and tellin’ in this post. Palaces, buildings and walls make up an extraordinary symphony of colors where… Read More NOTTINGHAM, THE CITY OF ROBIN HOOD WHERE THE RED BRICKS MAKE UP A SYMPHONY OF COLORS…

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