In Chelsea, Artemest Captures Italian Design’s Allure
What makes Italian design so special? That question has no quick answer, but one can easily find out at Artemest’s refreshed gallery in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. There, the lauded interior designer Samuele Brianza has devised a tightly curated display of furniture, lighting, and one-of-a-kind objects by 50 artisans and designers hailing fro...
Nivola horses back in place in NYC after damage and removal
Famous statues of horses sculpted by Sardinian artist Costantino Nivola and his American colleague Richard Stein are back in place in New York after they were damaged and removed in the redevelopment of a playground under the Big Apple's Wise Towers two years ago. The statues had graced the playground since 1964. After calls to bring them back to N...
Italian Start-Ups in NYC: Elena Favilli & Cristina Alberini Shine at the Consulate
The Consul General of Italy in New York recently played host to a captivating event as part of the ongoing series “Meet the Italian Start-Ups in New York.” Moderated by the journalist Maria Teresa Cometto, the event featured two remarkable women: Cristina Maria Alberini, a distinguished neuroscientist and professor, and Elena Favilli, the visionary...
'Autentico: design made in Puglia' pop-up exhibition opens in New York
‘Autentico. Design made in Puglia’ is located at 82 Gansevoort Street, New York, and be open to the public between November 10th to 17th, 2023. ‘Autentico. Design made in Puglia’ has opened in New York City to celebrate the rich design scene of Puglia — the southern Italian region that forms the heel of Italy‘s iconic boot-shaped profile. While Pug...
Neos: direct flight from Palermo to New York starting June 9, 2024
Italian airline Neos will operate a direct flight between Palermo and New York JFK from June 9, 2024. Neos offers the direct air flight between Sicily and the United States for the entire summer season. The new flight is operated by a 355-seat Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, for 710 weekly seats. Two frequencies per week with flights departing from Italy...
Valentino unveils new Madison Avenue flagship boutique
Spanning three levels and nearly 1,142-square-meters of retail space, each floor is centered around a distinct visual narrative, driven by carefully selected colors and materials. Most notably, the color red, an iconic shade for the brand, is prominently featured. Upon entry, customers are greeted by grand double-doors with sculptural marble handle...
Columbian Lawyers celebrate Italian Heritage at Tiro-A-Segno
The Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn commemorated its annual Italian Heritage event at Tiro-A-Segno on Tuesday, Oct. 17. October, which marked Italian Heritage Month, brought a special ambiance to this gathering. The event spotlighted the flavors of Abruzzo, Italy, the region where the Association's President Yolanda Gaudagnoli's parents h...
Fellows of Politecnico di Milano Celebrates Italian Heritage Month in New York
In celebration of Italian Heritage Month, Fellows of Politecnico di Milano US (FPM US) recently hosted a series of events and activities in the United States. This nonprofit organization, with a focus on supporting and promoting the vision of Politecnico di Milano, marked its mission for the first time, showcasing its commitment to diversity, equit...
IAP298: cars, culture, and camaraderie at “Casa”- a visit to the Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere
We’re keeping the Italian American Heritage Month party going with a visit to one of our favorite Italian American hangouts, a place that lives up to its cozy name, Staten Island, NY’s stunning Italian Cultural Center at Casa Belvedere. The “House with the Beautiful View” was the brainchild of our friend Gina Biancardi, an Italian American with an...
Italy's IMA Group gets tax breaks for Tonawanda expansion, looks toward further growth
Executives from Italy’s IMA Group say the quality of the Western New York workforce in production and engineering was central to the company’s decision to significantly expand its Tonawanda operations and unify its North American corporate headquarters here. And they are already looking toward additional opportunities to bring more of the global co...
Destination Italia Expands with New York Office Opening
Destination Italia, a leader in high-end tourism and Italy’s largest TravelTech company specializing in quality incoming tourism and experiential travel, celebrated at the Intesa Sanpaolo building the opening of its new office in New York. The event, which featured presentations by Dina Ravera, President of Destination Italia, and remarks by Fabriz...
The Guggenheim Is Helping the Blind Experience Art—a Luxury Italian Winery Is Part of the Effort
During the height of the Covid pandemic, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum not only expanded its reach to visitors with low vision through a dial-in program, it created a sensory guide to the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed structure that walks listeners down the sidewalk to the Fifth Avenue building in New York, through the threshold and up the swirlin...