Ai Weiwei, who has endured the harshness of Chinese censorship since his childhood, now finds himself in the absurd predicament of being censored in Europe, in London no less. In response, he raises his voice to caution us against the growing lack of freedom of speech and to chastise those “artists” who pursue their craft […]
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“A grand nostalgic operation. The feeling is that Western creativity has slowed down significantly; there is a widespread sense of archaeology. Revolutions are missing.” – Antonio Riello. It may well be true what the great critic states regarding the restoration of the mythical Luna Luna amusement park. Still, in this case, we can only rejoice
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Turin is a city of profound cultural contradictions. Its bourgeois image, understated and unassuming, has always concealed an underground world of innovation and originality, a soul that rebels against the gray and beige facades of its buildings. Thus, bourgeois Turin has always nurtured a cultural ferment that over time has given rise to creative and
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In the realm of woodcraft, one encounters a masterful figure who seamlessly marries the traditions of Turin’s cabinet-making heritage with a contemporary artistic vision – Ivan Paradisi.He is the natural heir to the legacy of Turin’s ebonist tradition, a crown ideally passed down from the legendary Pietro Piffetti, the wood virtuoso of yesteryears. Today, Paradisi
CABINET MAESTRO – Ivan Paradisi’s harmonious creations in wood and music. Read More »
In the world of supercars, where innovation is the lifeblood and aesthetics are paramount, the unlikeliest of sources can become a wellspring of inspiration. A recent Instagram post has shone a light on the remarkable confluence of art and automotive design. It’s evident that the Mercedes-Benz AMG Design Team has drawn inspiration from Shalemar Sharbatly’s
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Eugenio Cuttica’s work is knowing how to investigate what is beyond the visible. In his pictorial research there is certainly an affinity with the philosophical statements of pure visibility of Fiedler and Hildebrandt, according to which “art was a specific language with its own laws that had vision as its goal”. This is why the
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It’s one of the highlights of District 1. ‘The Race’. Five locations within the border, with each bloodline racing for their heritage. Entry into the line up is utterly exorbitant, but that doesn’t bother these thrillseekers, for they come from old money where funds aren’t even a thought. Each team has one driver, multiple mechanics, data
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From 25th of May to 23rd June, Sotheby’s Monaco is hosting the exhibition “Michael, intimacy behind speed” by Vanessa von Zitzewitz. If this is the first time you’ ve heard of it, the Keep Fighting Foundation is a global non-profit initiative founded by Michael Schumacher’s family, in response to the immense outpouring of love and
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In the world of classical music, where beauty and excellence intertwine, there is a competition that stands out for its singular cruelty: the Monte-Carlo Music Masters. With only one winner, the stakes are high and the pressure is intense. But out of this crucible of competition, emerges a stunning display of talent and artistry. Piano,
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“Why bother with real celebrities when you can just make your own? (Disclaimer: this article has been written using artificial intelligence). Ladies and gentlemen, we have some breaking news: Brad Pitt is now a woman! Yes, you read that right. Thanks to the power of AI-generated deep fake celebrities, we can now transform Hollywood’s hottest
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