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Three Imperial-era works from Ostia antica on show in Roman hotels

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“Arte Fuori dal Museo“, a new approach to showcasing Italy’s hidden heritage, is an initiative strongly supported by Massimo Osanna, Director General of Museums at the Ministry of Culture. As part of the “Arte Fuori dal Museo” project, the Diana, Universo, and Scalinata di Spagna hotels in Rome will present three Imperial-era Roman works from

Open workshop for Luigi Bienaimé’s Telemachus

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Presentation of the restoration of Luigi Bienaimé’s TelemachusThursday, March 5, 2026, at 5:00 PMAccademia Nazionale di San Luca, Rome Speakers: Fabio Porzio Gabriella Caterini Carola Tavazzi The restoration of Telemachus— the statue depicts the son of Ulysses and Penelope and is located at the entrance to the Academy—provides an important opportunity to explore the work

Discover “Art Out of the Museum” in Rome

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From refined Etruscan bronze artifacts to masterful Roman marble sculptures, these works offer glimpses into the country’s most ancient history. The museum-quality masterpieces can be visited without tickets or lines on the Art Outside the Museum itinerary. All the works on display at the hotels are loans granted under the protection of the Protocol, signed

Capri’s rare 18th century Bishops Throne

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Restoration of a rare 18th-century carved and gilded wooden bishop’s throne preserved in the Certosa di San Giacomo on the isle of Capri has been completed. The work, a rare example in carved and gilded wood, represents a piece of historical and artistic value for the island and is distinguished by its fine craftsmanship, with

“Madonna of the Angels” repositioned above the altar

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Careful restoration work has restored the ancient altarpiece depicting the Virgin of the Angels and Child to its former splendor, and it has returned to the confraternity church of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Gallipoli (Lecce). The crowdfunding campaign continues to fund the restoration of a traditional papier-mâché statue of Christ. Help the Confraternity bring

water returns to the fountains at Museo Nazionale Etrusco

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Inauguration at Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia 13 October 2025 The National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia inaugurated renovated museum rooms with accessible immersive displays, thanks to PNRR funding, and the reactivation of the fountains in Bartolomeo Ammannati’s Renaissance masterpiece – the Nymphaeum, recently restored and reopened to the public. The fountains of the

Mirrors and women in the Etruscan world

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PRESS RELEASE, Rome, May 29, 2025 The Rotary Club Rome Campidoglio celebrates its twentieth anniversary with the restoration of five mirrors that showcase the strength and prestige of women in Etruscan civilization. Rotary Club Rome Campidoglio turns twenty. Twenty years of service, culture, and community engagement. To celebrate this milestone, the Club has chosen to

PRESENTATION – “Art Out of the Museum”

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Art Out of the Museum | Arte Fuori Dal Museo Tuesday 15 October, 6 pm – marked the inauguration of Art Out of the Museum | Arte Fuori Dal Museo, a project promoted by General Directorate of Museums (Ministry of Culture) with LoveItaly and Federalberghi Lazio, which focuses on raising awareness and knowledge of Italy’s cultural

Sphere Italia to fund restoration work at ETRU

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Press Conference Friday 11 October 2024, 3pm Sphere Italia is funding the restoration of the nymphaeum and the fountains of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia in Rome. For the first time, the donation includes a provision for long term maintenance of the structures. Speakers at the press conference: Massimo Osanna, DG, Musei Ministero

Crowdfunding Campaign now open!

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The statue of Cristo Morto beneath the main altar in the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli was made by the master sculptor cartapestaio Achille de Lucrezi in 1866.  One of the treasures belonging to the Confraternity di Santa Maria degli Angeli, it is part of the long tradition of cartapesta (papier-mâché) making in Lecce that began in the 17th century.  More malleable than wood and lighter to carry, with colour bringing the results to life, cartapesta became the preferred material for the life-size models of saints made for Holy Week processions carried by the Confraternities. This statue requires careful restoration to ensure its long-term survival.  As does another Confraternity treasure – the oil painting of the Madonna and Child in Glory attributed to Gian Domenico Catalano of Gallipoli (17th century) hanging above the altar and dating to the 17th century.  Both works have significant cultural and heritage value to the community crowdfunding for their restoration.
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