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Roman Holiday & La Dolce Vita Roman Holiday and La Dolce Vita are two legendary films, different in style and mood, yet bound by aprofound connection: both have carved into the audience’s heart the eternal and captivating image of Rome. We’re not just talking about stunning locations, but a city that stands alongside the actors as a true protagonist. In …

Writing Between Enchantment and Reality Numerous places around the world are linked to literature. A classic reference is Shakespeare‘s tragedy “Romeo and Juliet,” set in Verona, Italy. In Wales, William Wordsworth immortalized Tintern Abbey in a poetic ode to its rural landscape and historical remains. Carnia, an Alpine region in Italy, inspired poets like Leonardo Zanier, whose work focused on …

Stories of compassion, art, and social innovation You’re about to discover that your guide doesn’t just capture nuances of art and beauty. In Florence, where he’s meeting you, you see him sitting on the steps of the Ospedale degli Innocenti. Oddly, without a Toscano cigar, the expression on the face of the Italian waiting for you, in the shade and …

Berthe Morisot: Capturing the Immediacy of Life, with Sensitivity and Grace WhatsApp reports the arrival of a new message from the Italian who smokes Tuscan cigars. Open and read: “The life of the impressionist painter who will be the backdrop to our author’s journey, was a mix of art, personal relationships and commitment to the movement that would revolutionize painting. …

When the essential is invisible to the eyes The perception of beauty is subjective, especially in contemporary art, where the boundaries of beauty are constantly being explored and redefined. Beauty, in the creative field, is a complex and multifaceted concept that goes far beyond superficial aesthetics. It is not just what is “nice to look at”, but rather a profound …

Paula Modersohn-Becker, a Pioneer of Expressionism Her brushstrokes and a chromatic rendering, similar to those of Van Gogh, also paints a celestial vault similar to that above the cypresses of Saint-Rémy. Paula Modersohn-Becker, born in Dresden, was a revolutionary figure in the art scene of her time, so much so that her adoptive city, Bremen,has dedicated a museum to her. …

A visual journey through Divina Commedia Your Italian guide will be waiting for you in Piazza di Santa Croce, beneath a white marble statue of Dante Alighieri. “His small neoclassical tomb, located near the site of his funeral in 1321, is in Ravenna,” you write in your new travel journal dedicated to the famous poet. You note the places to …

Nazim Hikmet, the beauty of everyday life between love, exile and nostalgia Nâzım Hikmet was one of the greatest Turkish poets of the 20th century, known for his innovative style and political commitment. Born in Thessaloniki, then part of the Ottoman Empire, he came from an aristocratic family. From a young age, he showed extraordinary talent for poetry, introducing free …

When the night is more alive and colorful than the day It was “Because the Night“, written by Bruce Springsteen. I didn’t know why that song made famous by Patti Smith came to mind. But I was sure that in art the night was the space of the unknown, of mystery and dreams, a dimension in which reality dissolves, leaving …

Identity as a poem in continuous evolution Identification is never a final destination, but a perpetual journey toward self-understanding. From his 2014 poetry collection “ASTONISHMENT“, here is a new and evocative composition by Dastilige Nevante, a dense and refined poetics that invites reflection and inner exploration. “RECOGNIZE YOURSELF: Composing rhymes under the skin. Their irises are gestures and words that …

The spark that triggers a path of introspection and inner transformation The title “ASTONISHMENT” immediately sets the tone. Rather than suggesting a static state of surprise, it evokes a sense of wonder—an active, almost ritualistic engagement with the everyday. Astonishment here is not accidental; instead, it implies that when we truly look, we open ourselves up to profound revelations. This …

Reflections on waiting and the transformative winds that push you forward Minimalist poetry, with its ability to suggest rather than declare, manages to create a space for personal reflection in which the reader can recognize themselves. Perhaps you are also struck by the idea that the wind, a metaphor for change, can be something we passively wait for but also …

If you don’t know sadness, you can’t have deep thoughts Depth is a multifaceted concept that goes far beyond the mere surface of things. It represents the ability to immerse oneself in the nuances of thought, to grasp emotions in all their complexity, and to seek out hidden meanings that elude a hurried glance. In thought and emotion, it manifests …

James Hamilton-Paterson: When life is a Pilgrimage His early work reflects a youthful optimism and a deep sensitivity to the natural world. is a British poet, novelist and essayist whose work spans literature, science and the natural world. James Hamilton-Paterson’s writing, often focused on the allure of the sea and the transitory nature of human existence, captures both personal experiences …

Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso: synthesis of the pictorial currents of the early twentieth century “Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso, a pioneer of Portuguese modern art, will be the protagonist of our next author’s journey. I’ll meet you on Friday, September fifth, at nine in the morning in front of Pastéis de Belém in Lisbon.” The WhatsApp message didn’t catch you unprepared; you were …