Tourism in Italy

Tourism in Italy Mediterraneo Palazzo Ducale – Genova – November 26th, 2010 – May 1st, 2011 www.lineadombra.it The exhibition at the Palazzo Ducale uses eighty paintings from museums and collections throughout the world to explore this magical journey through colour, which Van Gogh described as “always changing – you don’t always know if it’s green or purple – you don’t always know if it’s blue – because a second later its changing reflection has taken on a pink or grey hue.” Rodin, the origins of genius Spazi Arte – Legnano (MI)– November 20th, 2010 – March 20th, 2011 www.mostrarodin.it The largest exhibition that Italy has ever dedicated to Auguste Rodin (Paris 1840 – Meudon 1917), opens to the public in Legnano (Milan), at the Palazzo Leone da Perego. Rodin, le origini del genio (1864-1884), a route 120 works of art that he revolutionized the art of plastic. The masterpieces are: John the Baptist, the Thinker, the Kiss, the great shadows and more works, on a journey connecting the first experiences of the artist to the full achievement of his personal and disruptive poetics. Giorgio De Chirico Castello di Miramare – Trieste – December 4th, 2010 – February 27th, 2011               www.castello-miramare.it The Scuderie del Castello di Miramare host the exhibition “Giorgio De Chirico. A Majestic Silence”, introducing almost 90 works – 70 paintings and 20 drawings, watercolors and ink drawings – made in the first half of Nineteenth century by one of the greatest masters of contemporary art. Caravaggio - An impossible exhibition Palazzo della Ragione – Milano – November 10th, 2010 – February 13th, 2011 www.turismo.milano.it Is it impossible to reunite all the masterpieces of the great Lombard maestro? At Palazzo della Ragione it is possible, thanks to modern technologies. 65 masterpieces by Caravaggio reproduced in high definition keeping original size, colours and light, are at last reunited making a long awaited dream by scholars, critics and art lovers come true. Visitors will be welcomed by performers in the shoes of Caravaggio and will be conducted into his world through real life anecdotes and stories on his artworks. Coliseum New Spaces Roma www.turismoroma.it The third-floor levels have finally been opened, a unique standpoint offering a spectacular view of not merely the Coliseum's internal spaces, but also of the whole of Rome. Access to the last upper ring is crucial in order to gain an understanding of the relationship between the Coliseum and the vast area of the Forum, Imperial Rome’s other monuments as well as the layout of the city. King Vittorio Emanuele ll, the Gentleman Torino - October 2nd, 2010 - March 13th, 2011 www.fondazionednart.it The Albertine Statute of 4 March 1848, valued at over 2 million euro, forerunner of the Republican Constitution, transported to the nearby Royal Palace of Turin State Archives with a lot of armed escort. The original uniform Vittorio Emanuele II wore during the famous Battle of Solferino, the bedroom and the private study of Vittorio Emanuele II, the first ever open to the public. These are just some of the ideas offered by the first major event for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy. Eurochocolate Ski Cortina d'Ampezzo (BL) - 16th - 19th December, 2010 www.eurochocolate.com Chocolate, this delicious food of the Gods, in the temple of La Dolce Vita, Cortina D'Ampezzo, a sought after resort by mountain lovers, skiers and celebrities all year round. From 16 to 19 December 2010, there will be yet another reason to visit this famous and Beautiful Dolomite ski resort: Eurochocolate Ski. Paris: the Wonderful Years Rimini - 23th October, 2010 - 27th March, 2011 www.lineadombra.it For the first time in Italy, with approximately ninety works from museums and collections from all over the world, the Rimini exhibition aims to examine this fascinating story, when innovation was introduced but an enormous wall was raised to oppose that innovation, but also when what crossed that wall – the wall of the Salon – was the allure that sparks and accompanies painting. Baroque art in the Marche San Severino (Mc) - July 25th - December 12th, 2010 www.meravigliedelbarocconellemarche.it The charming town of San Severino Marche, in the heart of Macerata's province, is the setting for a major exhibition celebrating Baroque art in Le Marche Region. The show, entitled Meraviglie del Barocco nelle Marche, features around 90 works from the 1600s including pieces by great artists like Bernini, Guercino and Pomarancio. The exhibition is being curate by celebrated Italian art critic Vittorio Sgarbi and runs from 25 July until 12 December in three of the town's finest buildings.  Vinum Nostrum Firenze – July 20th, 2010 – April 30th, 2011 www.uffizi.firenze.it From Mesopotamia to our tables, from the rite of communion to avoidable drunkenness, from distasteful habit to gate of spirituality, wine and the grapevine are the protagonists of the exhibition. Original showpieces, sculptures, frescoes and mosaics, accompanied by multimedia and video installations will recount the millenarian history of the grapevine and of wine, and the important influence they exerted on the culture of the ancients.   Miro' Pisa - 8th October, 2010 - 23rd January, 2011 www.miropisa.it After the successful Marc Chagall exhibition, from October 8th to 2011 January 23rd, Pisa will be hosting at Palazzo Blu the next stop in its suggestive route through art, culture and the Mediterranean Sea: "Joan Miró. I miti del Mediterraneo", a retrospective on the works of the great, polyhedric Catalan artist. The exhibition, which will offer 110 Miró works including paintings, drawings, litographies, sculptures and illustrations, will be held at Palazzo Blu in Pisa. Restaurated and run by Pisa Cassa di Risparmio Foundation, the culture promoting centre is conceived as a modern opportunity to enrich the city's cultural offerings, as well as a part of a turistic valorization project for the museums on the lungarno, a watery line of the greatest historical and cultural relevance crossing the city from the east to the west. Dali' Milano - September 22nd, 2010 - January 30th, 2011 www.mostradali.it After 50 long years, the talented surrealist artist Salvador Dalì is back in Milan. His last personal exhibition in the Lombard capital city dates back to October 1954 and was held in the Caryatids Room of Palazzo Reale. From tomorrow the same Milanese venue, which for the artist was a source of inspiration for his house in Figueras, will be hosting an exhibition dedicated to him entitled “The dream is closer”. Indeed, some unexpected and significant considerations emerge from this exhibition, even with regard to the relationship between the artist and Italian renaissance painting, as well as surrealism and metaphysics, highlighting a more intimate and spiritual Dalì.  Bologna - Motorshow Bologna - December 4th - December 12th, 2010 www.motorshow.it The passion for engines has won another time: the 5 days special edition of Bologna Motor Show 2009 has been visited by  460,158 people. The “Motor Show people” have proved to be stronger than adversities, crisis and rain, too. They have crowded the pavilions of Bologna Fiere, confirming their great enthusiasm for cars. The appointment with the companies, the professional operators and all the enthusiasts is from December 4th to 12th at the 35th edition of the Bologna Motor Show, inserted in the OICA calendar.  Genova Mediterranea 2010 Genova - September 9th - May 31st, 2011 www.palazzoducale.genova.it Throughout the centuries the Palazzo Ducale in Genoa was regarded as the seat of power of the Republic and the Doge's residence. After a long and important restoration lasting ten years, the palace is today not only a historical building but also and, above all, an intelligent structure, the beating heart of cultural and social activities of Genoa and its territory. Inside the Palace the show rooms, the libraries and historical archives, the research and engineering workshops connected to the city are harmonically located in illustrious historical spaces; the halls for congresses, conferences and concerts are placed within the 17th century spaces; an original and young music club can be found in the medieval cisterns, and a café is located in the large vaulted entrance hall of the Palace. Craftsmanship Feast  Milano - December 4th - December 12th, 2010 www.artigianoinfiera.it Artigiano in Fiera is the event aimed at promoting crafted products from across the globe and the key player in this event is the artisan and the authentic and original products representing superior crafting and prime quality. Each single product, unique and innovative, expresses the creativity of a tradition and a crafting culture of a region and its people. The Rho fiere structure and the services provided offer exhibitors and visitors all the benefits and advantages of an important international trade exhibition centre accommodating a broad range of exhibitors and a substantial number of Italian and international visitors.   Pisa Marathon Pisa - December 19th, 2010 www.pisamarathon.it New course for the 12th of International Pisa Marathon. Start of the 42,195km in Pontedera (Bellaria sport center), then the passage into Calcinaia and Vicopisano, Fornacette and the center of Cascina (start of half-marathon at 9.00, as the marathon in Pontedera). The marathoners will run in Lugnano ed Uliveto Terme until to Caprona. Along the Vicarese road (Colignola, Mezzana and Ghezzano), the runners can enter in Pisa at 36km, will run in the middle of the old town and along the river Arno (along to Lungarni) for their finish under the leaning tower. First help and services in Manin Square and showers at the stadium Arena Garibaldi (800 mt.)  Vincent Van Gogh: Roma - October 8th,  2010 - January 30th, 2011 www.romatoday.it Rome will be protagonist of one of the huge exhibition at the Vittoriano in Rome; it will run a prestigious exhibition devoted to Vincent Van Gogh. The exhibition will be curate by Cornelia Homburg, among the most experienced critics of Van Gogh and will be supported by an international scientific committee of very commendable prestige. More than 110 painting will show for the audience pleasure. From Canova to Modigliani  Padova - October 2nd, 2010-February 27th, 2011 www.turismopadova.it Palazzo Zabarella will host an exhibition which celebrates the portrait. The theme of the portrait will be analyzed in the broadest sense, image of face, the full length, Group, family and, officers in situations, intimate or mundane. Canova and Modigliani were symbolically placed in a witness to the great classical, the second and the eruption of new. To say that the artists of this century have, perhaps more than any other, had to compete with the identification of original art of portrait mode, given enough: entry into the scene of a new medium, competitive and challenging, photography. Lucas Cranach: The Other Renaissance  Roma - October 15th, 2010 - February 13th, 2011 www.galleriaborghese.it The works of the great German painter Lucas Cranach will be shown for the first time in Italy. The Borghese Gallery will host the works of Lucas Cranach the Elder, who, along with Albrecht Dürer, is the greatest representative of the renaissance of German painting in the sixteenth century. The Gallery will host about 45 of Cranach’s most significant works, which come from the leading public collections in Europe and the United States. Dante’s Hell at Pertosas’ Caves Salerno - July 24th 2010 - May 28th, 2011  www.grottedipertosa.it Every Friday and Saturday in the grotte (caves) of Pertosa in the province of Salerno, "Dante" guides a tour through his Inferno, introducing guests to Paolo and Francesca of Rimini, Ulysses, Minos, Count Ugolino, and other characters you'll find in the first book of The Divine Comedy. The entertainment underground is made of more than 30 actors and dancers with the Tappeto Volante Company and directed by Domenico Maria Corrado, who also came up with the idea. Munch and the north spirit 8 Villa Manin – Udine - September 25th 2010 - March 6th, 2011 www.villamanin-eventi.it For the first time in Italy, Villa Manin proposes an extraordinary artist journey through the Scandinavian countries as Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark. Especially dedicates to landscape, composed by 130 works of art from different north museums. It will divide in five sections, the first four reserved to national school of mention states and the closed section will dedicates to Munich. A collection composed from youth to mature period of the artist.