Design - Finestre sull'Arte

Underwood No. 5: the typewriter that revolutionized the art of writing

Long Island, July 1922. The sound of ticking fingers pressing on typewriter keys spreads throughout the house: it is a hot summer day and Francis Scott Fitzgerald, sitting at his desk, is intent on bringing to life one of the most beloved stories of ...
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New space opens in Murano dedicated to contemporary art dialoguing with glass

In Murano, the new Barovier&Toso ARTE gallery dedicated to contemporary artists who use glass as an artistic medium will open on Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. In fact, the project focuses on contemporary artworks made of glass, which thus becomes not only a ...
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The first pc in history: the Olivetti Programma 101, an Italian masterpiece of engineering and design

Among the display cases at the Museo degli Strumenti di Calcolo inPisa, one of the institutes of theUniversity of Pisa's Sistema Museale d'Ateneo , it is possible to come across an extraordinary relic from the history of computing, Olivetti's Program...
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Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics design unveiled

An engaging visual identity is ready to captivate audiences and enhance the collective energy of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The officially revealed Look of the Games represents the essence of the Games and combines Italia...
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Chanel No. 5: history and design of the most famous perfume ever

The year was 1921 when Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, already known for some years as the great Coco, was preparing to present her new product to a select few in her apartment-studio at 31 Rue Cambon in Paris. A product that was completely different from ...
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Assembly unveils new line of ceramics, between craftsmanship and modernity

ASSEMBLEA presents its first line of ceramics titled Ceramiche Assemblea, inspired by the Italian craft tradition. The opening of the project will be held on Nov. 8, 2024, at the Rome headquarters. On display will be a refined collection of six sets ...
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In Venice all set for the 2nd edition of Murano Illumina il Mondo

Murano glass is back in the spotlight in Venice, once again illuminating St. Mark's Square with the second edition of Murano Illumina il Mondo. From the end of November to the end of February, the city will be able to admire eleven extraordinary chan...
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Gaetano Pesce in Naples, sons speak: "our father didn't want to offend or make an obvious work"

Gaetano Pesce did not want to offend Naples. After thewave of hilarity and jeers that Tu si' 'na cosa grande caused around the world, with the news of the work (which was supposed to resemble Punchinello's suit, but reminded most of a huge phallic sh...
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