Italy (EETV) - Not only do Auburn students make an impact on their communities at home but they also make impacts around the world Bruno study abroad program are making a difference in the community of Ariccia Italy and using their opportunity abroad to immerse themselves in the culture of Italy Ariccia is a city 45 minutes outside of Rome which is home to 18,000 people Auburn students have the opportunity to live at the Chigi Palace in the heart of the city for a semester at a time as well as some of the challenges the community faces The students of Auburn are trying to improve the city of Ariccia with their “Elevate Ariccia” projects Their goals are to improve community engagement and interaction as well as interest in the city from visitors They have created social media accounts to bring in more traction and highlight small businesses Auburn students also hope to improve overall quality of life by hosting community clean-up events teaching children English at the middle schools Another project they are engaged in is collaborating with the local refugee center run by the Italian Red Cross who have fled dangerous situations in their home countries and are trying to rebuild their lives in Italy so Auburn students want to contribute a sense of normalcy to their lives by providing fun games and events for them Some of their events have included a Valentine’s Day craft making These events give the refugee kids opportunities to feel like kids again as well as teach them about traditions from other cultures explains how beneficial the American undergraduates are to the refugee center “Auburn students in Ariccia have a very positive impact on Mondo Migliore children because the children don’t have many interactions with outside people.” And everytime the babies come to ask if your program the next time your students are coming to make an activity” said Diallo This experience has promoted a cross-cultural exchange between the students of JSB and the residents of Ariccia as well as encouraged connections with the kids at the local refugee center the screaming sculpture heads tell of the pomp required by the patrician and the collective effort of the artists to please the gentleman thanks to Giovan Lorenzo Bernini’s 1657 invention carried and concealed through Rome Flavio Chigi This is in the first room on the second floor of the Chigi palace in Ariccia a young painter who arrived as a child in the Urbe that he would help define as the Baroque capital of Catholicism he is focused on drawing on a sheet of paper illuminated by a light coming from behind him in his darkened room so much so that it is called “Bernina-style,” which will inspire him endless masterpieces.Two exhibitions in Ariccia resume until May 18 the discourse on the figure of “Cavalier Bernino” in the center of the Castelli Romani that the artist helped transform with his work on Palazzo Chigi and with the construction of the Church of the Assumption erected to his design and for the same patrons starting in 1663 Both exhibitions are curated by Francesco Petrucci concentrated entirely in the first room of the floor once reserved for the servants of the princely Chigi mansion now converted into a museum of itself at the “bel composto,” that is at that unity of the visual arts (painting The exhibition is entitled The Bernini carriage of Cardinal Chigi And it takes its cue from the fact that in 2024 the museum in Ariccia came into possession thanks to a bequest from the Ministry of Culture and thanks to the expert hands of Ercole Ferrata larger exhibition (45 paintings on display) is linked to the first and is entitled Bernini and the Painting of the 1600s Starting with the acquisitions in the early years of this century of some paintings later recorded in Petrucci’s 2006 monograph on Bernini as a painter the exhibition winds its way through the many rivulets of Baroque painting by artists of Bernini’s scope but not only that embellish the collection preserved in the palace on Via Fontana in Milan: mythological themes such as Giacinto Brandi’s The Education of Bacchus primarily a late (1665-69) and moving Pietro da Cortona(Baptism of Christ) made famous in 1962 by Giuliano Briganti but also profane ones (Andrea Sacchi’s comely Venus with the Golden Apple of 1630) such as Samson mauling the lion by Giovanni Lanfranco coeval with Bernini’s painting of the same subject but not in the exhibition because it is from a different collection than the Koelliker But there are also history paintings (the theatrical Alexander the Great kills Cleitus painted by Mattia Preti in the 1950s) and others with moralistic overtones such as the Portrait of a Penitent Courtesan A certainly not exhaustive panorama of Baroque painting in the central decades of the 17th century But it is a mirror of the taste of a collector such as Luigi Koelliker followed in this passion by his son Edoardo whose paintings (the collection counts about 1,300) is at home in Ariccia since here were hosted in 2005 and 2006 the exhibitions dedicated to Mola and his time and to La ’schola’ di Caravaggio Also from 2006 is the exhibition in Milan’s Palazzo Reale on the seventeenth-century Lombard painting present in the Koelliker house: a heritage that is not open to the public-not even on Fai days-but which thanks to the willingness on the part of the collector has returned to be offered on loan for exhibitions in Italy after a long period of stop following an absurd bureaucratic mishap “To linger in front of a portrait is to meet a person You look into their eyes and try to understand what is behind them there is intelligence of action,” Luigi Koelliker once said subjects of seventeenth-century genre painting that is absent from the exhibition are undoubtedly the strong and characterizing feature of the exhibition proposal curated by Petrucci De Luca Editore) of the extensive essay on Bernini’s painting (including some new works not in the exhibition) as well as of all the fact sheets of the works on display After the pioneering monographs by Luigi Grassi (1948) and Valentino Martinelli (1950) Giovan Lorenzo Bernini’s apex role in seventeenth-century painting is no longer a novelty Baroque festivals and even theater (as his script with I segreti del signor Graziano attests Comedia ridicolosa republished in 2022 by Succedeoggi libri) the Roman exhibitions on Bernini the painter at the Palazzo Barberini in 2007-08 (curated by Tomaso Montanari a narrower view than Petrucci of the pieces attributed to the master in the catalog of his paintings) and of 2017-2018 at the Galleria Borghese until a few decades ago few paintings were known from a corpus that the master’s biographer counted in 1682 (two years after the painter’s death) at as many as 150 paintings including those left in the homes of his sons the many in the princely residences of the Barberini and Chigi families but also the others scattered in the palaces of other Roman families was called upon as a “painter” and with other of his colleagues - Roncalli Cesari or Lanfranco - to certify that the “miraculous” blood stains on a precious relic preserved at the Chiesa Nuova “are not done in gouache .. nor could they have been done in oil” (as revealed by Sofia Barchiesi in Giardino di conversazioni writings in honor of Augusto Gentili published in 2023) in Ariccia we have the coeval Autoritratto mentre disegnegna (Self-portrait while drawing ) which offers a true beacon on the great artist’s private life Bernini depicted himself (or they did) in humble but decorous work clothes as he awaits the drawing that developed in every form and technique of art and a direct look into the eyes of the viewer is made instead the dress of the man whom Petrucci believes he identifies as the poet Virginio Orsini And also attributed to Bernini is the beautiful portrait (perhaps it was Luigi the artist’s brother and trusted collaborator who posed) purchased by Koelliker in 2005 from a Swiss collector: the man’s face comes into the foreground light emerging from the darkness of the background; and typical of Bernini are “the inquiring expressive vividness and above all the ability to create a relationship of empathy with the sitter.” On display in the same room are Christ at the Column the other two paintings attributed to the hand of the Baroque genius who also transposed the plasticism of sculpture into painting: one has to keep in mind the eyes of Luigi Bernini to find a similar frown in some of the portraits in the other rooms but by other authors Like the somewhat bully-like self-portrait by Jan Miel (circa 1650) All the way to the Venetian “Nicolò Sagredo” with a swaggering gaze in the portrait executed by Borgognone (born Guillame Courtois) or that of a prelate with long traced to the hand of Baciccio (Giovan Battista Gaulli) Joseph and Child signed and dated (1663) by Giovan Lorenzo Bernini The work is located on the wall of the chapel on the main floor of the Chigi Palace It is therefore sufficient to descend the grand staircase to admire the beauty of a Bernini sanguine that stands comparison with the art of Bernini painter And to contemplate the figure of the saint/ carpenter who-with an almost maternal tenderness in the wake of Guido Reni’s identical subject but also of the classical sculpture of “Silenus with infant Dionysus”-cares for his Son And Petrucci rightly points out the non-coincidental coincidence of the arrival in 1662 highlighted by Maurizio Fagiolo dell’Arco found in the great master’s will: the “Cavalier Bernino recommended his soul [...] to all the saints [...]: Saint Joseph particularly who assisted him in his difficult work as a father.” Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences has a connection to “Bernini and the Roman Baroque: Masterpieces from Palazzo Chigi in Ariccia,” one of the new exhibitions featured at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art when it re-opens for the semester on Feb a prominent historical feature in the hillside town of Ariccia as it was designed by the legendary Italian artist and architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini It is also well known to students who participate in the Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy program as they live in the grand palace for the duration of the 12-week program program alumni and new visitors alike can experience some of the wonders of the palace The noble Chigi family inhabited the massive residence for centuries including when Cardinal Fabio Chigi was elected head of the Catholic Church in 1655 was responsible for commissioning Bernini to design St The colossal colonnades that surround the square—the arms stretching out from St Peter’s Basilica—bear the pope’s name which can be found throughout Rome and Ariccia After the Chigi family gave the home and all its contents to the city of Ariccia in 1988 it became a public museum and location for special events Many of the furnishings are the same as they were four centuries ago Auburn’s College of Human Sciences and the city of Ariccia reached an agreement in 2002 making the city home to Auburn’s only permanent overseas campus “The Auburn connection and the prestigious opportunity to be the first presenting venue in the United States made this exhibition a natural fit for our 2021 exhibition season,” said Cindi Malinick chief curator and director of the Jule Collins Smith Museum. “Throughout the academic year we compare and contrast a wide variety of movements and artists.” Bernini dominated the Baroque movement between the early-17th and mid-18th centuries and his sculptures and architecture can be found all over Italy and around Ariccia The term baroque connotes an abundance of detail grandeur and deep color—all hallmarks of an extraordinary generation of artists who converged in Rome at the dawn of the 17th century The artistic style became a cultural phenomenon spreading concurrently from Naples to Venice finally assuming its full global dimensions when it reached the Americas “Bernini and the Roman Baroque: Masterpieces from Palazzo Chigi in Ariccia” explores the genesis of this artistic movement through a selection of 55 works from 40 artists “Museum visitors are welcome to consider the rich historical period when these works were created,” said Malinick “Themes in the paintings remain relevant today—morality and spirituality power and position—some even reflect the struggles of the bubonic plague.” Malinick said additional pieces—textiles such as papal robes and other wardrobe pieces from the palace’s grand tradition—will join the exhibition. Connected engagement opportunities throughout the semester will also center on Italian food The exhibition, which runs through May 30 in Auburn, is organized by Glocal Project Consulting and is toured by International Arts & Artists the Chigi museum’s director and the resident history professor for the Ariccia program He is an international authority on 17th and 18th century art and architecture and is well known throughout Europe for his knowledge of Bernini and Baroque art Petrucci wrote his doctoral thesis at Rome’s Sapienza University on the Palazzo Chigi Other works on view at the Jule Collins Smith Museum include “Outside In,” a joint exhibition with Auburn’s Museum of Natural History featuring Audubon works-on-paper and plant specimens; “Lila Quintero Weaver: Darkroom Drawings,” featuring the museum’s first foray into graphic novels; and selected works from TenSeventyTwo—A Campaign for Collecting and Conserving Art she gained experience working in some of the world's best restaurants These experiences allowed her to develop a cuisine rich in international influences and advanced techniques and Carla Scarsella opened Sintesi in Ariccia The name of the restaurant reflects Sara's culinary philosophy: to synthesize the experiences and techniques learned abroad with local flavors and products Their cuisine is distinguished by the use of fresh solidifying the restaurant as one of the most prestigious culinary destinations in the Castelli Romani region Sara is committed to promoting women in gastronomy often reflecting on the need to create female role models in the culinary sector and supporting female chefs through awards and recognition Her vision is to make the kitchen an inclusive and sustainable environment for all Sara was awarded Best Emerging Chef by Fine Dining Lovers she received the Best Chef Under 35 award at the Food&Wine Italia Awards a recognition that celebrates the talent and innovation she has brought to Sintesi Do you want to discover the latest news and recipes of the most renowned chefs and restaurants in the world La nostra società utilizza inoltre cookie funzionali per registrare informazioni sulle scelte dell’utente e per consentire una personalizzazione del Sito; 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and if it was good enough for Julia Child the shops (both the Cambridge and Beacon Hill locations) ditched the fish counter and started serving sandwiches daily (available until 6 p.m.) a move that I certainly can approve of and I headed to the Cambridge location to give them a shot While there are a few meat-on-bread selections to choose from and a drizzle of local honey on a fresh Iggy’s roll It’s made to order and it’s worth the wait—giving you just enough time to figure out what you’re going to do with three pounds of elk meat for dinner The sandwiches are meant to be eaten to-go unless you can snag one of the two tables outside When you unwrap the black and white butcher’s paper it’s like opening a present The garlic and rosemary-perfumed pork shoulder is decadent and fatty and the paper-thin slices of meat melt in your mouth in a luxurious way The real surprise comes from the pickled fennel and the honey The usual sharpness of fennel is mellowed by the pickling application and the honey only adds a delicate sweet note The sandwich yields a perfect balance of fattiness and sweetness; the only thing missing might be a little texture (something crunchy and the fresh and soft roll is the ideal foil to soak up any lingering pork juices It would have been easy to fill the sandwich with too many toppings and condiments But it’s wisely modest with ingredients that are prepared by experts—a simple sandwich with a couple of unique twists Savenore Cambridge, 92 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, 617-576-6328, savenorsmarket.com The Ultimate Guide to Massachusetts’ Tastiest Edibles We Can’t Wait for These Greater Boston Restaurant Openings in 2025 Here’s Where to Eat All Along the Boston Marathon Route and traffic of the big city among them fresh air wonderful food and a road that seems to run in reverse this curious spot is popular in Rome and Italian national TV reported about it As with other 'anti-gravity hills' It looks like a normal street in the woods with a gentle slope but if you pour water or put a ball on the pavement it seems to go uphill When one walks on the hill one "can clearly feel that going uphill is much easier than going downhill." This of course should be a dead giveaway that something is amiss If a blind man walked on this hill he would find it no stranger than any other hill Like other gravity hills throughout the world the same explanations are generally given: a deviation in gravity magnetic effects caused by huge underground metal deposits and in this case volcanic activity in ancient times one which only affects those with sight The effect is caused by the peculiar series of uphill and downhill stretches in which there is scarce or no view of the horizon If one lays a level on the hill is shows that things are going downhill indeed.. However it seems that even computers can get it wrong Recently it has been pointed out that according to Google Maps the height of a succession of points on the road shows that according to Google things are indeed going uphill in defiance of gravity Things roll uphill on this Mexican street that seems to defy gravity A mysterious spot where the laws of gravity seem not to apply The strange phenomenon causing gravity to "work backwards" on this hill has been blamed on the paranormal A haunted hill that supposedly defied gravity an optical illusion makes cars seem to roll uphill A spooky spot along the road where things mysteriously seem to move uphill by themselves An optical Illusion once believed to be an electrical phenomenon This strange hill on Old Fort Road where gravity works in reverse has been fascinating locals for years Here's where to eat in Ariccia for a lunch celebrating the world-famous porchetta The village of Ariccia is quaint and makes for a relaxing weekend of good food and wine If you are in the mood for a nice traditional lunch you must pay a visit to the famous and fun fraschette But let’s get down to business: here are (in our opinion) the best fraschette in Ariccia: This historic fraschetta in Ariccia is among the largest in town, seating up to 450 diners in its four interior rooms. During warm weather you can also eat outdoors. It offers a set menu of up to 25 euros per person: appetizer, first course, main course, bread, wine and water. There are also gluten-free alternatives. But it doesn’t end there. This fraschetta hides a special room that can also be booked for special occasions, such as a bachelorette party. If you have birthdays with more than 15 people, the birthday boy or girl does not pay, and sparkling wine is provided. You will find penis-shaped hangers and other “sexy” items. We recommend reserving a table in advance, as it is quite well-known. Where: Via dell’Uccelliera, 44/50, 00072 Ariccia. Phone number: 333 1828584. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Piero Cianfanelli (@fraschetta_dalella) Where: Via dell’Uccelliera, 00072 Ariccia. Phone number: 06 933 1990. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Osteria con Cucina (@dal_brigante_gasperone) This osteria serves hearty, quality dishes, such as pappardelle al cinghiale in bianco and ricottine con noci. The ambiance is goliardic and cozy, and the appetizer is popular with customers: bruschetta porchetta, cured meats, frittata, meatballs, cheeses, bacon, rolls, sausages, stuffed peppers and spicy olives. Where: Via Borgo S. Rocco, 7. Phone: 06 933 3100. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food Spot Roma (@foodspotroma) This fraschetta is nestled in the green of a forest of centuries-old chestnut trees It is famous for its bucatini all’amatriciana The setting is surrounded by nature and somewhat reminiscent of picnics in the park You can safely bring your dogs because it is outdoors pinsa with Nutella or pistachio to end the meal on a high note Where: Via delle Cerquette, 44/46, 00072 Ariccia. Phone number: 06 933 3525. ItalyChevron What’s it like being there?This baroque palace flies under the radar, but its grandiosity could be compared to the great palaces of Rome, Florence, and Venice. Is there a guide involved?The rooms of the Piano Nobile (i.e. the main floor) can only be seen on a guided tour, which costs 8 euros. Did it meet expectations?The sybaritic Cardinal Flavio Chigi amassed an impressive collection of 17th-century baroque paintings and furnishings, which remain on display. Wandering through rooms like the "Stanza delle Belle" lined with portraits of Roman beauties, the Landscapes Room, and the Nun's Room featuring portraits of the ten Chigi sisters feels like stepping back in time. So, then, what, or who, do you think it’s best for?You'll probably want more than an hour to tour this opulent baroque palazzo and may want to linger even longer in the Chigi Park, which was a favorite stop on the Grand Tour. up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world Auburn University students have returned to Ariccia for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly canceled study abroad plans for college students around the world The Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy program is the only Auburn Abroad program approved to run this summer but officials optimistically anticipate a return of full programming by summer 2022 could not be happier to have Auburn students back “The presence of Auburn University in Ariccia is more welcome than ever this year,” said Mayor Gianluca Staccoli after spending very long months in fear inside our homes we feared that it would no longer be possible to cross the borders between states.” an Auburn alumna who participated in the study abroad program before graduating in 2010 and now serves at its executive director in Ariccia “Everyone around town sees the students arriving as a positive sign for the future of the city.” The people of Ariccia have become accustomed to the influx of Auburn students three times a year since officials for the town and College of Human Sciences agreed in 2002 to offer a unique educational opportunity for American college students the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced the program’s abrupt closure in February 2020 Department of State elevating the threat assessment for travel to Italy more than 20 Auburn students evacuated and continued their abroad experience virtually from the states “The optimism that this cultural exchange gives to the community is indescribable in words,” added Staccoli “The union of two different cultures which look closely at each other and learn to appreciate each other We hope that nothing separates Auburn and Ariccia anymore.” Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy program allows students from any major to spend a semester living in a palace and learning all aspects of Italian culture Students also develop leadership and problem-solving skills to help them be competitive in their future careers students have been known to sign up during Camp War Eagle in the hopes they will get to have the immersion experience before graduation Nearly 15 months after Ariccia bid ‘arrivederci’—Italian for goodbye—to 22 Auburn students Staccoli and his top administrators joyously greeted 10 new students and an intern at the Palazzo Chigi the former home of the noble Chigi family designed by prominent Italian artist and architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini for the duration of the semester-long program who graduated in May with a degree in global studies was part of the last class to complete the Ariccia program before the pandemic She returned this semester as an administrative intern and teaching assistant “My journey to Italy marked my first international experience and I emerged from the semester feeling equipped to take on the world,” she said increased my cultural intelligence by being immersed in Italian culture and gained confidence in my ability to live in other countries in the future the area near Rome where Ariccia is located and vowed that I’d be back one day.” Auburn students had to be fully vaccinated before traveling to Italy they will be prohibited from using public transportation and traveling beyond an approved itinerary Armstrong and the team at the Interlinea Group the company that helps coordinate educational programs for Auburn spent the hiatus redeveloping the curriculum to focus on sustainability and cultural intelligence Students will now experience “more of the hidden gems in Italy,” Armstrong said The curriculum in Ariccia remains a modern equivalent to the Grand Tour of the 17th and 18th centuries when educated European men and women would end their formal education with a trip around Europe Auburn students will continue to participate in weekday field trips to Italian sites discussed in class but now to lesser-known corners of central and southern Italy via private bus Biedenharn said exploring “off-the-beaten-path Italian towns and cities” will offer “an even more authentic Italian experience than previous curriculums.” students often traveled throughout Europe on weekends Auburn policy currently restricts such personal travel and Italian/European Union policies are limiting international movement the Interlinea team has been able to coordinate optional excursions within Italy for every weekend of the summer “This takes a lot of the hassle and pressure of planning weekend travel out of the equation for the students and they are excited to explore corners of Italy they wouldn’t have imagined before,” said Armstrong Auburn Abroad Director Deborah Weiss said university officials are paying close attention to COVID-19 conditions and regulations in other countries and are optimistic Auburn Abroad programming can return to full strength by summer 2022 Auburn Abroad will be working with program directors to resume programs gradually through the fall and spring semesters pending upper administration approval and adjustments to COVID-19 requirements There will be programs offered over spring break Armstrong remains optimistic about the future of the Ariccia program the ability to use public or private transportation and reintroducing the Italian Families Adoption program in which students are paired with families for traditional meals in their private homes and build relationships over the semester “Our team has taken this opportunity to grow the program into something better from both a learning and experiential perspective,” she said “I hope students will continue to dive deeper into this beautifully diverse country and experience more cultural immersion.” “I hope that the current class recognizes the value of this special opportunity to be truly immersed in Italian culture,” added Biedenharn “Because of the more unique qualities of this summer’s program I feel certain that these students will walk away as more competent and capable global citizens who have the confidence to approach new situations with an open mind “I hope their lives are forever changed for the better by the mark that this program its staff and Italy will leave on them.” Read more about Auburn’s return to Italy here Nearly 15 months after the global pandemic abruptly closed study abroad programs for college students around the world Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy program is back in Ariccia with 10 Auburn University students and one administrative intern It is the only Auburn Abroad program approved to run this summer but officials anticipate a return to full programming by summer 2022 Auburn University students who participate in the Joseph S Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy program live and learn in the Palazzo Chigi The program is the only Auburn Abroad program approved to run this summer Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy program live and learn in the Chigi Palace will offer a new rotating winter menu starting next week so there is something new to try each time you dine.  Ariccia invites faculty and staff to try the new offerings which provide value for Ariccia's campus partners and excellent service for customers Complimentary valet parking is always offered The new winter menu can be viewed online For more information on Ariccia dining, events and community involvement, visit the website.  The 2010 alumna of Auburn University took over this fall when Linda Cain Ruth returned to her role on the faculty of the McWhorter School of Building Science in Auburn’s College of Architecture “I always said that if there was a way for me to come back to the program “I had fallen so much in love with Italy as an undergrad that I requested Italy as a duty station from 2015 to 2018.” when the overseas position became open seven years ago she said “it was the right challenge at the right time.” who led what is still Auburn’s only permanent overseas campus The College of Human Sciences began offering a study abroad trip to Ariccia with a $3 million endowed gift from the Joseph S said the family made the generous gift because “study abroad programs provide the environment and opportunity for the development of students as successful leaders and engaged global citizens.” By moving back to Auburn and resuming her faculty role on campus Ruth said she can reconnect with friends and family especially her 90-year-old mother who has made her promise to take some trips together “She is the one that gave me my wanderlust,” said Ruth of her mother “I am most looking forward to catching up on making new memories with her.” but never considered studying abroad as an Auburn student until she heard about the Italy program The summer of 2009 provided her the opportunity to gain trust “All of these transformed my personal and professional life,” she said Army officer and dietician better able to understand the various backgrounds of my fellow soldiers and patients In an organization that is constantly shifting and with people constantly moving the trust and teamwork skills I developed helped me adapt quickly to new coworkers leadership teams and organizational priorities.” After earning a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from Auburn Military-Baylor University Graduate Program in Nutrition and U.S where her graduate studies focused on heart health of wounded warriors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Armstrong spent eight years as a registered dietitian in the Army human performance and sports nutrition in airborne soldiers and improving the nutrition environment for military families She willingly ended her military career simply for the chance to return to Ariccia and the study abroad experience Many past participants return to the program as graduate teaching assistants but that wasn’t a possibility for Armstrong’s graduate work with the military “When I saw the executive director position posted online but right decision to submit my Army resignation and go all-in in hopes that I would be selected for this opportunity,” Armstrong said Ruth faced a similar decision when she decided to leave Italy knowing it would divide her heart between two countries “I’m not sure that my life has so much changed from this experience as it has been enriched beyond measure — that seems to be an understatement — through the people the students with whom I have had the privilege of sharing three of the most amazing months of their college experiences,” she said Ruth knows she has welcomed exactly 421 students in seven years and has countless memories from each class always believed in leaving a place better than you found it and Sambo (Mockbee) left Auburn with the Rural Studio,” Ruth said “I’m not comparing my impact to the enormity of theirs but I hope I have made a positive difference on the program.” Rural Studio is an off-campus design-build program in Auburn’s School of Architecture Ruth and Samuel “Sambo” Mockbee to give architecture students a hands-on educational experience while assisting an underserved population in West Alabama’s Black Belt region Armstrong credited both Bradbard and Ruth for laying “amazing roots” and fostering a program that continues to grow and flourish With her experience as a former participant and her skills from the Army she said she’s prepared to ensure each student “will walk away from this experience confident in their leadership skills and ready to jump into challenging and rewarding careers.” To learn more about the Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy program, visit http://humsci.auburn.edu/italy/index.php or contact Megan Elliott in the Office of Global Education at 334-844-3748 or mme0018@auburn.edu Lacey Armstrong is the first Auburn alumna and former participant of the Joseph S Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy program to be its executive director Linda Cain Ruth served as executive director of the Joseph S Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy program for seven years She now returns to her role on the faculty of the McWhorter School of Building Science in Auburn University’s College of Architecture Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy program is Auburn University’s only permanent overseas campus Students live and learn in the Chigi Palace Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy program is a modern equivalent to the Grand Tour of the 17th and 18th centuries visiting the places and sites they had studied earning 16 credit hours and an international minor The people of Ariccia have become accustomed to the influx and welcome a new group of Auburn University students every spring Students live and attend class in the Chigi Palace which is famous throughout Italy as the prominent Italian artist and architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini was responsible for its design The noble Chigi family inhabited the residence for centuries The colossal colonnades that surround the square like arms stretching out from St Peter’s Basilica bear the pope’s name it became a public museum and location for special events such as concerts and weddings Auburn students have been utilizing a section of the palace since a 2009 renovation created a gathering space A work attributed to Caravaggio returns to public display seventy years after the last time The Taking of Christ from the Ruffo Collection comes at the conclusion of the restoration and diagnostic investigation of the Taking of Christ considered by the curator to be the earliest version of Caravaggio’s well-known Taking of Christ now in the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin.The work had only been exhibited in 1951 at the historic Caravaggio and Caravaggesque Exhibition held at the Palazzo Reale in Milan under Roberto Longhi when it was dirty and with various repaintings which were removed after the recent restoration The investigations revealed radical changes and extensive repainting which according to Petrucci corroborate the autographism which had also been advanced by other scholars some time ago for example by Denis Mahon when the work reappeared on the market in 2003 the year in which it was purchased by antiquarian Mario Bigetti the painting was notified by the Italian State by Decree of December 2 of the Minister of Cultural Heritage as a work of special national interest The Ariccia exhibition documents for the first time the provenance of the work: the Mattei collection the Colonna di Stigliano collection and the Ruffo di Calabria collection through whose medium it came to the current owner The Taking of Christ from the Mattei collection known through numerous copies and presumed originals is one of the most spiritually intense and pathos-filled compositions of the Rome of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio and constitutes a sort of private-purpose counterpart to the astonishing canvases of the Contarelli Chapel in San Luigi dei Francesi (1599-1600) and the Cerasi Chapel in Santa Maria del Popolo (1600) which mark a radical turning point in terms of expression in the Lombard artist’s production after the prevalence of genre and mythological-themed subjects of earlier years The Palazzo Chigi exhibition also traces the controversial history of Caravaggesque’s powerful invention and its pictorial evidence which has a pinnacle in the two redactions from the Ruffo di Calabria collection on deposit at the National Gallery of Ireland since 1993 but endowed with formal and expressive autonomy with a precedence in his opinion of the Ruffo version of which the Irish one would be a replica with variants revisited in pictorial and plant characteristics improving its classical decorum in an iconographic and aesthetic sense compared to the “expressionist” and highly dramatic character of the prototype iconological and conceptual contents of the Caravaggesque composition which has no counterpart in Merisi’s works for private use comparable in underlying issues to those of altarpieces Caravaggio’satelier is then ideally reconstructed on thealtana of Palazzo Chigi placing the canvas on a black background wall with light coming diagonally from the top left Thealtana in fact in the past had also been used as a workshop for the restoration of paintings as was often the case on the altanas of Roman palaces In the same room are retro-reflective light panels with an x-ray of the work its reflectography and a reproduction of the Dublin version didactic panels document the 15 copies of the composition and its history and Cavalier d’Arpino’s The Taking of Christ a coveted Renaissance painting by Giorgione depicting the same subject and a version of Francesco Villamena’s Baruffa di Bruttobuono references for Caravaggio’s composition contemporary copies from Caravaggio’s famous paintings executed by painters Nicola Ancona also supported by the intervention of the cultural association “Comitato di San Floriano” of Illegio is sponsored by the Fondazione Meeting del Mare - C.R.E.A The catalog is financed with a contribution from the BCC Foundation of the Roman Castles and Tusculum The installation is curated by Glocal Project Consulting The exhibition will be hosted later in Naples Visiting hours: daily, except Mondays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ticket 5 euros. Information at https://www.palazzochigiariccia.it highly curated editorial content brings attention to hidden gems Share LinkYou’ll Find A 1,500 Wine Bottle Cellar And Some Of Alabama’s Best Italian Cuisine At Ariccia Cucina ItalianaAriccia Cucina Italiana in Auburn house-made Italian dishes and an extensive wine list including some of the finest Italian restaurants around One of the state's best Italian restaurants is Ariccia Cucina Italiana To learn all about Ariccia Cucina Italiana including why it belongs on your dining bucket list Ariccia Cucina Italiana is located inside The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center in Auburn tripadvisor/management Since opening in 2001 this upscale restaurant has been serving some of Alabama's finest Italian cuisine google/Ariccia Cucina Italiana...always made in house daily It's also guaranteed to be the freshest pasta around facebook/Ariccia & PiccoloAriccia Cucina Italiana is also famous for its wood fired pizza All pizzas are 12" and are available in a variety of flavors Pictured is the restaurant's popular Margherita Pizza tripadvisor/managementIf you love sandwiches, the restaurant's famous Muffaletta Sandwich is a definite must-try! It's made to order using the freshest ingredients available. Ariccia Cucina Italiana also offers a variety of breakfast and brunch favorites Pictured is the restaurant's delicious French toast facebook/Ariccia & PiccoloWhen it comes to drinks, Ariccia Cucina Italiana offers an intimate bar with specialty cocktails and craft beers on tap, in addition to a 1,500 bottle wine cellar. This award-winning restaurant also has one of Alabama's most extensive wine lists. Ariccia Cucina Italiana offers a great selection of desserts that are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth consider stopping by Ariccia Cucina Italiana to give its food a try Where in Alabama is your favorite place to get Italian cuisine Classic Wine Company in Huntsville is another place in Alabama where you can select from a variety of wines. For information, be sure to take a look at the following article: Sip And Purchase Wines From All Around The World At Alabama’s Classic Wine Company. 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(ANS – Ariccia) – Caritas Sisters of Jesus (CSJ or “Suore della Carita di Gesù” in Italian language) have elected during their 18th General Chapter on October 14th (Ariccia She succeed the former Superior Sr Teresia Furuki (2015-2021) as the leader of the more than 900 sisters strong religious congregation The new Superior General was born in South Korea made her first religious profession in 1983 Sr Emiliana served 6 years as Provincial Councilor for formation in Korea then was elected as General Councilor for the family apostolate (6 years) and then served as General Councilor for Formation until the GC18 Newly Mother General shares heart few hours after the unexpected election: I believe that the Lord will lead me because I have surrendered everything to the Lord and obeyed we are making a resolution that ‘we must live our founding charism creatively while looking at the signs of the times’ I’m asking the Spirit of the Risen Lord to renew us together with all fellow sisters and in solidarity with the Salesian Family to step on the 6-year journey of Caritas Congregation.” The 45 delegates of the General Chapter gathered in Ariccia represent their fellow sisters living and witnessing the Love of God to the poor people in 16 countries in all 5 continents with a recent strong drive for the African missions (Uganda In 1986 the Congregation was officially accepted as the 16th member of the Salesian Family of Don Bosco The theme of the General Chapter is “Renewed by the Spirit of the Risen Lord: For our common home where we all live together” and the GC18 will conclude on 21 October with the closing Mass celebrated by the Rector Major in the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Valdocco ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements you know that any day is a great day for pasta—especially when served at an authentic If you’re looking for a taste of Italy in Auburn—with some of the best pasta dishes—keep reading for four of our favorites Venditori’s is a popular restaurant in Auburn for special celebrations You are enveloped in a warm and authentic Italian environment as soon as you enter fireplaces and candles set the mood for romantic dinners making it a favorite dining spot for couples There is also a wide variety of Italian cuisine to enjoy including the delicious pasta that everyone will love regardless of what occasion brings them there intimate environment perfect for casual nights out The red walls adorned with vines really make you feel like you’re dining in a small eatery in Italy Fratelli’s offers an extensive menu of yummy Italian eats Ariccia is a stylish and modern atmosphere perfect to enjoy with friends and family other authentic Italian cuisine and various wines they even won the Best of Bama award for their brunch brings local ingredients and authentic cuisine to the table They serve classic Italian favorites as well as dishes featured in seasonal menus Their weekend brunch is a can’t-miss Want updates like this delivered straight to your inbox? 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