he grew up among the vats of the brewery opened by brothers Giovanni and Valerio a few kilometers from Rome After graduating from the hotel school in Caprarola a book signed by Gastón Acurio ignited his curiosity for South America: at nineteen he flew to Lima to Pedro Miguel Schiaffino's workshop then landed at Quique Dacosta in Dénia and Nerua in Bilbao crowning the journey with a master's degree at the Basque Culinary Center The Chilean experience at Rodolfo Guzmán's Boragó teaches him Andean foraging and ancestral cooking while a return to Italy at Retrobottega refines vegetable creativity five tables carved out of the former Metamorfosi restaurant: a passage-kitchen introduces the Hop Infusion aperitif a prelude to menus that blend herbs from the Lazio garden hazelnut miso developed with Carlo Nesler and oak-smoked cuts of meat Beer is not mere pairing but an identity ingredient from the brews in sourdough to the brisket braised in Bock The philosophy rests on three axes: proximity experimentation and dialogue with the drinker Faenza devises three tasting routes-Walk In Inspiration-plus a Chef's Table where he defines live dishes with the guest dissolving the distance between brigade and room almond milk and hazelnut oil demonstrates the desire to “dress beer in gastronomic elegance.” recognition as EmergenteChef certifies his impact on the scene as under-30 while the Michelin Guide praises his ability to hybridize global flavors and Italian identity he collaborates with Ritual Lab to create spontaneously fermented Saisons designed for pairing and holds workshops on malting and leavening open to students at the Formello Hotel Institute Outside the restaurant he pedals the trails of the Sorbo Valley “to inhale pine resin and convert it into aromatic ideas,” convinced that culinary thinking begins in the open air 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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Heavy rain and mudslides killed 17 people and resulted in €8.5 billion worth of damage across Emilia Romagna a gym and the local basketball court were submerged and had to undergo renovations Those works had only just finished when this week’s torrential rain flooded them yet again Residents described to Italian news programme La 7 how they had just finished repairing and repainting the ground floors of their houses only to have them engulfed again in dirty water We can’t take it anymore,” one woman told Italian news site Fanpage “The water reached us around two in the morning We are sadly used to this situation by now,” Faenza resident Fiorenzo told local news site Il Piccolo He was rescued by the firebridge in a dinghy from his home together with his brother Now we’ll seek shelter with friends and relatives for the night.” Another resident told La 7 that the family had chosen to remain in their house on the upper floors because the situation was nothing new “As long as the water doesn’t rise even higher we will stay here,” he said The local police and fire brigade have the phone numbers of those residents who have decided to stay in their houses so they can be rescued immediately when necessary A concrete wall had hastily been constructed along one road to block the overflowing river but it collapsed within hours on Wednesday night Local authorities say they have been pushing for a permanent blockade along the left bank - similar to one on the right bank which resisted the rising water this week they say they did not receive the green light for funding “Due to bureaucratic delays nothing has been done,” mayor Massimo Isola told newspaper La Corriere di Bologna Like last year, scientists are highlighting the role of climate change in the floods in Emilia Romagna Meteorologists say the extreme weather event was linked to the phenomenon of atmospheric blockage high-altitude winds that normally drive the systems slow down creating a sort of 'traffic jam' in the atmosphere This causes a certain type of weather, such as heavy rain or extreme temperatures to remain blocked in a region for several days or weeks Experts say the elevated temperatures of the Mediterranean and the Adriatic seas have exacerbated this phenomenon “Vapour flows linked to a much warmer-than-average Mediterranean provide additional energy,” meteorologist Francesco Nucera told weather station 3bmeteo “What was improbable becomes possible in the new climate era This is the third flood in Emilia in a year Climate change is making these atmospheric blockages more frequent and intense.” This week, the environmental organisation Legambiente reported that extreme weather events in Italy rose by 22 per cent in 2023 Floods and river breaks increased by 170 per cent compared to 2022 and landslides after torrential rain were up by 64 per cent 01:43 Major Flooding in Faenza Italy Drone video shows flooded streets in Faenza Doors open today at the International Museum of Ceramics (MIC) in Faenza for the new section devoted to European ceramics between Art Nouveau and Deco a journey through art and design from the early 20th century to the 1940s With an itinerary displaying 600 works divided into 14 thematic areas the MIC returns to the public 160 pieces that have remained in the museum’s storerooms for more than eighty years six of which have been restored for the occasion.The new display aims to tell the story of European ceramics and decorative arts of the early 20th century highlighting the dialogue between artistic innovation manufacturing techniques and historical contexts “For this new thematic display,” Claudia Casali comments “we started from the history of the Faenza Museum the 1926 displays that were already complete and designed in a modern key and the international relationships that then-director Ballardini had woven and fortified during the years of his tenure supplementing some of them with an exceptional restoration campaign that brought to light artifacts damaged during the May 1944 bombing.” The path winds through fourteen thematic areas that explore the many styles and influences of the period: from the soft There is no shortage of references to Futurism and the contribution of the Cenacolo Baccariniano paying homage to the art of Domenico Baccarini Prominent among the works on display are masterpieces by such celebrated manufactures as Villeroy & Boch of Dresden and Dutch faiencers such as Distel and Delft No less important are the productions of the Imperial Manufacture in St Petersburg and Nordic factories such as Alumina and Bing & Grøndahl in Copenhagen The project not only showcases unique pieces but also reconstructs thecultural context of the time Ample space is given to the role of the great universal exhibitions and the Monza Biennials places where European art and ceramics dialogued in innovative ways owes its origins to the Esposizione Torricelliana in Faenza where artists such as Galileo Chini and Marcello Dudovich contributed to the birth of the first nucleus of the museum collection The new exhibit also marks a step forward in accessibility and museum education thanks to the installation of twelve multimedia touch screen stations These interactive devices allow visitors to learn more about the historical and artistic context of the works on display offering curiosities and connections to the period Implemented with the contribution of the European Regional Development Fund(ERDF) the project aims to make the museum experience more engaging and modern in line with the needs of contemporary audiences To celebrate the opening of the new section Reservations are required and are a unique opportunity to discover the works through expert narration The MIC’s new section not only unearths extraordinary works but also testifies to the richness of the heritage preserved in the museum’s storerooms Thanks to careful restoration and research the public can now admire pieces that represent milestones in the history of European ceramics The museum opens Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on non-holiday Mondays, December 25 and January 1. Info and reservations: 0546 697311, info@micfaenza.org, www.micfaenza.org Liam Lawson’s Spectacular Resurgence at Racing Bulls Sends Shockwaves Through F1 Circuits Liam Lawson has left his Red Bull woes in the dust and is now making waves at Faenza’s Racing Bulls headquarters The 2025 Formula 1 season has seen Lawson shine brighter than ever showcasing his talent and determination alongside rookie teammate Isack Hadjar At the recent Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah proving his prowess by edging out his teammate in a nail-biting finish Although Lawson crossed the finish line just behind Hadjar during the race a time penalty for an overtake mishap saw him slip to 12th place in the final standings Hadjar himself praised Lawson’s speed and improvement drawing parallels between Lawson and former teammate Yuki Tsunoda in terms of pushing him to his limits Lawson’s race strategy may not have panned out as expected with the Kiwi driver getting entangled in traffic and missing out on valuable points his relentless spirit and determination were evident as he maneuvered his way through the pack Speaking about his progress at Racing Bulls signaling that he is hitting new speeds and aiming for the top teams in future races The anticipation for his upcoming performance at the Miami Grand Prix is palpable as fans wonder what surprises Lawson has in store Hadjar displayed his resilience and skill with a composed drive that earned him a point in Jeddah highlighting his passion for racing and unwavering commitment to the sport With both Lawson and Hadjar pushing each other to new heights Racing Bulls is emerging as a formidable force in the midfield battle of the F1 grid The team’s progress and the drivers’ relentless pursuit of excellence are setting the stage for a thrilling showdown at the Miami Grand Prix all eyes are on Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar as they continue to defy expectations and carve their names in the annals of motorsport history Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome 2025 Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur arrives ahead of the.. 2025 Alpine's Jack Doohan reacts after qualifying REUTERS/Brian Snyder Formula E's First Monaco Double-Header Unveiled: Shocking Winners and Losers Revealed The high-octane world of Formula E roared through the streets of Monaco for a thrilling double-header Formula One F1 - Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah Corniche Circuit 2025 Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff after qualifying REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani © 2024 Motociclismo - All rights reserved Motociclismo Please enter your username or email address to reset your password © 2024 Motociclismo - All rights reserved Motociclismo Get quick access to your favorite articles Manage alerts on breaking news and favorite drivers Make your voice heard with article commenting While Racing Bulls - and its previous monikers - has shared common technology with its 'parent' Red Bull squad throughout its 19-year tenure in Formula 1 the team is a bona fide constructor in its own right The Italian-registered squad leans on Red Bull for gearboxes and other tradeable components to ensure its own operations do not swell unnecessarily but it has also been improving its own infrastructure to ensure that it can remain competitive Having come to the conclusion that its old Bicester facilities were far too small Racing Bulls invested in a new UK department based in Milton Keynes - effectively across the road from Red Bull's campus This has allowed it to spread its workforce across two bases taking the decision not to pigeon-hole certain departments into a chosen facility Team principal Laurent Mekies, in an interview with Autosport's sister publication Motorsport.com Italy says that the decision not to "localise" each department ensures that communication between the two sites has been enhanced and also allows the staff freedom of choice to choose whether to base themselves in the UK or Italy "If you ask me today whether having two locations is an advantage everything relies on people and communication between them "We made a crucial decision not to localise departments in just one of the two sites we chose a model where each of these departments has staff both in Faenza and Milton Keynes and we adopted it for one reason: the ability to recruit people in both England and Italy we can offer employees the choice to work in Italy or the UK which is also useful in retaining staff when life choices come into play." Team Principal of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls while Racing Bulls' continued acceptance of Red Bull-designed components ensured the team did not have to invest heavily in expanding its workforce or in research and development there are a handful of disadvantages to doing so given the team's lack of involvement in the design processes for those components "you don’t fully grasp the reasoning behind certain design choices which can be a challenge when we are fighting for every tenth of a second" those parts are designed for Red Bull to fit into its own aerodynamic philosophy; for Racing Bulls it must develop its own car with those limitations it makes sense that with two teams in Formula 1 they share the few components allowed by the regulations rather than hiring an extra hundred people to duplicate work already being done elsewhere," Mekies added everything else at Racing Bulls' two bases is indicative of a fully fledged constructor rather than of a 'junior team' receiving little more than cast-offs from its bigger brother Racing Bulls - Mekies argued - effectively operates as an independent team rather than one linked with a manufacturer in the automotive industry Honda's works entity before Red Bull took that over in 2019 When Ford makes its return to F1 as a partner to Red Bull Powertrains it will work with the lead Red Bull team on defining concepts - and Racing Bulls will "Our facilities house engineers working on simulation car dynamics - it’s the definition of a constructor," Mekies said "I’d also add that, apart from us and Williams every other team is connected in some way to an automotive manufacturer This makes our journey even more fascinating because we are competing against giants "The goal is to evolve our team into a model that can be competitive in the future "We’ve seen that the midfield has made big steps forward We have invested in our new facility in Milton Keynes as well as in Faenza we also have a grand prix to tackle every two weeks From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport In order to keep delivering our expert journalism we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker Ormond Beach recently welcomed a charming new café to its bustling downtown Uncommon Grain announced its soft opening July 15 though it “wasn’t much of soft opening” at all said owners Sergio Faenza and Brandon Sheppard the Granada Boulevard shop found its sliver of sidewalk lined with customers peering through its windows in anticipation by the early hour of 7:30 a.m opening — and its freshly baked pastry selection sold out within the first two hours of business a globally-influenced success that’s continually pushed the boundaries of culinary creativity and proven to be a hit between diners with the most tame and adventurous of palates 5 Daytona-area restaurants everyone should try at least once they’re bringing a familiar concept with a unique variety to the boulevard: Uncommon Grain was initially envisioned solely as a bakery “our stomachs evolved it into a café,” Sheppard laughed “We feel and hear an overwhelming wantingness from residents in the area for local fresh options … something that is outside of the ordinary and localized,” Faenza added and you’d think we’d just be status quo on our outlook on the development of Ormond Beach yet we strive and want so much more for our little town pastries and breads galore at Uncommon GrainWhile the overall vision for Uncommon Grain came together gradually over the last year finding the ideal baker with the expertise passion and attention to detail to truly bring the space to life was no small feat and she’s making all the bread for (63 Sovereign) now as well.” and she kind of fell in love with the aura of it,” Faenza added “And we kind of knew what we had when we spoke with her.” Uncommon Grain offers a small selection of morning bites including the avocado toast ($9.50); the breakfast croissant ($8) — layered with scrambled eggs bacon or tavern ham and cheddar or gouda cheese; and the cottage toast ($7.50) — sliced tomato New Orleans-style Cajun restaurant to open in New Smyrna Beach this summer you might have some trouble choosing just one with options ranging from the Chopped Italian ($12) — salami garlic aioli and Italian dressing; to Sheppard’s personal favorite artichoke and mayo on fresh focaccia; and the Flat Cuban ($12) — tavern ham yellow mustard and pickles on grilled sourdough inspired by the burrata flatbread previously featured on 63 Sovereign's menu has proven immensely popular among first-time visitors Winner announced: New Smyrna Beach restaurant is readers' pick for best local french fries the cafe’s pastry shelves seem to clear as quickly as they're stocked with recent hits being the flaky raspberry pop tart the café offers three “clean” smoothie variations — the Berry Nutty “The smoothie idea was prompted by the thought that so many people walk that bridge in the morning and exercise,” Faenza said aside from having these artisan sandwiches we wanted somebody to continue to feel good about their regimen (with a smoothie) after their walk.” Uncommon Grain also offers a gluten-free bread loaf as well as a gluten-free chocolate almond and cherry oat bar 'Low and slow': Best BBQ restaurants in the Daytona, Flagler area Without the unwavering dedication of their loyal staff as well as support from both Sheppard’s wife neither 63 Sovereign nor Uncommon Grain could have grown beyond a dream Sheppard and Faenza hope the new café and bakery will serve as a convenient yet quality pit stop for residents during their morning commutes and continue to bring their own touch to the cohesive concept of Ormond’s downtown restaurant scene “We want people to know we’re working close with Gold Leaf (Coffee Co.) next door and the restaurants to kind of help their business I think if we were here without any of them “We’re not going to 'set ourselves apart,’ really because we want to build with everybody,” he said “And that’s how we’ve always worked with (63 Sovereign) as well.” call 386-265-4214 or visit theuncommongrain.com Jackson State women’s basketball player Angel Jackson has signed to play with the Faenza women’s basketball team in Faenza Jackson retweeted a tweet from Basketball Inside was the only HBCU player taken in the 2024 WNBA Draft 36 pick in the third round to the Las Vegas Aces She was waived by the Aces before the start of the season Jackson was a two-time SWAC defensive player of the year She averaged 10 points per game and 6.8 rebounds a game and led the SWAC in blocked shots with 97 Jackson matched up against UConn's Aaliyah Edwards in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in an 86-64 loss Edwards was taken with the sixth pick in the first round of the 2024 WNBA Draft ANGEL JACKSON SELECTED NO.36 IN WNBA Jackson State's Angel Jackson is selected No. 36 by the Las Vegas Aces in 2024 WNBA draft Jackson helped lead JSU to back-to-back SWAC regular-season titles in her two seasons We have detected that you are using an adblocking plugin in your browser The revenue we earn by the advertisements is used to manage this website Please whitelist our website in your adblocking plugin Faenza Ensemble – A Fabulous Bestiary Drawing on La Fontaine’s collection of fables Faenza revels in tracing animal steps in a safari of French music The fables are meticulously chosen in the spirit of Mr When young chef Matteo Faenza decided to open his restaurant he had no doubt: beer would be the centerpiece of the culinary offering The family brewery - run by brothers Giovanni and Valerio - Ritual Lab a name certainly familiar to lovers of the brassic world where Matteo grew up and has contributed to the project since it opened in 2010 a place where the cook does not have the expectations of the big city and can afford to have fun and dare combining proximity ingredients (including herbs and vegetables from his own garden) and a high technique acquired in his experiences in Spain and South America (Chile and Peru) a former starred restaurant signed by Roy Caceres that closed its doors precisely in 2021 An opportunity that Matteo Faenza did not miss including the restaurant's cellar and kitchen the ideal incipit for the opening of Mogano Despite the legacy of great labels and beautiful vintages from Metamorfosi's wine cellar the chef did not let himself be distracted and perfected three tasting menus Contaminazione Laziale and Ispirazione - plus one to be fulfilled at the Chef's Table built together with the guest - where beer is the protagonist both in the pairing and in the different courses with the sourdough loaf that has among its components beer trebbie-that is waste-which gives a pleasant aroma to the leavened product “By putting beer at the center of the restaurant's culinary philosophy I wanted to create something with an identity connecting my work with my family and our brewery ,” Matteo Faenza says there are dishes on the menu that tell of my experience abroad and there is no shortage of Asian contamination including soybeans and fermented products that I create in collaboration with Carlo Nesler a guru on the subject of fermented legumes." an approach that brings the guest even closer to Matteo's philosophy It is here that the amuse-bouche ritual is performed with a non-alcoholic Hop Infusion aromatic on the nose and bitter in the mouth accompanying an unusual Banana Cracker stuffed with Parmigiano Reggiano and some Smoked Pork Neck Meatballs “The cracker is an homage to South America while we smoke the pork ourselves with oak wood who ends the tastings with a Tomato Stuffed Bloody Mary The breaking down of the “fourth wall” continues in the dining room with Matteo finishing at the table a Fiordilatte filato (Ammano farm) served with gnocchi of Japanese pumpkin fregola kiwi vinegar gel and a dried plum reduction “In this case we are talking about an iconic product of our table highlighting all its complexities and steps For this reason we decided to do it in the room," An enveloping preparation that encapsulates the essence of Mogano The cardoncello variety is grilled and laid on a mousse of spinach and potatoes The callosity of the mushroom is excellent and the sauce good; paired with Ritual Pils from the family brewery a light lager that pleasantly accompanies the first two courses Homemade tortelli stuffed with English cheese (also from the Ammano company) in roasted onion broth tell of the chef's passion for Asia Lots of umami notes and a pleasant persistence of the broth to be enjoyed with the spicy notes of Ritual Lab's Blanche We stay in Asia with the Italian-style Ramen: legume flour noodles A well-rounded mix of flavors for one of the best dishes of the tasting The second is a Braised Beef Brisket with Bock Beer whose predominance of malt releases sweet hints when cooked served alongside a pesto of sweet and sour shallots and a soy-legume sauce the meat drizzled with beer confirms once again that haute cuisine and the brassic world can converse is entirely dedicated to lemon with a Ganache and a liquid part composed of zest finished off with white chocolate to dose the acidity of the dessert a niche product of the brewery that duly ends a worthy experience a few kilometers from Rome Website An event that not only testifies to the excellence of ceramics but also reflects its ability to be a universal language capable of embracing different poetics The selected artists come from 41 countries with representation spanning five continents 109 artists were chosen by the international jury composed of Claudia Casali Hyeyoung Cho of the Korea Association of Art & Design Valentins Petjko of the Latvian Ceramic Biennale which saw the submission of 1318 works by 874 artists from 72 nations confirms the global interest in the Faenza Prize which for more than 80 years has been a key event for the world of artistic ceramics The jury chose a mix of under and over 35 artists with a clear predominance of the “over 35” (74 artists from 34 countries) over the “under 35” (35 artists from 21 countries) indicating a participation of artists with diverse experiences and a multiplicity of approaches Selected works will include striking installations as well as works that explore ceramics in its plastic highlighting the versatility of the material Ceramic art in recent years has acquired new dimensions becoming a medium that preserves tradition and renews itself through new forms and content “We are very satisfied with the result in terms of participation and quality,” comments Claudia Casali MIC Faenza director and president of the Jury “The Faenza Prize always proves to be an excellence in the international art scene The Jury made a selection that took into consideration the relevance today of ceramics as a sculptural and installation material There are poetic novelties and a freshness of presentation remains just conveying the constant artistic update It will be a tough choice to identify the winners.” promises to be a unique opportunity to take a closer look at the trends and innovations that are characterizing ceramics particularly in its more contemporary declinations The Faenza Prize will also be enriched by a wide-ranging program of meetings and insights From March to May 2025 there will be Faenza Prize Talks a series of weekly online meetings featuring the selected artists which have received great interest in past editions will offer the public the chance to come into direct contact with the artists techniques and the inspirations behind their works the winners of the Faenza Prize will also be announced in a ceremony that honors the most innovative and deserving works which has always had a strong connection with the territory of Emilia-Romagna is made possible thanks to the support of important institutional and cultural entities These include the Directorate General for Research Education and Cultural Institutes the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Ravenna The Prize also enjoys the support of numerous media partners who help give the event national and international visibility Einikytė-Narkevičienė Eglė Group (Mattia Vernocchi Francesco Bocchini) In a playful reel posted to actress Melissa Joan Hart’s Instagram page followers see Hart seated next to several castmates — including Elisa Donovan Soleil Moon Frye and Nate Richert — as they share a pair of reading glasses with a caption that reads “Friends that grow old together …” The hit series premiered in 1996 and ran for seven seasons so most of the time we do like hors d’oeuvres and small plates,” Faenza said “(Hart) did order one of our large plates — the osso buco and she was raving about that.” Richert said in an interview with The News-Journal Saturday morning that when the cast arrived in Daytona Friday But they certainly made up for it Saturday at the Ormond Beach favorite From the Olympics to NSB: Award-winning actor John Travolta visits local restaurant Best local bites: News-Journal food reviewer's favorite restaurants in Daytona Beach area Two-time Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip visits Flagler Beach restaurants While the local restaurant has had its fair share of NASCAR stars visit over the years the iconic cast’s planned dinner was the first of its kind at 63 Sovereign Hart’s caption in the same Instagram reel went on to tag the Ormond Beach eatery We’re just very appreciative that they picked us out from a pool of restaurants in the area and chose us to want to come hang out with and spend some time enjoying our food and our staff was over the moon … there was an overwhelming sentiment by the staff as to how unbelievably nice and accommodating they were with picture requests and just chatting with the staff (The cast was) just very down to earth and kind — super cool.” call 386-238-9032 or visit 63sovereign.com Communities Editor Ashley Varese contributed to this story tells us.“The Faenza Art Gallery’s new lighting system is designed to adapt to different environments providing specific solutions for each one and adapting to future exhibition needs which is precise and has very high color fidelity allows visitors to have an immersive experience with the new lighting we meet the sustainability and ecological criteria that all museums and public spaces are required to adopt.” the project included a complete overhaul of the lighting system replacing the current halogen lamps and neon tubes with LED lights suitable for museums The resources were divided into various specific interventions within the Pinacoteca including the Sala del Magistrato (12,200 euros allocated by Max Mara) the Sala delle Pale d’Altare (25,132 euros allocated by Generali Italia S.p.A.) the Rooms on the second floor (20,000 euros) “The Pinacoteca adopted specific solutions for each room taking into account the characteristics of the works on display their size and environmental conditions,” the director adds the projects were submitted to the Superintendence so that we could have improving advice and the necessary approval Each intervention was the result of consultations and comparisons for example when it came to installing the spotlight rails the works can now be seen well without the presence of the technical element being felt has made it possible to maintain consistency among the rooms ensuring optimal light for each section of the Museum Let me give you an example: the room on the second floor where there are works from the Manfredi era of the 15th century very different in technique and responsiveness to light (the antique coffered ceiling paintings with a gold background and a banner works inside display cases) presented enormous difficulties that were a marvelous marble sculpture by Benedetto da Maiano without being dazzled by the spotlights as was the case before Even the paintings can be seen well and the light does not reflect on the surfaces of the climaboxes.” which is currently housed in a historic building dating back to the 18th century when the City of Faenza acquired Giuseppe Zauli’s art collection and paintings from convents and churches suppressed as a result of Napoleonic laws began to arrive the institution was finally opened to the public its artistic heritage was significantly enriched thanks in part to the deposit of works by the Congregation of Charity and the constant acquisition activity promoted by its first director The Pinacoteca’s exhibition itinerary opens with an Art Nouveau sculpture by Ercole Drei depicting Cassandra introducing a series of Byzantine and Romanesque sculptures and epigraphs from the churches of Faenza and Ravenna The museum exhibition follows a chronological order and presents a rich selection of paintings and sculptures illustrating the evolution of Faenza and Italian culture ranging from the Middle Ages to the 20th century Among the works from the 13th and 14th centuries accompanied by two Angels and Saints Francis one of Giotto’s most significant followers attributed to the so-called Master of the Franciscan Crucifixes the Renaissance is represented by works that affirm how Faenza was at the forefront of the period In the center of the main hall is the wooden sculpture of St The walls host paintings by artists such as Biagio d’Antonio who was strongly influenced by Ferrara painting Works by Marco Palmezzano and Giovanni Battista Bertucci the Elder complete the Faenza Renaissance panorama An additional room on the second floor houses important works from the 15th century including the head of San Giovannino by Benedetto da Maiano and two wedding chests by Jacopo da Faenza sixteenth- and seventeenth-century altarpieces from the main churches of Faenza tell the story of the city’s artistic culture between Mannerism and Baroque the only known work by Giovanni Battista Armenini and works by Ferraù Fenzoni are presented who left an indelible mark on Faenza in the late 18th century decorating prestigious aristocratic residences The works of Domenico Baccarini and the Cenacolo Baccariniano mark an artistic renewal in the early twentieth century placing them between Art Nouveau and Expressionism The Pinacoteca also houses the Bianchedi Bettoli Vallunga collection an exemplary selection of the Italian twentieth century which includes paintings by artists such as Giorgio De Chirico “the Hall of the altarpieces is one of the most fascinating rooms in the picture gallery although designing the lighting involved major comparisons,” says Roberta Bartoli “Being located in an old Jesuit convent church it was not possible to make significant structural changes a balance had to be found between natural light from the skylights and electric lighting The project therefore included a specific intervention to enhance the huge altarpieces and that would respect the historicity of the space and the works themselves.” To avoid the TV effect in the Hall of the Altarpieces where the paintings would have risked being too brightly lit against dark backgrounds calibrated lights were installed to harmoniously illuminate both the works and the upper walls All this thus led to the creation of a balanced and welcoming atmosphere the former church of the Jesuit convent where the Pinacoteca is located we had to contend with both the monumental size of the works and the presence of lunette windows at the top of one wall as well as two skylights that let in natural light,” he continues “Artificial lighting therefore also had to take into account the combination with natural light sources In the Hall of the Altarpieces we were guided by the principle of minimizing the visual impact of the light fixtures the two skylights were exploited to install a track-mounted spotlight system ensuring discretion and harmony with the environment The precise optics made it possible to enhance the works without altering the aesthetics of the Hall.” a different approach was taken for the twentieth-century art section with lighting designed to enhance the distinctive character of the works in order to ensure technological sustainability at the same time “The rooms of modern works,” adds the director "(both the one dedicated to Baccarini and his cenacle and the two rooms on the second floor where the paintings of the Bianchedi Bettoli - Vallunga donation are displayed) had to be different from the rest of the museum with the aim of not over-emphasizing the spaces where the paintings and sculptures are displayed the architect adopted very dark colors for the walls so that they almost disappeared into the shadows he opted for a system a more concentrated lighting that favors a different perception of these rooms from the rest of the Museum - also marking the chronological gap of the art that is admired there - and still allows for adaptation to the exhibition needs It seems to us that the purpose has now been achieved." Lights on Art Faenza therefore marks a significant step in the enhancement of one of the most important museums in Romagna designed to respect the historicity of the context has transformed the visit into an engaging experience: the beauty of the works is finally visible in its entirety to the city of Faenza and its extraordinary artistic tradition has carried out major renovations and rearrangements in recent years as well as an extensive campaign of restoration of works the new layout of the rooms dedicated to the twentieth century and the Bianchedi Bettoli-Vallunga collection donated to the museum in 2011 and counting a selection of the main artistic currents of the Italian twentieth century In what perspective has the Pinacoteca been renovated and how does it present itself at present scientific director of the Pinacoteca Comunale di Faenza Faenza was among the cities most affected by the flood that hit Emilia Romagna last year Was there any damage in the city's museums as a result of the latter affected by the difficult post-flood moment the Pinacoteca had no material damage as a result of this second flood since it is located in an area where the waters did not reach it naturally had to observe the extraordinary closures imposed by the emergency It was also not directly affected by last year's flood (the water stopped a few hundred meters downstream) brought the city and its economy to its knees Another aspect that is little considered is the surrounding area and connections the landslides in the hilly area towards Brisighella and Marradi have created enormous difficulties in transportation blocking the path to part of the tourist flows: the Passo della Colla road is still dotted with alternating one-way sections the famous little train linking Faenza with Florence was stopped for many months then partially replaced with a bus+train system Now it has finally resumed travel almost as it did before the flood The Pinacoteca underwent a major renovation during the period of closure due to the health emergency from Covid which was followed by an extensive restoration campaign thanks to the contribution of the Emilia Romagna Region The Pinacoteca is located in the 18th-century Jesuit convent in which the classical high school is also located The rooms intended for use as a museum are largely historical and adaptations must therefore respect its character and materials every intervention was directed to ensure the use of the spaces (electricity also due to the technology of the time and the need to maintain openness to the public The closure imposed by Covid allowed for the initiation of work that was difficult to conceive in normal times Especially the large Medieval and Renaissance room was rearranged just at that time with paneling to better distribute the paintings and a new LED lighting system Two smaller rooms on the upper floor were also paneled and rearranged These were important works that demonstrated the city administration's renewed attention to the oldest museum in Romagna The Emilia Romagna region then gave enormous impetus to this course with the restorations of no less than six panel paintings from the 15th and 16th centuries among the most important in the collection donated in 2011 to the museum and representing a selection of the main artistic currents of the Italian twentieth century Is the layout of this section in line with the renovations mentioned earlier The works from the Bianchedi Bettoli-Vallunga donation are in two small rooms that do not have a historical character so the arrangement of those spaces was fortunately less complex although it involved a radical rethinking of the exhibition criteria Thanks to the financial support of Bucci Industries and a grant from the Emilia Romagna Region better organize the arrangement of the works (with a more versatile system for hanging them) and provide them with the necessary educational apparatus What do the rooms of the twentieth century and the collection of Augusto Vallunga and consort look like now Why was blue chosen as the color of the walls so much so that in the larger one there is even a sofa to sit on Some drawings were removed from the exhibition for conservation reasons: works on paper cannot stay in the light too long that are part of the museum's collection-such as Morandi's splendid Mazzo di rose and Guido Ferroni's Fanciulla al piano-to build a dialogue with the masterpieces in the donation Architecture firm Lucchi & Biserni chose dark blue for the walls creating a suspended atmosphere and making the paintings on the walls stand out thanks in part to brand-new LED spotlights that enhance the colors the paintings have acquired a vividness that was not noticeable before What are the most important works from the historical collection and the Bianchedi Bettoli-Vallunga collection that can be seen on display We have masterpieces that could be well featured in a major international museum: De Chirico's The Shores of Thessaly is a manifesto of metaphysical painting (dated 1926) that we are continually asked for various exhibitions Morandi's Still Life with Bottles and Sironi's Periphery converse beautifully and express two different ways of recounting loneliness and silence but on closer inspection they are also two very poetic and abstract ways of representing architecture: one with the shapes of bottles and vases Among the works of the second half of the twentieth century we have the splendid still lifes by Casorati (with the rare butterfly motif) and Mafai and on the next wall a very coherent juxtaposition of Fiume's City with Statues and Campigli's Stairway: in both cases the human figure is housed in an urban environment that how many and which ones have been recently restored Our 20th-century works fortunately enjoy good health; at most we had to replace a frame Only Guido Ferroni's Maiden at the Piano (from the early 1930s) was restored on the occasion of the fine exhibition on the artist held at the Pitti Palace in Florence in 2023 The work had been in storage for a long time and cleaning of the paint surface was also necessary It's not just a matter of spotlights and fixtures I would say it was a real collaboration: the systems were studied ad hoc for each room by Sergio Stocchi with designs that took into account the natural light sources which is why we had really generous donations The new lighting in the great altarpiece room and we will be able to complete the next rooms thanks to the Maramotti Foundation and a company from Faenza that is particularly interested in the Pinacoteca In addition to the renovations and fittings has a new selection of paintings exhibited in the Pinacoteca been chosen while the works that make up the "connective tissue" come and go from storage Biagio d'Antonio's lunette depicting theAnnunciation is at the Opificio delle Pietre Dure in Florence for a restoration that promises to be long and very complex but we preferred to thin out that wall and intersperse Biagio d'Antonio's large paintings with a beautiful Madonna and Child by Angelo Zoppo And from the point of view of educational apparatus and the works are accompanied by essential but comprehensive captions plus a QR code that links to more in-depth sheets How is the Pinacoteca's relationship with the local community What has been your feedback regarding the new arrangements It is no coincidence that it has been called the Athens of Romagna .. plus art is in the DNA of the people of Faenza who are accustomed to the aesthetics of shapes and colors thanks to the centuries-old tradition of ceramics The Pinacoteca is gradually becoming a destination for citizens also because of our excellent programs for schools to the collaboration with high school students called upon to act as guides in a project twinned with that of the Ambassadors of Art created at the Uffizi which are always very well attended (there are never less than 80-100 spectators) The new arrangements are perceived differently depending on who comes: specialists and art historians notice the changes and so far it seems to me that they have always appreciated them; visitors are gradually becoming more numerous and How important do you think a good layout is in encouraging greater attendance at a museum museographic technology-which has made great strides-allows for lighting without damaging the works which we now see much better than a few decades ago when diffuse lighting flattened the colors It also matters to have a security system without disturbing alarms but with sensors and video surveillance that discreetly but effectively complement that offered by the janitors it must be said that in the Pinacoteca di Faenza we have space limitations and it is regrettable that we cannot show some very beautiful works that losing importance and detracting from those nearby I find very fair the method used by my colleagues during Covid and which we continue to follow: thinning with a light hand sacrificing something to enhance what really matters The result is a clearer and more immediate narrative that helps the visitor to appreciate the masterpieces but also or to dwell on a detail that was missed on other occasions Call us: +96265504222 Your independent source for Harvard news since 1898 By: Let's Go travel Whilst frolicking through the hills and gelaterias of Italy Faenza is known worldwide for its tradition of ceramic making or faience the town is postage-stamp sized and a hidden gem in the Emilia-Romagna Province are equipped with the hidden secrets of escaping the hordes of tourists that can only list three cities in Italy Here’s what one of our research-writer’s day in Faenza looked like head on over to the tourist information center for a free map and more recommendations there’s a bustling open market in the main plaza Selling everything from fruits and vegetables to watches and fishing rods the vendors are friendly and offer low prices Take home a handsome fishing rod for that special someone; airport security will be thrilled this cathedral is situated right in the middle of the bustle of la Piazza Pause for lunch at this vegan and vegetarian sandwich shop house-made juices and biodegradable packaging the shop’s crunchy aesthetic is matched by some pretty dang good sandwiches Corso Giuseppe Mazzini is a main street that runs down the center of Faenza Lined with shops featuring Italian fashions and locally created ceramic art window shopping is the perfect activity if you want to rest and digest The street also hosts a smattering of gelato shops which will definitely placate you when you realize you can’t afford anything in the Italian boutiques many restaurants and stores shut down and folks rest in the hottest part of the day This is the perfect time to check out some of the museums Faenza has to offer a palace built for eighteenth-century Count Nicola Milzetti you can walk through impressive-sounding rooms named and painted after Greek myths I would love to some wine in Apollo’s Temple This museum is arguably Faenza’s most prized possession so be prepared to spend a couple of hours roaming its galleries They feature some of the best works from around the world and across time Our favorite part was the upper floor with modern ceramics With many of the modern pieces created by local ceramic artists of the region the museum subtly reminded us that ceramics is not a dying art across the street from the Ceramics museum is FRANKIE the tables are moved outside and turns into a laid back cocktail lounge You just discovered Faenza all on your own leaving with a kilo of fruit and picturesque memories Now the next time someone asks you about your trip to Italy you’ll be able to talk about more than just Rome’s Colosseum Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Devoted mother of Dan Faenza and his wife Sue of Meredith NH and Deb Faenza and her husband Rich Rines of Quincy Loving sister of Jo Musco Collari and her husband Richard “Dick” of Walpole and the late Patrick J Cherished grandmother of Leah Cooper and her husband Matt of Deerfield Brian Faenza and his wife Caanan of Gilford Danielle Durigan and her husband Tom of Dedham and his fiancée Cortney Johnston of Austin Great Grandmother to Ben and Emma Cooper and Avery and Riley Faenza Beloved Aunt of Chip Musco and his wife Mindy of Millis all of West Roxbury and the late Robyn Musco and Michael Bruen She is also survived by many grandnieces and grandnephews Nancy attended Memorial High School in Boston She worked most of her life in the food service industry She spent many years as a waitress at the Milton Hill Restaurant She was a hostess at Walsh’s Restaurant in North Quincy as well as the Fox and Hound Restaurant in Quincy Nancy also worked as a coat check person at the Quincy Elks Nancy will be remembered for her beautiful smile Her faith and her family were the foundation of all that was truly important in her life Although family members are heartbroken at her passing all feel fortunate for the love and many blessings she brought into their lives Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Thursday January 11 from 4-7 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home A brief prayer service will be held in the Funeral Home at 9:15 AM on Friday prior to the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Burial will occur following the mass in St Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors "With Mestre a defeat has come that has hurt us – explains the alapivot Giovanni Poggi – and now we have to regroup in view of the match at Casale Monferrato, where we will show up with high morale, because on Saturday we showed that we are alive after two below par performances. Unfortunately the incidents were not in our favor, but now we must be focused to reach the play off, which we deserve for what we have done this season." BLACKS FAENZA: Poletti 22, Calbini 15, Vico 3, Camparevic n/o, Poggi 5, Bendandi n/o, Magagnoli 2, Ammannato, Cavallero 13, Garavini n/o, Fragonara 13. Coach: Garelli PIACENZA BAKERY: Naoni 16, Perin 12, Morvillo, Longo 8, Zoccoletti 15, Blair 4, Fea 1, Chiti 5, Lanzi 9, Taddeo 13. Coach: Salvemini Notes. Partials: 19-25; 37-41; 57-57. 2-pointers: Faenza: 18/45, Piacenza: 20/39; three-pointers: Faenza: 7/22, Piacenza: 11/25; free throws: Faenza: 16/25, Piacenza: 19/18; Total rebounds: Faenza: 43, Piacenza: 36. Out for fouls: Magagnoli and Chiti BLACKS FAENZA: Poletti 13, Calbini 12, Vico 5, Poggi 17, Bendandi n/o, Magagnoli 2, Ammannato, Cavallero 13, Garavini n/o, Fragonara 8. Coach: Garelli Notes. Partials: 18-16; 36-36; 54-56. 2-pointers: Faenza: 18/48, Mestre: 12/37; three-pointers: Faenza: 6/20, Mestre: 10/26; free throws: Faenza: 16/22, Mestre: 20/25; Total rebounds: Faenza: 51, Mestre: 42 Out for fouls: Poletti The playoff bracket (the series are best of three games): Massacramento Kings Bologna – Russi (2-0); Pgs Bologna – Grifo Imola (2-0); Sunrise Rimini – San Mamolo (0-1); San Lazzaro – Lions Coriano (1-0); Tigers Forlì – PGS Bellaria Bologna (1-0); Navile Bologna – San Marino (1-0); Bellaria – Ellepi Bologna (1-1); Faenza – CMB Arcoveggio (1-1). The scoreboard of Faenza: Guerra, Samorì M. 6, Samorì L 2., Spiriti, Silimbani 11, Fabbri 2, Mazzotti 23, Ercolani 3, Tempesti 7, Boattini 3. Coach: Bertozzi B FEMALE Tonight at 21 pm at the PalaBubani the derby between Faenza Basket Project and Happy Basket Rimini will be played, a match that should have been played on Saturday, but was postponed due to the funeral of Pope Francis. This is the Terre formation: Baraldi, Montoro (Masha), Lenzi, Celentano (Fusco), Gheduzzi, Bonini, Nardi, La Manna (Lecini), Opoku, Guidotti, Vessella. Available: Lenzi, Hayford, Bektesi, Ben Driss, Tuffour, Ed Darraj. Coach: Panini. The scoreboard of Faenza: Guerra 6, Samori M. 14, Monteventi, Samori L. 7, Spiriti 11, Silimbani 18, Fabbri 2, Tempesti 15, Buti. Coach: Bertozzi Russi's scorecard: Barlotti 9, Basaglia 5, Rosetti 14, Rinaldini ne, Bamba 13, Zama 11, Omorodion 6, Ceccarelli, Pirini, Porcellini 5, Denti 2, Bucci 7. Coach: Venturini Ranking: Bellaria 34; Tigers Forlì and Sunrise Rimini 32; Faenza 22; Grifo Imola and San Marino 20; Coriano and Morciano 18; Russi and Ravenna 16; Libertas Green Forlì 14; Cattolica 10. The Goat Team scoresheet: Calabrese 5, Sampieri, Pieraccini 8, Ronchi 2, Pirazzini 7, Maioli 11, Dasara 6, Sabbatani 14, Rossi 6, Ragghianti, Balella 6, Shlyakhtur 11. Coach: Lisoni Ranking: Capra Team Ravenna 34; San Pietro in Campiano 26; Granarolo 22; Virtus Imola 18; Sasso Marconi, Sunrise Rimini and Bologna 10; Miramare 0. "It is an honor - explains the lawyer Andrea Ciani, president of the Tennis Club Faenza - that the Tennis Federation has reserved for a few clubs on the national territory, and that will allow all our kids and fans to celebrate live the victory of the Italian teams in the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup in 2024. Faenza tennis has an important history in these competitions". Saturday's program will begin at 17:17.20 p.m. with institutional greetings, while at 9:10 p.m. a meeting with Faenza tennis players Raffaella Reggi, Flora Perfetti, Federico Gaio and Raimondo Ricci Bitti is scheduled. The trophies will remain on display at the Faenza Tennis Club for the entire day of Sunday XNUMX, until early afternoon on Monday XNUMX February. All enthusiasts are invited. The Red Bull-owned squad is undergoing a revamp of its F1 programme which has included a change of identity away from AlphaTauri and the arrival of new team management in Laurent Mekies and Peter Bayer But amid some scrutiny from rival teams over closer ties to sister squad Red Bull there have been suggestions that it could choose to abandon its Faenza factory and move everything to the UK This was prompted by comments McLaren CEO Zak Brown made at his team’s livery launch earlier this year when he voiced his concerns about the partnership between Red Bull and RB which I think will benefit both teams,” he said is a big concern to ours for the health of the sport But RB team principal Mekies has explained that Brown’s suspicions about his team moving is wrong He has clarified that while his team is relocating some of its current UK staff away from its Bicester aero facility to a new building in Milton Keynes “We have a very good facility in Faenza, and we think the base is very good to build on,” explained Mekies Photo by: Simon Galloway / Motorsport Images “But we are not happy with what we have in Bicester today in terms of infrastructure We don't think we put our guys in the best possible position there “It was a very small facility that got outgrown And we had it because we were using our wind tunnel in Bicester Mekies explained that RB has agreed to close down operations at Bicester and relocate personnel “We are building a brand-new headquarters in Milton Keynes, outside of the Red Bull campus, and that's going to be state-of-the-art facilities in the same way that we have a high level facility in Faenza.” Mekies said that having operations in the UK was especially valuable for helping attract staff who were not interested in relocating to Italy meaning that if tomorrow we want to go to the job market and get somebody that wants to stay in the UK it's now possible to get a single department to be split between two locations and, with today's technology, be working together,” he said it's been a huge downside in F1 to do that There aren't many successful examples of that but we are thinking as the world has changed massively it's not only technology We are trying to make that work and we think it could turn into an advantage.” FP1: Piastri leads Leclerc and Verstappen during sole Miami GP practice session AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from first practice for the Miami Grand Prix Formula 1 to race in Miami until 2041 as new extension agreed Russell expands on Mercedes’ prospects in Miami as he suggests Silver Arrows now ‘third fastest team’ despite P2 in championship Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet announce birth of baby ahead of Miami Grand Prix With the 2022 Formula 1 season complete with revolutionary new cars almost upon us we’re looking at the two key questions facing each team in that he has tested Red Bull’s patience in his rookie year and retained a grip on his seat for a second season Ask Franz Tost what he thinks of the Japanese driver and the AlphaTauri team boss will spend as much time as you have telling you why Tsunoda has what it takes to succeed in F1 READ MORE: AlphaTauri pick Valentine's Day to unleash their 2022-spec AT03 That faith was rewarded in the closing stages of the season, with Tsunoda making it into Q3 in six of the last seven races and topping the year off with a fine career-best fourth in Abu Dhabi particularly in refining his approach in wheel-to-wheel combat but he’s cutting down the mistakes and that end-of-season form gave him a great basis to hit the winter hard in terms of training and pre-season preparations What the 2022 F1 car looks like in last season's AlphaTauri livery In Pierre Gasly he has a formidable team mate who is arguably one of the top five in-form drivers now But if he continues to learn from the Frenchman and hone his driving style to F1 there is absolutely no reason why 2022 can’t be the year Red Bull pat themselves on the back for sticking with him as he remains a raw talent who lacks consistency Watching how he does will be one of the most fascinating threads of the year READ MORE: Two big questions for Aston Martin in 2022: Will Stroll's masterplan start to pay off? given the level of competition his little Faenza-based operation has been up against The AT02 was a cracking little race car that the engineers quickly got a good understanding of and which they were able to extract the maximum from WATCH: AlphaTauri’s Pierre Gasly gets first look at all-new Miami International Autodrome Pierre Gasly: AlphaTauri 'exceeded our expectations' in 2021 season It’s all change this year with the new regulations though and while they will continue to use parts from Red Bull Technologies these will be current spec and therefore they won’t get them as far in advance as Red Bull push the limit on development before signing off on production they’ve used older spec – such as a year-old gearbox – and thus had plenty of time to accommodate those parts into their car concept AlphaTauri are a very efficient race team and they will do the best they can with the time and resources that they have but this year is set to be their toughest one for years because of the rule change and thus a tilt at the coveted P5 may well be a step too far Two big questions for each team in 2022: Back to the midfield for Haas? 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Why is Gio Ponti considered the inventor and popularizer of Made in Italy What innovations did Gio Ponti bring to the production and development of Made in Italy in ceramic manufacturing And how does the famous designer and intellectual fit into the cultural debate of the 20th century Ceramics 1922-1967 on display until October 13 2024 at the MIC International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza How did the idea for the exhibition come about Why did the MIC in Faenza decide to pay homage to Gio Ponti with an exhibition?SC The exhibition is part of a broader project started by the MIC several years ago aimed at highlighting the great manufactures and personalities active in the field of 20th-century Italian ceramic production After previous in-depth studies dedicated to the Lenci factory taking the opportunity of the centenary of his artistic direction at the Società Ceramica Richard-Ginori Why is Gio Ponti considered the inventor and one of the greatest popularizers of Made in Italy in the decorative arts?Over time Gio Ponti was able to highlight the importance of Italian creativity which he considered the very expression of our society’s culture He has always kept alive a dual interest in high artistic craftsmanship the very essence of the traditional type of Italian model and in technical and technological innovation applied to the serialization of the product We can find these aspects in his design practice and in his multifaceted activity but also in the different stylistic orientations developed by authors coeval with him sustained through the pages of Domus and Stile and his far-sighted and focused campaigns to promote Italian craft and industrial practice How doesthe exhibition investigate the decorative practice of Made in Italy ceramics?The exhibition offers the opportunity to analyze ceramic works that differ in techniques emphasizing the evolution that characterized the sector between the Roaring Twenties and the beginning of our century A section such as the one devoted to plates and tableware makes it possible to observe the change in taste within the same type of object creating a kind of visual encyclopedia that traces over time the changing forms and decorations and comparing Ponti’s work with that of Guido Andlovitz artistic director of the Italian Ceramic Society of Laveno beyond bringing out the figure of the Italian designer?Among the goals we set ourselves was the desire to highlight Ponti’s role as a promoter and popularizer of Italian “making.” In addition to working in numerous fields from entrepreneurship to the organization of exhibitions over the course of his long career Ponti was able to take advantage of the vast network of relationships created over time with artists companies and institutions to highlight the creativity of colleagues and young recruits the Società Ceramica Italiana of Laveno selected on the basis of what was published in Domus or displayed in stores and exhibitions set up by the architect through direct comparisons between Ponti’s inventions and the works of other authors the aim was to emphasize the influences exerted by our protagonist’s ideas and models on his contemporaries and the repercussions of his experiences and language in the short and long term Are there particular aspects of Gio Ponti’s career that the exhibition focuses on more than others?Although along the way the visitor has the opportunity to see works made with different techniques and materials the exhibition is mainly dedicated to the long and constant relationship that the architect developed with the ceramic sector This is explored mainly through the inventions he matured over time for the Richard-Ginori Ceramic Company but also through the experiments and projects he carried out with the support of individual craftsmen and small artisans A special tribute is reserved for the association matured with the Faenza context which gave rise to the intense collaboration with Pietro Melandri and consolidated the esteem reserved by the architect for Gaetano Dal Monte a skilled artisan expert in papier-mâché Does it follow a chronological order?The visit route does not follow a strictly chronological course although it starts from the first masterpieces designed for the Richard-Ginori brand to arrive at the Pontian reminiscences recognizable in ceramics by authors such as Alessandro Mendini It was preferred to organize the itinerary by thematic and comparison sections proposing in-depth studies on subjects dear to the designer’s imagination on specific types of objects or on his links with certain production realities and artistic personalities related to him What particular innovations on the development of Made in Italy in the decorative arts did Gio Ponti bring to the production of Richard-Ginori during the period of his artistic direction?Ponti’s main skill was to have been able to combine the great technical mastery made available by the different workshops of the manufacture with unique and original designs revolutionizing in the deepest way the catalog of shapes and decorations Ponti’s stylistic signature stood out for its singularity interweaving constant references to tradition and history with suggestions from the international world in a double thread Ponti succeeded in grasping the change in taste initiated at the beginning of the 1920s becoming one of the most representative interpreters of Italian Art Deco Howis the link between Gio Ponti and Richard Ginori addressed in the exhibition?The relationship with Richard-Ginori is an important pivot of the exhibition and is developed in the first part of the itinerary by exploring the cornerstones of the manufactory’s repertoire conceived by Ponti during his decade as artistic director Significant exemplifications of later production are not lacking bond that united the designer and the manufacture between the 1930s and the 1960s How does Gio Ponti fit into the cultural debate of the twentieth century and what were his most important collaborations?Ponti was not an isolated figure attentive to what was happening on the international scene and able to anticipate technical and stylistic changes making his voice heard not only through the works he designed but also through essays and articles published in newspapers and specialized magazines His active participation in the artistic and industrial context took the form of an endless series of collaborations with individual artists moving seamlessly from the one-off piece to the large-scale serial product in addition to the oft-mentioned relationship with Richard-Ginori and the Faenza environment one can mention the experiences with Piero Fornasetti Have you found interest from visitors in discovering or learning more about this figure How has this exhibition been received by the public?The public’s response has been positive sales of the catalog and the great participation in the guided tours and workshops organized by the MIC staff The figure of Ponti is still capable of catalyzing the attention of a wide audience from his beginnings to his latest inventions adapting to different materials and different production techniques while at the same time maintaining a personal and clearly recognizable expressive figure which has allowed many of his inventions to become icons of an evergreen modernity.