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In them, love coincided with art. It was an art brought to life through symbolic and unrepeatable actions, in their uniqueness of the moment. Marina and Ulay are, in fact, the best known names in Performance Art, and in particular Body Art. Born in the 60s, Body Art is an art form that involves the…
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Jewels, especially those handcrafted, are the accessories that most attract the eye. They emerge from the mass and banality, as if they had a character, a particularity, a “life” of their own, and which is perhaps why they are usually the most appreciated. Those who produce them put body and soul into it and are…
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Perhaps a thousand is not the exact number but it is more of a reference to the thousand kisses shared between Lesbia and Catullus, a historical relationship of a love which was both passionate and physical. A type of relationship to which we are very accustomed these days caused by social changes and the change…
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It can be difficult to think of a gift for someone who already has everything. Surrounded by a world of material goods, perhaps our friend would appreciate something different from the usual gifts, perhaps something that holds the same value as the classic “things” but yet cannot be touched…The gifts that I propose to you…
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Capa and Taro took thousands of photographs but we only have one that portrays them together. It is a picture taken of the couple in Paris, the lively cultural centre that at the time welcomed many young exiles like them. Endre Friedmann, who would later change his name to Robert Capa, was born in 1913…
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Situated on the coast halfway between Lisbon and Porto, the village of Nazarè, up until recently was quite unknown to most people. In latter years, however, there has been a 30% increase in the tourism sector thanks to one man and a wave. The year was 2011, the wave was between 23 and 30 meters…
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Relaxation, meditation, balance, well-being and harmony are the keywords for those who cultivate a Zen spirit within themselves. Granted a nice trip to the East, home to all the philosophies of life on this subject, would probably be what would make our Zen friend the happiest but, alternatively, here are 5 potential, smaller ideas for…
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Multilingual doctor (she knew five languages!), editor and journalist, 360-degree feminist, political activist… it is difficult to summarise the multifaceted personality of Anna Kuliscioff. What is certain is that she was a revolutionary woman for her time and left her mark in history. She had a stormy life, devoted to her ideals, hindered from every…
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Introducing the new Kiki Bag by Elisabetta Franchi, the Kiki Bag resembles the structure of an ancient trunk, with a rectangular geometric shape. This collection, launched in October 2018, was inspired by nineteenth-century treasure chests and trunks, which were characterised with a lock in order to keep personal treasures safely inside. The name Kiki, in…
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In addition to the great tourist destinations such as Palazzo Ducale, the Basilica of San Marco and the Rialto bridge, Venice, among its ravines, has always hidden some enchanting jewels. One of these is the Perfume Museum, the first and only of its kind in Italy. It is located in the beautiful Palazzo Mocenigo, in…