Art

Art: British artist David Hockney dies aged 88

Milan, 12 June (LaPresse/AP) - The artist David Hockney has died at the age of 88. His paintings of swimming…

12 Jun 2026

Teatro Fenice: Venezi challenges contract termination: ‘It is null and void and discriminatory’

Rome, 10 June (LaPresse) – In a letter sent to the La Fenice Foundation in Venice, conductor Beatrice Venezi has…

10 Jun 2026

Campiello Prize: five finalists announced

Turin, 29 May (LaPresse) – The five finalists for the 64th edition of the Campiello Prize, organised by Confindustria Veneto,…

29 May 2026

Venice Biennale, Giuli: ‘Everything’s fine with Buttafuoco, the controversy is behind us’

Rome, 21 May (LaPresse) – “We are in the Italian pavilion, enchanted by the exhibition design. I was very keen…

21 May 2026

Government, Giuli: ‘I've cleared things up with Salvini; don't read too much into the background’

Turin, 14 May (LaPresse) – “Have I sorted things out with Salvini? Of course. Don’t read too much into the…

14 May 2026

Venice Biennale of Art, Mollicone: “I respect Salvini’s choice but I do not agree with it”

Rome, May 9 (LaPresse) - The visit to the Biennale “serves to reaffirm our institutional presence alongside nations such as…

9 May 2026

Venice Art Biennale, Buttafuoco: ‘The only veto is pre-emptive exclusion’

Turin, 6 May (LaPresse) - "This is a Biennale that does not seek to resolve issues but to showcase them,…

6 May 2026

Venice Art Biennale, report by MiC inspectors: ‘According to the Foundation, “Russia was not formally invited”’

Rome, 3 May (LaPresse) – A heated exchange between the Ministry of Culture’s inspectors and the leadership of the Venice…

3 May 2026

La Fenice Theatre, Rsu: "Workers receive insults and death threats"

Rome, Apr 28 (LaPresse) - “The female and male workers of the Gran Teatro La Fenice in recent days have…

28 Apr 2026

Théâtre La Fenice, Venise : « J'ai été offensée et victime de harcèlement, mais je n'ai jamais manqué de respect aux employés »

Rome, 27 April (LaPresse) - ‘I have never shown, nor will I ever show, any disrespect towards the staff of…

27 Apr 2026

Teatro La Fenice, Giuli: ‘Venezi's dismissal was an independent decision by the superintendent, which cannot be questioned’

Rome, 27 April (LaPresse) – The Minister of Culture, Alessandro Giuli, has confirmed the statement issued by Palazzo Chigi regarding…

27 Apr 2026

Teatro Scala: board gives the green light to Myung-Whun Chung as music director

Rome, 27 April (LaPresse) – The Board of Directors of the Teatro alla Scala Foundation, meeting today, authorised the Superintendent…

27 Apr 2026

Venice Biennale, Israel: "Turned into false anti-Israeli indoctrination"

Rome, 27 Apr. (LaPresse) - "The boycott of the Israeli artist Belu-Simion Fainaru by the International Jury of the Venice…

27 Apr 2026

Venice Biennale: ‘Russia’s participation fully complies with the rules’

Turin, 26 April (LaPresse) – Regarding the Russian Federation’s participation in the upcoming 61st International Art Exhibition, the Venice Biennale…

26 Apr 2026

La Fenice Theatre: all collaborations with Venezi cancelled

Turin, 26 April (LaPresse) – ‘The Fondazione Teatro La Fenice, through its director Nicola Colabianchi, announces that it has decided…

26 Apr 2026

Venice Biennale: Giuli will not attend the pavilion opening; Sarcone will take his place

Rome, 18 March (LaPresse) - "It is hereby announced that the Deputy Chief of Staff, Dr Valerio Sarcone, will attend…

18 Mar 2026

Teatro La Fenice, Giuli appoints Antonio Forza to the Board of Directors of the Foundation

Rome, Mar. 12 (LaPresse) – “Following the resignation of Alessandro Tortato from his position as a member of the Board…

12 Mar 2026

Crans-Montana: police report that only 8 of the approximately 164 people present were unharmed

Rome, 11 March (LaPresse) - The file sent by the Sion public prosecutor's office to its counterpart in Rome reveals…

11 Mar 2026

Teatro La Fenice, Mic councilor Tortato resigns

Venice, Mar 11 (LaPresse) – “At this point it is clear that the issue has become purely political and that,…

11 Mar 2026

Portuguese writer António Lobo Antunes dies at 83

Rome, 5 March (LaPresse) - Portuguese writer António Lobo Antunes, author of 32 novels and other books, has died at…

5 Mar 2026

Sannazaro, Giuli: ‘I promise you that it will shine again as before’

Rome, 17 February (LaPresse) - "Speaking of traces of our immense creativity, the small but great gem of Naples will…

17 Feb 2026

Giuli: ‘The Italian State has purchased Antonello da Messina's “Ecce Homo”’

Turin, 9 February (LaPresse) - "The Ministry of Culture confirms the acquisition of Antonello da Messina's painting “Ecce Homo”, leaked…

9 Feb 2026

Turin Book Fair: Annalena Benini to remain director until 2029

Turin, Feb. 4 (LaPresse) – “I am honored to continue the work begun at the Book Fair three years ago.…

4 Feb 2026

Banksy claims new mural in London

Turin, 22 December (LaPresse) - Banksy claims authorship of a new mural that appeared in west London in the last…

22 Dec 2025

Riccardo Chailly is doing well after night in hospital

Milan, 11 December (LaPresse) - Maestro Riccardo Chailly is doing well and is in satisfactory condition, according to available information,…

11 Dec 2025

Culture: author Sophie Kinsella dies at 55

Rome, 10 December (LaPresse) - Sophie Kinsella, one of the world's most famous bestselling authors, with over 50 million copies…

10 Dec 2025

UNESCO: Tajani, proud of Italian cuisine, is driver of growth

Rome, 10 December (LaPresse) - ‘You win when there is great teamwork. Today we are proud of our cuisine, which…

10 Dec 2025

UNESCO: Italian cuisine named World Heritage Site

Rome, 10 December (LaPresse) - Italian cuisine has been named a World Heritage Site. The decision was made by the…

10 Dec 2025

UNESCO: Italian cuisine named World Heritage Site

Rome, 10 December (LaPresse) - Italian cuisine has been named a World Heritage Site. The decision was made by the…

10 Dec 2025

UNESCO: Italian cuisine named World Heritage Site

Rome, 10 December (LaPresse) - Italian cuisine has been named a World Heritage Site. The decision was made by the…

10 Dec 2025