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Spellbound by Venice, Burano and Bellagio

Beyond the edifices of Rome, the quaint medieval villages and grand artistry of the Tuscan region, Italy has islands that in themselves are floating edifices and chiseled art masterpieces, or both. EDITOR'S NOTE: This travel piece on Italy, one of the world's most visited countries, was first published in the Oct.-Nov. 2019…

Gucci announces €2-million donation in support of two campaigns vs. COVID-19

Gucci stands side-by-side with the global community to fight the COVID-19 pandemic by making two donations to crowdfunding campaigns--one in Italy, where the company is based, and another one for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund in support of the World Health Organization. At a time when most of us are…

How Pinoys in Pisa battle COVID-19

Story and photos by BÜM D. TENORIO Jr. “Grabe dito sa Pisa. It’s like [the] Apocalypse. We feel paranoid. May konting sumakit lamang sa katawan, feeling namin infected na rin kami. Fear is everywhere.” The Filipino is an international race. We are everywhere. In Pisa, Italy alone, some 300 people from Gulod, my barrio in Cabuyao, Laguna, now live and work in that part…

Italian Ambassador Giorgio Guglielmino explores the meaning of originality in his new book

Italian Ambassador Giorgio Guglielmino has been an avid art collector and appreciator for decades, even as he continues his duty as a diplomat to the Philippines since 2017. His love for art knows no bounds, already having written several books on contemporary art, two of which were published in English.…

Introducing ‘The City Who Had Two Navels’ at the Venice Biennale

In its quest to contribute to global artistic discourse, the Philippines unveiled its entry to the Venice Architecture Biennale 2018, "The City Who Had Two Navels." The multi-channel digital installation and exhibit, curated by Edson Cabalfin, explores a key aspect of the modern Filipino cultural climate: the tense relationship between the…

Real-life Game of Thrones

Intensely captivating seriesÂ Game of ThronesÂ is popular for soÂ many reasons : its near perfect casting, quotable lines, epic battle scenes, awesomely chaotic story lines, magical creatures and sprawling scenery that serves as a backdrop to all the show's most memorable moments. And while there's no plane that can fly you straight…