From New York to Venice with Ewa-Mari Johansson, a successful art photographer inspired by painting. But “the worlds of art and fashion can go hand in hand,” according to Ewa-Mari, who believes circling the square is possible in a 6 x 6 cm format and forcing the human body into geometric forms, as in her “Più Nudo” exhibition.

Only few Italians still live in the neighborhood which since the late 19th century has been home to millions of immigrants from Italy. Bright green, white and red banners and restaurant owners soliciting passersby to enter their establishments are all symptoms of the transformation of this neighborhood into a tourist ‘trap.’

When golfers talk about Chipping and about Pitching they talk about two different ‘philosophies’ for approaching the ball. The first launches the ball with a higher trajectory and reduced ball spinning. While the second, which should be used whenever possible, offers a lower trajectory and increased ball spinning – as it rolls toward the hole.

This year too Venetians are eagerly getting ready to celebrate the Day of the Redentore, one of the most popular local holidays. Date is July 14, and the foghi come at midnight!

Drama came into being in Athens with the tragedies of Sophocles and Euripides, accompanied by choruses and Dionysian rites. We take a look at the past to explore the roots of theater.

To eliminate health disparities worldwide, the U.S. National Institutes of Health John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences fosters partnerships between U.S. scientists and foreign counterparts through grants, fellowships, exchange awards, and international agreements that support a range of activities.

Hemingway and his wife Mary always had a special table next to the great rustic fireplace in the Locanda Cipriani, the famous “inn” on the island of Torcello. The American writer used to sip fine wines beside the glowing embers during his long stay in autumn 1948.

The old Venetian mill has been resurrected and been turned by the Hilton hotel chain into a large and luxurious hotel complex with 380 rooms, congress center, spa, fitness center, restaurants and bars. The Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Hotel will now be part of the “Grand Tour” in the Beautiful Country.

American cities place their bets on new visionary auditoriums by the finest architects. They seek to build a place to exalt the great symphonies, sure, but also to boost local pride and possibly also the local economy. From the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles to the Symphony Center in Atlanta, music is the new frontier.

Opera is an Italian word. And not surprisingly the country is full of opera houses. Every city or provincial capital usually has a theater - small or large - at times hidden away like a treasure. Here we take a trip round the great Italian opera houses, many recently restored or enjoying a new lease of life. We also take a look at the remarkable Wagnerian mausoleum at Bayreuth.