Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Resoconto della visita guidata alla Art Gallery di Auckland sui capolavori dell'arte italiana dal 1300 al 1700



Il 26 Novembre, su iniziativa della Società Dante Alighieri di Auckland e grazie alla cortese concessione della Auckland Art Gallery, si è testata, con una classe della Dante Alighieri, una visita guidata alla galleria. La visita ha preso in considerazione alcune delle opere italiane presenti nella collezione permanente. L’incontro è stato condotto da Helen Clarke, una guida volontaria esperta, e Riccardo Lucignani che hanno illustrato, rispettivamente in inglese ed in italiano, le opere dell’arte italiana dal 1300 al 1700, focalizzandosi sui temi del paesaggio, della ritrattistica e della pittura religiosa. 

La visita ha offerto un'opportunità di esplorare una selezione di opere che attraversano quasi quattro secoli di storia artistica, dal Medioevo e il Rinascimento fino al Barocco e al pieno Settecento. La galleria ospita una varietà di pezzi significativi, che raccontano l'evoluzione dello stile italiano e riflettono le profonde implicazioni culturali, religiose e sociali che hanno caratterizzato questi periodi storici.

Helen e Riccardo hanno guidato il gruppo in un viaggio nel cuore dell'arte italiana, mettendo in evidenza non solo le innovazioni tecniche dei grandi maestri, ma anche i temi ricorrenti nelle opere, come l'interpretazione della religione, della natura e della figura umana. La visita guidata ha anche offerto una riflessione su come queste opere siano ancora in grado di toccare la nostra sensibilità moderna, dimostrando la capacità dell’arte di superare i confini temporali e, infatti, le opere italiane, pur essendo radicate nel loro contesto storico e culturale, continuano a parlare al pubblico contemporaneo, ispirando artisti e appassionati di tutto il mondo.

La visita guidata ha suscitato ottimi consensi e quindi la Dante Alighieri è intenzionata a ripetere quanto prima l’operazione!

Monday, March 25, 2024

New course in May: Caravaggio in Rome: The Painter and the City 1500 – 1600 (Course in Italian)



With Riccardo Lucignani
Four lessons in May
Quattro lezioni a maggio
Sunday/domenica 5 - 12 - 19 - 26 May/maggio
2:30pm - 4pm 
Dante Rooms
Freemans Bay Community Centre
52 Hepburn St, Freemans Bay
Auckland

Cost $90 for the whole course (four classes)
To book a place please send an email to info@dante.org.nz and pay by bank transfer to Società Dante Alighieri BNZ a/c 020192-0309263-00 with the reference "LASTNAME/Caravaggio”.


(Italiano - scroll down for English)

CARAVAGGIO a ROMA: il pittore e la città tra la fine del ‘500 e gli inizi del ‘600.

Un corso per chi sta progettando di andare a Roma, per chi ci è stato e vuole rinnovare i suoi ricordi e per chi fantastica un viaggio in Italia!

Questo corso breve, quattro lezioni di 90 minuti, è pensato per tutte le persone interessate all’arte, all’architettura e alla bellezza della città di Roma.

Durante le lezioni interattive settimanali, potrete apprendere e parlare di come la Città eterna ha formato una delle più importanti e controverse figure del Barocco e potrete scoprire le sue opere ancora oggi nelle chiese di Roma.

Se stai cercando ulteriore pratica della lingua italiana o se sei un beginner che vuole iniziare il suo percorso attraverso l’amore per i viaggi e per l’arte, sarai ispirato da questo corso che riporta Caravaggio e Roma di quel periodo di nuovo alla vita pulsante.

 

(English)

Caravaggio in Rome: The Painter and the City 1500 – 1600.
A course for all lovers of Italian art, language and culture.

This short course of 4 x 90 minute workshops is designed for anyone interested in art, architecture and the beautiful city that is Rome. Through the weekly interactive lessons, you will discover and discuss how the eternal city shaped one of the most important and controversial figures of the Baroque era and the works of art that you can still visit in Rome today. Whether you are an Italian learner looking for extra practice or a new beginner wanting to start their language journey through a love of travel and art, you will be inspired by a course that brings both Rome and Caravaggio to vibrant life.


Tuesday, May 23, 2023

I Giardini dei sogni e della fantasia: Il Sacro Bosco di Bomarzo e il Giardino dei Tarocchi

 


Our next Colazione alla Dante will be really special, as we welcome our speaker, architect Riccardo Lucignani, to present the lecture:


I Giardini dei sogni e della fantasia: Il Sacro Bosco di Bomarzo e il Giardino dei Tarocchi


Saturday 27 May

10am-12pm, Dante Rooms, Freemans Bay Community Centre, 52 Hepburn St, Freemans Bay


L’incontro del 27 di maggio è una chiacchierata su due bellissimi giardini italiani, di epoche diverse ma che condividono lo stesso tema e cioè il sogno e la fantasia. Parleremo del Sacro Bosco di Bomarzo, nel Lazio, voluto da Vicino Orsini nella seconda metà dal ‘500 e del Giardino dei Tarocchi, eseguito da Niki de Saint Phalle negli anni ’70 dello scorso secolo, che si trova in Toscana.


Gardens of dreams and imagination: The Park of the Monsters, Bomarzo and the Tarot Garden, Capalbio


On May 27th you are invited to a conversation about two beautiful Italian gardens from two different periods that evoke the themes of dreams and fantasy; The Park of the Monsters, created by Vicino Orsini during the second half of 1500 and the Tarot Garden, created by Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1970s. Riccardo will talk in Italian and and Sean Bell will translate in English. 


Colazione di giugno: next month our colazione will be on June 24th, 10am-12pm, Dante rooms.


Tuesday, January 4, 2022

The Sistine Chapel IN AUCKLAND!





A few photos from the Opening Night of the exhibition Michelangelo - A Different View
#Auckland 3 January 2022.
Under license from the Vatican Museums, this exhibition offers the most complete and authentic reproduction of Michelangelo’s beautiful ceiling frescoes of the Sistine Chapel to be shown outside the Vatican. The exhibition opened yesterday and will be on at Te Pokapū - Aotea Centre until 30 January 2022











 

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Watch Prof. Bruno Ferraro talking about Michelangelo on Seven Sharp


The exhibition Michelangelo – A Different View is coming to Auckland!

Under license from the Vatican Museums, this extraordinary exhibition brings the most complete and authentic reproduction of Michelangelo’s beautiful ceiling frescoes of the Sistine Chapel to be shown outside the Vatican right here in Auckland, New Zealand, from 3 January to 30 January.

Watch Prof. Bruno Ferraro talking about Michelangelo on Seven Sharp  

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

🌟 Win tickets to see the exhibition Michelangelo – A Different View in Auckland! 🌟

 


🌟 Win tickets to see the exhibition Michelangelo – A Different View in Auckland! 🌟
Under license from the Vatican Museums, this extraordinary exhibition brings the most complete and authentic reproduction of Michelangelo’s beautiful ceiling frescoes of the Sistine Chapel to be shown outside the Vatican right here in Auckland, New Zealand, from 3 January to 30 January.

We have a double pass to give away for Michelangelo – A Different View, courtesy of The Stetson Group, to a lucky Dante Alighieri Auckland follower. To enter just go to our Fb Page and follow instructions.
Entries will close on 7 December, winner announced on December 8th.




Sunday, October 25, 2020

THAT'S A WRAP! Figure per Gianni Rodari – Illustrators for Gianni Rodari ends today!

 

What a wonderful time we had! Loved every single day of it, from the opening party on Friday, to the mini-panel on Sunday, and celebrating Rodari's Birthday on 23 October (photo above, by Nicoletta Benella). Nicoletta also appeared in two programmes on Ondazzurra to talk about Rodari and the exhibition, and a special interview was also done with Italy, to talk to Elena Pasoli, the Director of the Bologna Children's Book Fair.

You can listen to the programmes here:

Elena Pasoli

Nicoletta Benella, part 1

Nicoletta Benella, part 2

Throughout the 9 days when we were opened to the public we enjoyed welcoming a number of children to look, read and draw, and learn about Rodari's wonderful tales.


On Saturday we had a special visit from the Mums and kids of the Prada Pirelli Luna Rossa Team, welcome to New Zealand guys... 






And thank you for your collages inspired by Rodari's story L'Omino della Pioggia.



This exhibition showcased some of those artists who in the last fifty years have illustrated Rodari’s texts. From legends like Luzzati and Munari through to young contemporary artists, the exhibition gave a fascinating overview of Italian illustration excellence.

 

Featured artists: Bruno Munari, Emanuele Luzzati, Altan, Beatrice Alemagna, Gaia Stella, Olimpia Zagnoli, Manuel Fior, Alessandro Sanna, Valerio Vitali, Simona Mulazzani, Chiara Armellini, Anna Laura Cantone, Fulvio Testa, Maria Chiara Di Giorgio, Giulia Orecchia, Nicoletta Costa, Federico Maggioni, Francesca Ghermandi, Pia Valentinis, Vittoria Facchini, Elenia Beretta.

 

Organised internationally by: Fiera di Bologna, BCBF, Regione E-R, Regione E-R Cultura d’Europa, Einaudi Ragazzi, Vivere all’Italiana (MAECI).

Auckland edition curated by Nicoletta Benella and organised by Dante Alighieri Society Auckland and Festival Italiano Auckland in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in New Zealand, Oratia Books, NEWMARKET.

 

Part of the Artweek Auckland 2020 Programme , the Week of Italian Language in the World and the Italian Festival Season in Auckland.

 


Photos by Gianni Flego and Alessandra Zecchini



Monday, October 19, 2020

Talking about Rodari and the Italian illustrators of Figure per Gianni Rodari

 




Photos from yesterday’s mini-panel about Gianni Rodari and illustrators of Figure per Gianni Rodari – Illustrators for Gianni Rodari - with Professor Bruno Ferraro, illustrator (and exhibition curator) Nicoletta Benella, and publisher Peter Dowling. (by Gianni Flego).

After the panel we had some Italian soft drinks and cannoli and viewed the exhibition. Thank you Nicoletta, Bruno and Peter for the informative talk, and thank you all for coming, here some more photos from Alessandra Zecchini












Saturday, October 17, 2020

Preview evening of Figure per Gianni Rodari - Illustrators for Gianni Rodari in Auckland

The Illustrators for Gianni Rodari exhibition is now on in Auckland. 

From today, 17 October, until Sunday 25 September, drop in between 10.00 a.m. and 4 p.m. you can read more about this exhibition in the website of Regione Emilia Romagna by clicking here, (and also here in the Italian language).

The Dante team joined a preview event last night, along with guests from the local Italian and publishing communities, plus Waitematā Local Board and Newmarket Business Association representatives.

Dante Auckland members, from left: Cav. Alessandra Zecchini, Flavia Berucci, Sir John Kirwan, Matteo Telara, Barbara Martelli, Cav. Sandra Fresia, Valeria Santillo, Luca Manghi.

Brought together to mark the centenary of the birth of the great Italian children's writer Gianni Rodari, the exhibition showcases illustrations from 21 leading artists who have illustrated his books. The Exhibition is organised internationally by: Fiera di Bologna, BCBF, Regione E-R, Regione E-R Cultura d’Europa, Einaudi Ragazzi, Vivere all’Italiana (MAECI).

Auckland edition is curated by Nicoletta Benella and organised by Dante Alighieri Society Auckland and Festival Italiano Auckland in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in New Zealand, Oratia Books, Newmarket Business Association. and is part of the Artweek Auckland 2020 Programme, the Italian Festival Season in Auckland, and celebrates the XX edition of the Italian Language Week in the World.

 

Dante members delighted to rediscover Rodari's books 

Featured artists: Bruno Munari, Emanuele Luzzati, Altan, Beatrice Alemagna, Gaia Stella, Olimpia Zagnoli, Manuel Fior, Alessandro Sanna, Valerio Vitali, Simona Mulazzani, Chiara Armellini, Anna Laura Cantone, Fulvio Testa, Maria Chiara Di Giorgio, Giulia Orecchia, Nicoletta Costa, Federico Maggioni, Francesca Ghermandi, Pia Valentinis, Vittoria Facchini, Elenia Beretta.

 

The Oratia crew with Lindsey Jones (third from right), Honorary Consul for Italy, Auckland. From left: Belinda Cooke (sales & marketing consultant), Frances Chan (editor), Peter Dowling (publisher), Alessandra Zecchini (media director), Lindsey Jones, Carolyn Lagahetau (editorial director), Ross Kinnaird (illustrator)
The Oratia Books crew, one of the local sponsors, with Lindsey Jones (third from right), Honorary Consul for Italy, Auckland. From left: Belinda Cooke, Frances Chan, Peter Dowling, Alessandra Zecchini, Lindsey Jones, Carolyn Lagahetau, Ross Kinnaird

Of course we had Italian food to nibble on: piadina, arancini and...


.... cannoli, from Nonna in Teed St, Newmarket

Congratulations to exhibition curator Nicoletta Benella, and all who have made the exhibition possible.

Tomorrow morning (18 October) at 9.30 a.m., Nicoletta will join Professor Bruno Ferraro in a discussion about Rodari's life and work, and the artists who have accompanied him. Free entry.


Photos by Gianni Flego


Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Celebrated Italian art exhibition reaches Auckland: Figure per Gianni Rodari – Illustrators for Gianni Rodari

 


Celebrated Italian art exhibition reaches Auckland

Figure per Gianni Rodari – Illustrators for Gianni Rodari

Free entry

17 – 25 Oct 2020, 10am – 4pm daily

Newmarket Station Studio, 1 Newmarket Station Square, Auckland

 

A prestigious and colourful exhibition of Italian children’s book illustrators will open on 17 October in Newmarket for Artweek Auckland and the Italian Language Week in the World.

 

Travelling to New Zealand after launches in Bologna and San Francisco, Illustrators for Gianni Rodari (Figure per Gianni Rodari) will appeal to kids and adults alike. From a nation synonymous with art and style come these vibrant works brought together to celebrate the great children’s author Gianni Rodari on the centenary of his birth.

 

Rodari, who bears comparison with Margaret Mahy, was the first Italian writer to receive the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award, in 1970 (Mahy also received this ‘Nobel Prize of children’s literature’, in 2006). Rodari’s work includes fairy stories, nursery rhymes, short stories and novels, as well as his famous essay The Grammar of Fantasy.

 

Rodari’s work has been translated and reprinted the world over and remains an inexhaustible source of inspiration for numerous Italian illustrators, who down the years have put his words into pictures.

 

This exhibition showcases some of those artists who in the last fifty years have illustrated Rodari’s texts. From legends like Luzzati and Munari through to young contemporary artists, this exhibition gives a fascinating overview of Italian illustration excellence.

 

Featured artists: Bruno Munari, Emanuele Luzzati, Altan, Beatrice Alemagna, Gaia Stella, Olimpia Zagnoli, Manuel Fior, Alessandro Sanna, Valerio Vitali, Simona Mulazzani, Chiara Armellini, Anna Laura Cantone, Fulvio Testa, Maria Chiara Di Giorgio, Giulia Orecchia, Nicoletta Costa, Federico Maggioni, Francesca Ghermandi, Pia Valentinis, Vittoria Facchini, Elenia Beretta.

 

Organised internationally by: Fiera di Bologna, BCBF, Regione E-R, Regione E-R Cultura d’Europa, Einaudi Ragazzi, Vivere all’Italiana (MAECI).

Auckland edition curated by Nicoletta Benella and organised by Dante Alighieri Society Auckland and Festival Italiano Auckland in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in New Zealand, Oratia Books, NEWMARKET.

 

Part of the Artweek Auckland 2020 Programme and the Italian Festival Season in Auckland

 

For more information contact: Alessandra Zecchini

  Tel.: 027 393 7821  mailto:alessandra@oratia.co.nz

Friday, July 24, 2020

Colazione alla Dante and talk by Bruno Ferraro about Florence during the Renaissance, 25 July


Tomorrow, 25 July, 10am, Colazione alla Dante and talk by Bruno Ferraro about Florence during the Renaissance.
With the help of images Professor Ferraro will illustrate Florence in the times of ruler and art mentorLorenzo de’ Medici, also called Laurence the Magnificent(1449-1492), exploring masters like Botticelli, BenozzoGozzoli and Michelangelo. He will also tell us about politicalplots for power in the city, like the “Pazzi Conspiracy”.
Free entry, caffè e cornetti.

Address: 
Dante Auckland
Freemans Bay Community Centre 
52 Hepburn Street
Freemans Bay, Auckland

Saturday, May 2, 2020

A virtual museum dedicated to Raffaello










From 30 April you can visit a wonderful virtual museum created by SkyLab Studios and admire the paintings of Raffaello. The tour is in Italian and can be accessed anytime by clicking here: https://www.skylabstudios.it/museovr/index.htm 



Some of the paintings will come live and speak to you about themselves, and also have a kids' friendly version (easier to understand and made to look like a cartoon.



Friday, October 11, 2019

The Last Supper - Leonardo 500



This year is the 500 anniversary since the death of Italian artist and genius Leonardo da Vinci. Many cities in Italy and around the world celebrates this Master with a rich calendar of events, and for Festival Italiano we will have an installation in scale of the central piece of the famous L'Ultima Cena(Last Supper), reproduced with tassels from Peter Greenaway' book Leonardo's Last Supper. The installation, by Arte Mani, will be in Rialto Centrefrom Monday 14 October to Sunday 20
October, the day of Festival Italiano in Newmarket.

And don't forget to visit the Zona Bambini, with more Leonardo inspired art workshops for the children!
These events are free and organised for educational purposes by Festival Italiano and the Dante Alighieri Society of Auckland.

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Beautiful art work by the children of the Dante School


The children of the Italian school had a great time today painting with watercolours. What a great start to the school holidays, and bravissimi to all the bambini! Thank you to the teachers Flavia, Ekarasa and Alice for sharing these photos.