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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!

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Bambini e balene


Un'altra bella mattinata al Cantastorie della Dante Auckland Bambini, con il laboratorio del teatro d'ombra e tante balene colorate. Grazie bambini, siete stati bravissimi!


 

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

RENAISSANCE: THE AGE OF GENIUS - Hunua Rooms, Aotea Centre, Auckland 4 – 29 January 2023 10am – 5pm daily

 

Media Release: 
From the producers of The Art of Banksy and Michelangelo – A Different View comes the most immersive exhibition of the greatest Renaissance artists ever, in one room, in Auckland this January.
 
Direct from Europe, Renaissance: The Age of Genius brings to life about 500 works by unparalleled Renaissance artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Sandro Botticelli, Titian and Caravaggio.
 
These paintings from museums worldwide will be shown using specialist multimedia projection, transporting visitors along an awe-inspiring journey through the art of the 15th and 16th Centuries.
 
The scale of the projection will see the artworks at roughly twice human height, thrusting viewers into the atmosphere of the paintings and offering a rare insight into what was going through the minds of these geniuses hundreds of years ago.

Mysterious La Gioconda (Mona Lisa) by da Vinci, The Birth of Venus by Botticelli, flawless Madonnas by Raphael, terrifying Medusa by Caravaggio, Sistine Chapel frescoes by Michelangelo, mythological allegories, religious subjects, portraits of famous nobles and beauties of the Renaissance era – all these images will remain in everyone's memory as a unique range of impressions.

Created in the Ukraine by digital media pioneers, Front Pictures, the exhibition gives a new depth to the most famous Renaissance masterpieces by putting them in a modern immersive multimedia form while preserving the spirit of the paintings.

The Renaissance: The Age of Genius creative team sought not only to select the most famous masterpieces of the era but also to preserve the spirit of these canvases intact, giving them a new multimedia form.

New Zealand promoter Stewart Macpherson from The Stetson Group says he’s delighted to be bringing such an important exhibition to New Zealand.

“For most New Zealanders, this will be as close as they will ever get to experiencing works by the Renaissance Geniuses and we’re very proud to be able to offer this opportunity,” he says.

“We also know that from our past exhibitions, New Zealanders want to see this art up close. We’re bringing the Vatican and the Louvre to them!”

Details:
4 – 29 January 2023
10am – 5pm daily. Last entry 4pm
The multimedia sequence runs for 40 minutes.
People can come into the exhibition at any time and can stay longer if they want to see a repeat of any material.
 
Tickets
General Admission - any day through the season.
Price pre midnight 24 December 2022 - $39*
From 25 December 2022 - $45*
Children under 12 – free (with an adult)
Purchase tickets online (Ticketmaster.co.nz) or at the Aotea Centre Box Office or at the exhibition.

*Service fees apply   


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

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.



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.