Art
Italian Sleuth Finds Evidence of Spaghetti & Meatballs in 1700s Painting
Food writers say spaghetti and meatballs were invented by Italian immigrants in the U.S. ISDA contributor Dina Di Maio begs to differ in this lighthearted investigative piece.
Read MoreThe Italian Thief Who Made Mona Lisa a Star
It wasn't just the painting that generated international acclaim, it was the work of an Italian thief.
Read MoreThe LA Artist Who Turned Down Disney and Fulfilled His American Dream
Leo Politi cemented his West Coast legacy with multicultural art that was decades ahead of its time.
Read MoreSiena’s Medieval Magnificence a Bridge to Bygone Era
Explore the golden age of Sienese art and architecture that lives on after 700 years.
Read MoreHow the Presepio Got Its Groove in New York City
The meticulously carved Italian nativity scenes are once again popping up throughout NYC.
Read MoreItalian High Court Demands L.A.’s Getty Museum Return Ancient Statue
An international legal fight is escalating over a rare, 2,000-year-old Greek statue.
Read MorePair of Masterworks Stolen by Con Artist Returned to Italian Galleries
An Israeli con man, posing as a rabbi, swiped the Renoir and Rubens paintings in April 2017.
Read MoreHeaven on Earth Through the Eyes of a Trecento Maestro
Take a journey and explore some of Italy's most gifted artists who lived centuries ago.
Read MoreHow Italy Found Its Groove With the Famed Tarantella
The Tarantella, a centuries-old dance, evolved from a unique, ritual-like practice.
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