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Keith Haring, Bansky, Blu and Lady Pink: how the street art becomes part of the history, in Bologna.

It was supposed to be a day as tourist in Bologna, with things that tourists generally do going up and down the city center and eating tortellini, tagliatelle or what ever… But then something drew my attention: Palazzo Pepoli – Street Art exhibit: Banksy & Co. 😲 And soon I realized that Co. meant Keith Haring from UK, Blu from Italy, Lady Pink from Ecuador, Lee Quinones from NYC, Fekner, lots of works of art coming from Martin Wong Collection in US and so on, unbelievable. Unbelievable was also that this kind of exhibition was into an historical museum and it’s interesting to know how the street art is becoming part of the history, at least in Bologna.

Street Art Banksy & Co., Palazzo Pepoli, Bologna

Let’s start with the basic first stencils and works, here you are a series dedicated to the rat, the animal that was chosen to be a symbol of the art diffusion everywhere in the city – as rats generally are everywhere. Then, rat is also a word that can be the anagram of ART:

The rat in the street art by Bansky and the French writer Blek Le Rat

The rat in the street art by Bansky and the French The Rat

Brasilian artists - showing the mix between positive and negative things in the streets — Brasilian artists – showing the mix between positive and negative things in the streets

Then Mickey Mouse crashed on the backdoor of a train – why the train? Because it was one of the first mean used to spread the word by the street artists:

Mickey Mouse - maybe by Deck — Mickey Mouse – maybe by Deck

Here you are one of the most popular by Banksy: Rage, Flower Thrower, representing a man wearing a kerchief and baseball cap throwing a bouquet of flowers, with flowers and stemma as the only things in color:

Recently, there has been a very deep argument between the Museum and one of the artists that is part of the exhibit – I’m talking about Blu, the most important one from Bologna: he has not accepted to take part in the exhibition, so he has been stolen of the artworks we can see here. After this, Blu decided to cover all of his works, so now it’s impossible see and enjoy them, none of them is still on the wall of the city.

#NoteOfTheDay BIG BANG BIG BOOM animation by BLU, 2000

Take a walk on the wild side

Take a walk on the wild side, tale-a-walk on the wild side helps you remember about past, think about present and maybe future. A walk on the wild side is what you should do at least once a month, if you’re able to.

This walk should be taken in your hometown, the place where you spent your childhood, the place you enjoy when you was a girl, the place you hate while your university-life because it offered you nothing to enjoy, the place you know love and you can’t wait to be there.

Take a walk on the wild side - Valsinni (MT, Italy) — Take a walk on the wild side – Valsinni (MT, Italy)

This is a bit of the wildness that everybody should have in life: fresh air, sun, green, yellow too, and time to enjoy it.

Some of the places remind you about your childhood, they were where you used to go with your parents for Sundays pic-nics or just to have a walk in the wild genuine nature, and they are still attracting people at Sundays.

Wild side, San Severino Lucano - Bosco Magnano (PZ, Italy) — Wild side, San Severino Lucano – Bosco Magnano (PZ, Italy)

Pristine wild landscapes sorrounding your day, rivers, flowers and relax. Enjoy your peaceful moments before going back to the ordinary life.

#NoteOfTheDay Walk on the wild side from Lou Reed’s 1972 second solo album, Transformer, (after leaving the Velvet Underground).

Italia is love and Asia is everywhere: a weird fashion collection by Dolce & Gabbana

If you’re thinking China and Japan are everywhere, you’re totally right. You just need to have a look around to see how many Chinese and Japanese now live in Europe and become part of Western world or see how many fusion restaurants and sushi spread in every city. Well, this trend is also becoming part of fashion world and it’s so weird to notice that stylists and trends are even more focused on this meltin pot, even if talking about a very rooted Italian style as the one by Dolce & Gabbana.

Italia is love by Dolce & Gabbana, Florence shop

Yesterday I got an invite to have a look at Dolce & Gabbana shop based in the centre of Florence, they would celebrate their new collection, so I decided to have a look. I didn’t expect to see how much Italian it would be and how much Italy would be merged into Asian look & feel: Venice, Florence, Rome, Amalfi, Palermo and so on…monuments and symbols of the most famous cities are part of their dresses and shirts and pants and glasses and accessories! Dresses that look like postcards, colorful bags, striped t-shirts that remind of beach umbrella and summertime, plenty of handmade and unique products which represents Italian Dolce Vita feeling all around the world through these original collections #ItaliaIsLove #LittleSicilianMan #CarrettoSunglasses

But the best is that they’re completely oriented to Asia: the sorrounding areas of the shop have been decorated by scenes and characters representing Chinese and Japanese people in Italy, people interested in Italian culture, trends and lifestyle

Rainbow lace - technicolour shoes — Rainbow lace – technicolour shoes by Dolce & Gabbana

Painter and portraits in Dolce & Gabbana store

Lemon decorations - Sicilian taste — Lemon decorations – Sicilian taste

Pisa tower and Vespa motorbike - Italian Style — Pisa Tower and Vespa motorbike – Italian Style

One of them is from the very South of Italy, Sicily, and they just created a campaign named #LittleSicilianMan that could be interesting for those who are searching for special gifts for Father’s Day

It was amazing and unexpected to see how Italy meets Asia also through this brand!

#NoteOfTheDay Rainbow Lace, Dolce & Gabbana

Why people use fake spontaneous pictures of their breakfast on the table?!

It’s weird, because if you’re passionate about e-reading and you spend most of your time reading articles and blogs of popular people and even if you search for something curious, you end up reading those articles written by a famous fashion model or a unknown blogger which show you…where she is, what she wears and what she had for kfastkfast – such a shame.

So, am I guessing if people are really interested in these things? Why nowadays to be trendy means show people and friends pictures about everyday breakfast with eggs, bread, milk and orange juice, yogurts and fresh fruits, jam, coffee or cappuccino, with everything positioned so tidily and methodically on a table?! Then, you just need adding a final must: photos have to be rigorously taken from above.

So, do people use these pictures because of a trendy narcissistic habit or because they just really care about what they have for the most important meal of the day?

By the way, maybe some people just do it because fashion world does the same and this let them feel part of it, as if they shared the same habits. Some other people might tweet and post their breakfast pictures because they wanna share that moment of the day? Or maybe because they spent hours to prepare it and they are excited about the final result, so excited that they need to share it on social networks instead of feel, taste and enjoy that moment?!

I found some other article on this topic, but answers remain skeptical.
Anyway, let your eyes feel glad by looking at those #breakfast 😉

#NoteOfTheDay Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Deep Blue Something, 1995.

To facebook or not to facebook: how the gov’t fears social network growth

It’s the first signal we got during last days, while we heard that Facebook’s Latin America vice-president, Diego Dzodan, was arrested and now it’s free again.

The reason seems to be related to the unwillingness to give information in order to help security, he was accused of not helping in drug crime investigation, due to some WhatsApp conversation that would have been helpful if provided (as you may know WhatsApp is part of Facebook propriety). But there are 2 sides of the same coins:

Facebook did it to preserve its business based on privacy of accounts?
Facebook did it to preserve its business (and that’s all)?

Obviously, it’s hard to think that if it had collaborated with government, it also would have had a lot of controversial positions in terms of privacy laws, and maybe people would have started to think twice before creating new accounts and socializing.

Anyway, why do you think the government and Institutions in general fear so much the ‘social platforms increase’? Maybe because they can’t control them?

Do you think it’s possible to let people decide in which way they can communicate with the world? Try to be in Diego Dzodan shoes and find a correct reason to provide the government with the information they requested. People should rely on the channels they use to communicate with their friends, families, lovers and all the kind of persons, hence also criminals are included in those kind of ‘recipients’.

Well, I also think that if a social platform can help laws against criminals and drug crime investigation, maybe it’s worth to consider to create a specific ‘law’ for it? But that’s another kettle of fish.

The most important thing to notice is that both in this case and in the Cupertino similar case happened some weeks ago – when Apple did not provide any further info to the authorities because it was supposed to unblock the iPhone and give some private info – the Right to freedom of speech and expression had the best, but it also means that illicit trafficking – of organs, children, women, drug, weapons, and also words that help them are not ruled, limited and totally free.

#NoteOfTheDay ‘Free To Decide‘ ,1996 by Cranberries,

MiuMiusic – the first fashion App inspired by music (more than fashion)

MiuMiusic is the name (which I think it’s absolutely nice) of the first fashion App created by Prada Group that deals with music more than fashion itself. So weird.

It was surprisingly to read about it and then discover it’s totally focused on several tracks composed by one oft he most legendary DJ – Frédéric Sanchez – that you can choose and ‘remix’ by adding them to a sort of playlist. Then a frameless mix of projections will run on your screen as if you’re creating the video for this tracks.

Obviously what it’s shown is about Miu Miu style and fashion: shoes that becomes high heels, flying bags, psychedelic frames: the perfect 90s’ mood!

MiuMusic App - What you will see on your mobile — MiuMiusic App: what you will see on your mobile

Flying shoes by MiuMiu - MiuMiusic App — Flying shoes by MiuMiu – MiuMiusic App

So here’s what you can do:

download the app from Miu Miu official website
explore it: there’s a brief guide which will show you the next steps
follow the: tap to start
select the songs
select your mood (up to 4)
enjoy it (and then save or share if you like it!)

Guess the #NoteOfTheDay? by Frédéric Sanchez ‘Thomas Tait SS16 soundtrack‘ please, listen it until almost after sec 3.40!

San Gimignano in Tuscany: 6 friends, 1 weekend, 5 Kilos gained enjoying it!

When deciding to go for a weekend in a countryside of Tuscany means meet with several friends who have never been there before, don’t think about how many hours you’ll spend by going up and down the hills, but just think how lucky you are…

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, three days of fabulous landscapes, wine-and-food tasting, homemade products flavours, people who talks locally and you can’t understand, parkings, souvenirs and Google maps as your best friend: this is a free ride in Tuscany! Enjoy it 😊

Starting from Brunello di Montalcino at Perucà - in San Gimignano — Starting from Brunello di Montalcino at Perucà – in San Gimignano

San Gimignano, Siena - Tuscany — San Gimignano main square, Siena – Tuscany

Here you are some of the popular towers of San Gimignano

Dome, Churches and towers of San Gimignano, near Siena

The Tank of San Gimignano has also been the inspiration of Escher in one of its architectural study!

another Tank's view — another Tank’s view

Towers and other ancient details of the city

Letters, prints and mails: ancient ways of communication

And here you are some arts and crafts and typical products of San Gimignano:

Typical ham, salami in 'tagliere' — Typical ham, salami in ‘tagliere’

‘Vernaccia’ is the typical wine from San Gimignano, so you can’t avoid to have a glass of wine while tasting genuine salami – like the typical ‘finocchiona’ – olive oil and the special guest ‘yellow- saffron‘ which is the very typical feature of this city (which differs from other little small cities of Tuscany):

Super organic 'yellow-saffron' — Super organic ‘yellow-saffron’

At the end, the almost 5 pounds gained will be very appreciated if thinking back to all the delicious things you’ve tasted and discovered!

#NoteOfTheDay Kibom Bombom by As Meninas

Pasta and bijoux in Rione Monti, Rome

How to spend a great weekend? Just go to Rome and visit Rione Monti bijoux! This area is maybe one of the most old fashioned and attractive part of the city, seen also that is one of the most ancient district of Rome.

If you’re lucky you can enjoy weird people and lots of handmade products: handmade jewelry and vintage clothes, local Trattoria with homemade pasta and happy people going around!
The first place to enjoy is the famous Market named ‘Mercato Monti Urban Market’:

this market is the perfect mix between artistic handmade products – as vintage leather bags and handmade rings and bracelets – and extrovert dressed people who look like living in a movie 😁

Happy Glam, creative handmade products in Mercato Monti, Rome

Handmade products in Mercato Monti, Rome

All these handmade rings and earrings are so cute, a sort of cartoons pieces that look like funny if worn fine.

And then this authentic bijoux – handmade as well..

La chiave di violino – creative bijoux in Rione Monti Market, Rome

‘La chiave di violino’ handmade creation – wonderful ring!

Then, if you wanna enjoy an Italian taste, go to Pasta Imperiale…you can choose among a wide range of pasta..’linguine’, ‘tagliatelle’, ‘farfalle’ and so on…

Pasta Imperiale, Via del Boschetto, rione Monti, Rome

or you can opt for a typical menu with pasta + water + tiramisu as the perfect Italian dessert!

Italian Menu at Pasta Imperiale, Rione Monti, Rome

Spaghetti, whole wheat pasta and green pasta

…Just have a look to what I ate with my dear friends:

Broccoli and walnuts again, but with tagliatelle…

Broccoli and walnuts whole weat farfalle – a little chilly

For any more info..if you want some tips pr just know more about Rione Monti market, just leave your comment!

#NoteOfTheDay La Dolce Vita by Nino Rota

When you say Punch in Livorno – the recipe

The real Punch in Livorno is a sort of digestive that Italians use to have when they finish their meal – usually after dinner. In Tuscany – exactly in Livorno, there is a strong tradition about the ponce which obviously derives from the British one but it differs for 2 main things: IItalians use their coffee instead of tea, and they put a sort of mix of alcohol, sugar and caramel that is called rumme instead of the real rum.

To be precise, in Livorno it’s totally necessary put what they define as sassolino, a liqueour that is similar to the rum and it is used only for desserts. They also add lemon zest.

If you’re curious enough, you can taste it after preparing it by yourself! It’s not so difficolt, you just need the right ingredients:

Italian coffee (made by the Italian moka);
rumme (sort of rum)
Sassolino
sugar
lemon zest

Last thing: please use the gottino, a glass that looks a little bigger than the Italian cup of coffee.

Believe me, ‘Ponce alla Livornese‘ is a cure-all after big meals, the right remedy to enjoy digestive as a liqueur together with coffee!

#NoteOfTheDay ‘I’ve got a Pebble in my shoe‘ 1943 by Natalino Otto (a must song in Italy!)

Hashtag challenge for Pitti 2016!

How can’t imagine thousands of Pitti phootsuite and articles in the blogs and selfies and special events without hashtags?

For this Pitti there’s a very interesting challenge, that marks the increasing importance of social network for the fashion world – and not only.

Let’s starting from hashtags as #Pitti #Pittiuomo #Pittiflorence #Pittifirenze #Pitti2016 and many more, but the real challenge is among the popular fashion brands, now that a only hashtag can be an original Brand or Product campaign!

#Luisaviaroma #imatechdreamer #techdreamer the whole campaign based on fashion business and technology, just to explain how the first Italian/English e-commerce became one of the most popolar in the world. Here you are some pics of its event (usually done as Pitti opening):

Luisa Via Roma event for Pitti 2016 - #techdreamer — Luisa Via Roma event for Pitti 2016 – #techdreamer

#imatechdreamer and details - Luisa Via Roma party Pitti 2016 — #imatechdreamer and details – Luisa Via Roma party Pitti 2016

Some nice and weird people you could meet in the street during these days…

And finally the guests: Petite Meller, Dragonette and Nervo!

Then, here you are some original details and special campaigns:

nice and nonconformist idea to boost this #madeintuscany #nessunostile #tshirts:

And #thefakefactory a project by IED which aims at representing 50 years of Italian beauty and stile on La Rinascente walls!

The fake factory - project by IED #thefakefactory — The fake factory – project by IED #thefakefactory

#pivifirenze ‘The untitled project for Etchigo-Tsumari’ (the top Pitti feature I think!) is an installation by the artist Paola Pivi from Milan: it’s a huge colorful staircase over 20 metres tall that is located into the Palazzo Strozzi courtyard in order to let people feel the contrast between the modern sense and ancient style:

Untitled project by Paola Pivi #Pivifirenze

Unusual TOD's shop window #italiancraftsmanship — Unusual TOD’s shop window #italiancraftsmanship

However, for the first time Pitti put on its website homepage its 4 official hahstags: #pittiuomo #pu89 #pittipeople #pittigenerations followed by some of the most famous fashion brands hashtags. But is this helpful? The wide range of hashtags causes just confusion…

anyway, besides hashtags, the social communication in general is becoming even more powerful: if once Facebook was the leader, now Twitter and above all Instagram are necessary.

Here you are the top hashtags list of #Pittiuomo 2016: #iamwhoiam by #AntonyMorato, #TommyHilfiger (omonym), #NorthSailsGerardLoft, #IEDsaveTheDuck, #ptdreams by Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, #romantictaste #atestoni by A. Testoni, #embracetheelements by the Canadian brand Nobis, any more?

#NoteOfTheDay Baby Love by Petite Meller – 2015