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The Globe-localisation or Animal Farm of the 21st Century? A review of “The Zoo”
Humans love a good animal story. Across time and cultures we tend to anthropomorphise animals in order to better look at ourselves. But how if those stories were truly told from the animal point of… - May 3, 2022 - 2:26 pm in Art @en, Art and Culture @en, Cover @en, Design @en, Home @en, massimo gava, Style @en
“Black and White – a Matter of Principle”: the Artistic Concept of Qin Chong.
Have you ever wondered what effect the reduction of our national differences due the ceaseless pace of globalisation have had on our culture, art, philosophy and centuries-old traditions? Qin Chong,… - April 27, 2022 - 8:24 am in Art and Culture @en, Business, design, Design @en, Fashion @en, Health @en, Home @en, massimo gava, Nonno Panda tales @en, technology, Travel @en, Window of the soul @en
Green Revolution – How Cities Can Rise to the Challenge
Flavio Lirussi for DANTE explains how cities around the world are leading the charge against climate change in fascinating and innovative ways. The ‘100 Resilient Cities’ network defines urban… - December 1, 2021 - 8:00 am in Art @en, Blog @en, book, Business @en, Events @en, Home @en, Nonno Panda tales @en, Window of the soul @en
Christmas – The Cosmic Feast
Luminous decorations add to the electric glow that conceals the stars above the city buildings. At the darkest time of year, the blazing streets light the way for crowds of shoppers. They are drawn… - November 25, 2021 - 8:00 am in Art @en, Art and Culture @en, Business @en, Food for thought @en, Health @en, Home @en, Libiam con gusto, massimo gava, Nonno Panda tales @en, Style @en, Window of the soul @en, Wine & Food @en
Pandoro or Panettone? Let Us Eat Cake!
Luckily, in today’s world, cake is not longer just for royalty – especially at Christmas. Pandoro and panettone are two traditional Italian Christmas cakes, that everyone can enjoy. Massimo… - June 8, 2018 - 6:20 am in Architecture @en, Art @en, Art and Culture @en, Business @en, Fashion @en, Film @en, Food for thought @en, Home @en, massimo gava, Mens sana in corpore sano @en, Travel @en, Uncategorized @en
A place in the sun. Italian Locations for celebrity hideaways.
.At Dante we don’t do rumours. We only state facts - but we have teamed up with Rumours.it in Milan to tell some interesting stories to feed our Italian soul that seem to be shared by many celebrities.… - June 4, 2018 - 8:47 am in Art @en, Art and Culture @en, Home @en, massimo gava, Mens sana in corpore sano @en
Julia Munsey at the Royal opera Arcade Gallery
The Julia Munsey exhibition at the Royal Opera Arcade Gallery in London presents an extended body of new work and some earlier images. Julia Munsey trained at The Slade School of Art under the tuition… - November 17, 2017 - 12:31 pm in Film @en, Food for thought @en, Home @en, Literature @en, massimo gava, Mens sana in corpore sano @en, pano masti, Uncategorized @en
On the Slow Train to Somewhere
Celebrating railway journeys Writer Pano Masti recalls more literary journeys. This time, book in hand, around the world by train. “Are those your prison tattoos?” Shaun asked with a cheek, and… Beautiful But Deadly: “Sea Gypsies” Film Documents Most Challenging Voyage
A spectacular movie has been released showing an 8,000 mile voyage. DANTE’s Massimo Gava reports. The film Sea Gypsies: The Far Side Of The World does what it says on the tin. This is a jaw-dropping…- August 22, 2017 - 1:59 pm in Cover @en, design, Featured @en, Film @en, Home @en, interview, massimo gava, Mens sana in corpore sano @en
Jon Hutman – Designs on Movies: From ‘The Tourist’ to ‘The Mummy’
Jon Hutman has been responsible for the look of many Hollywood movies. DANTE’s Massimo Gava catches up with him to find out about the role of a production designer. What can we say about Jon Hutman…