Photo Exhibit
Al Mercato
April 2021 | Marcello Mellino
Shopping at a mercato all'aperto, open market, in Italy is an incredible experience well worth enjoying. They are typically found in most residential areas. The mercatino are set up early in the morning from well-equipped vans. While some return on...
A Viso Aperto
March 2021 | Marcello Mellino
It has become normal to look at a person today and wonder how does he/she really look behind that mask? People are by nature socially inclined, however we have come to accept as normal a life essentially devoid of spontaneous socialization. I...
Andiamo a cena
February 2021 | Marcello Mellino
I remember with some nostalgia the many opportunities enjoyed over the years to meet friends back in Italy for a cena. Someone would usually have a great trattoria in mind (fig. 1) to get together and talk about memories and old adventures. Of...
Buon Anno!
January 2021 | Marcello Mellino
How many times did we wish "Auguri e Buon Anno!" to our family and friends over the years? Well, as we get close to 2021, we really should mean these words, given all that we have had to endure throughout these last tragic 12 months. Everyone is...
Auguri!
December 2020 | Marcello Mellino
It is hard to believe that a new year is already upon us, given the unimaginable detours and confusion that 2020 has created throughout the world. Yet, time has a way to move on, no matter what, and once again we are about to celebrate Christmas...
Vita di Paese: Cose Semplici
November 2020 | Marcello Mellino
As we continue to reflect on the values and important things in our lives, I looked back at simple moments enjoyed during several stays in Italy over the past years. I realized that such simplicity was filled with joy and happy memories. Now more...
Incontri
October 2020 | Marcello Mellino
I am sure that Italians have had to give up a lot during the ongoing pandemic, but little could be more difficult than not being able to enjoy their friendly, customary interactions with amici. Anyone who has been in Italy has had wonderful...
La Sagra Del Paese
September 2020 | Marcello Mellino
Like many people, I cannot wait to be able to travel to Italy again. Unfortunately, it remains a distant dream for the time being. But it helps me to at least return there by way of memories of places and enjoyable moments captured with my...
Segni dell'Italia
August 2020 | Diana Lucarino-Diekmann
Figura 1 - Like in urban America, graffiti is everywhere in Italy. I see a doomsday message about the climate, spaceships and assault rifles. What do you see?
Figura 2 - Pinto I Pavimenti del Sogno. Ceramiche Tipiche. Paint...