Art
Sculptor of Wall Street’s ‘Charging Bull’ Passes Away at 80
In a bold move, Arturo Di Modica installed the bull in front of the New York Stock Exchange without the city's permission in 1989. It's now one of NYC's most iconic symbols.
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Raphael, the Renaissance Artist Who Set the Modern World in Motion
The young painter, who passed away 500 years ago, helped define an era that rewrote the future of the Western world.
Read MoreLong Live the King: Italy’s 800-year-old Presepio Tradition Shines on Today
Sparked by St. Francis of Assisi in 1223, the Presepio remains a sacred tradition across Italy.
Read MoreItalian 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.
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