Italy is full of artistic treasures and heritage. The longer I am here, the more I discover the color and beauty enclosed in quiet edifices in every corner of the country. An artistic residence took me to the area around Arezzo recently, and a side trip to the “Fondazione Palazzo Albizzini Collezione Burri” provided an […]
May, a month brimming with the promise of new beginnings and vibrant energy, has always been a time of exploration and discovery for me. How thrilling after a trip to Portugal to find myself in beautiful, timeless Tuscany to prepare for an artistic exhibition. During a residence in the town that was home of the […]
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It’s not every day that an artist date occurs with two art journalists. On an early spring day, Rosanna Fumai and Fabiola Cinque met me in my Studio, with Rosanna’s high school daughter and my teen son Ludovico. Of course an interview and lots of photos followed. After the Studio visit, we were off in […]
With all respect to my adopted home of Rome, and my native New York, Paris is still the chicest, most livable and beautiful city in the world. Charming beauty and sweet whimsy are evident in almost every arrondissement, and creativity of all kinds surges through the streets in a quiet but colorful way. My time […]
A forthcoming exhibit featuring restored manuscripts from the Franciscan archives of Assisi has opened a world of design exploration and collaboration. As the lead designer for the branding the show, entitled Laudato Sie: nature and science, my role encompasses the design of the show’s logo, palette and graphic style. The design process began in a series […]
Embracing momentum of the New Year and the anticipation of Spring’s arrival, I decided to breathe fresh life into my Rome Studio. Guided by the talented Francesca of Tutto a Posto, who played a pivotal role in orchestrating the transformation—from rearranging furniture to reorganizing my bookshelves—I aimed to enhance the studio’s organization. The best graphic […]
For years, a group of dear friends from Greenwich and I had a post-Christmas ritual. In the lull between holidays, we would meet at The Met Museum to wander around and look, chat about our perceptions and catch up in between. Afterwards, we’d find ourselves in some cosy uptown venue for something warm, until we […]
2023 unfolded as a canvas of abundant expression, collaboration and exploration. It marked a period where innovative ideas thrived and flourished, and creative boundaries expanded. Here are some of my favorite highlights from the past year. 100 Iconics This March 2023 marked a major milestone in my career as an artist and writer. I created […]
Last year’s Pantone color Viva Magenta mirrored the very essence of my brand and person preference: bright, modern, futuristic. This year’s color is by contrast, soft, warm and has a retro feeling. Pantone’s choice for 2024, Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) is a sensual pale orange hue that, according to Pantone, radiates kindness. The color has […]
There is something magical that occurs when I spend time in Venice. The labrytine streets of water, the ups and downs of the bridges, the skinny alleys and the glimpses of splendor behind picture windows. My annual artistic retreats here have become a cherished tradition, offering a lasting wellspring of inspiration. My most recent weekend […]
During my recent trip to London for the EMEA Women to Watch conference, I made time for visiting the Tate Modern, always at the top of my list for Artist Dates. The Tate presented a rare and mesmerizing experience Yayoi Kusama’s renowned Infinity Mirror Rooms. I’ve always been drawn to immersive installations and stepping into […]
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