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Entering in the small village of Pollenzo, near Asti in the Cuneese land, if you keep behind you San Vittore’s church, you’ll find the entrance gate for Guido Restaurant. Piero Alciati e Marcella Mongelli (the owners) will welcome you in a warmy, fine and extremely elegance atmosphere. Red bricks, white table cloths, Sambonet cultlery, suspension [...]
Continue reading...19. November 2008
We bring up a very good example for the DaringToDo methodology. Maybe through this blog we can find suggestions and good advices for the developement of the project. G.V is a 35 years old man from Milan who works in the cultural events sector. After working for a society in Turin, he acquired the right knoledge [...]
Continue reading...18. November 2008
What can be said about the relationship between a business company and Culture? Even better: how can be analyzed, if it exists, the relationship between Culture and Business? Today we have two very prestigious personality talking for us: Cesare Pietroiusti, artist and Carlo Sini, the most important Italian contemporary philosopher. I would ask Cesare to start [...]
Continue reading...17. November 2008
Hilarotragedia is a curatorial project related to artistic ceramics. Superego, a ceramic laboratory in Asti, decided few months ago to open a series of ceramics created by contemporary artists chromatically and ideologically related with corporate production. Edoardo Scagliola, chatting with friends, had the idea to start with important artists on our Italian national contest. So, he [...]
Continue reading...13. November 2008
Few minutes from Riccione, close to Cattolica, immersed in the green hinterland and in the natural quiet, we find the Locanda I Girasoli, an oasis of peace and pleasure wehre to be caddled and vitiated every moment of the day. An ancient farmhouse dated late XIXth Century which has seen the stable and the cellar [...]
Continue reading...10. November 2008
Safarà, sweet and sour citation from Dylan Dog ( it was a fabulous shop of bizar objects with the power of disappearing, putting in contact parallel dimensions), became a perfoming project executed Thursday 13th November in Via Ventura, Milan. Corrado Bonomi, the dreams’ artist, will take a stab at the Duck Game. This game in [...]
Continue reading...8. November 2008
And this is the schedule for next week appointments: Monday: Safarà Tuesday: Culture and Management Wednesday: Giuseppe Penone at MAMbo Thursday: Locanda I Girasoli Friday: MG Art Have a nice weekend!
Continue reading...6. November 2008
Absorbed in Vicenza’s counryside, into a natural green frame and rustic perfumes, an XiXth century farm has been completely restored and trasformed in a dwelling where to find quit and peacefulness surrounded by modern and contemporary art works. This is Ca’ Muse. Next to the brilliant job made by the architect Flavio Albanese, works by [...]
Continue reading...3. November 2008
Who sad the best architects, those famous and awarded, are always the most suitable for keeping up important projects? Is the Sole24Ore’s reality. It costed more than two hundreds millions of euros in the centre of Milan (Via Monterosa) and distressed by a series of problems. Renzo Piano realized offices without barries, where you can [...]
Continue reading...30. October 2008
Culture and Management. Creativity and firms. Art Business Forum(ABF) for the second year consecutively proposes its innovative and valid project consisting of promoting art and culture in order to companies’ and dirent class’ developement. Appealing to the fundamentals of the managerial thought and to the conventional schemes of management and productivity, ABF choses as its [...]
Continue reading...27. October 2008
Look at this sequence below: 1 11 21 1211 111221 312211 13112221 1113213211 …………….. Are you able to write the next line?
Continue reading...24. October 2008
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Continue reading...20. October 2008
Cardomom, for those who still ignore it, is well known for being the third most expensive spice after Saffron and Vanilla. Greek and Roman population used to make parfums with the Cardomom essence and today it’s very popular for flavoring both food and drinks. In South Asia, the Green Cardamom is used to treat infections to teeth [...]
Continue reading...18. October 2008
The winter season is for contemporary art and its artists a nice period of exhibitions, vernissages, fairs (national and international) and sales. If you visit a valid exhibition, that you think it is worth to put on the DaringToDo beacuse people should visit it, just do it! Where’re here to hear your voice! And this is the [...]
Continue reading...13. October 2008
At the Pack Gallery, during the weekend of the 19th of September untile the middle of November, Andrei Molodkin opened his persolan exhibition. During the same weekend of Start, the important autumn art contest in Milan, this is the only positive exposition during the event. None of the location of Start neither Via Ventura - [...]
Continue reading...11. October 2008
In case you liked our article about Terra Madre and Slow Food organization, we strongly suggest to visit the web site of the company to discover the several initiatives and structures located all around the world. Moreover, Slow Food publishes various books about food advices, restaurants, wines for Italy and more. And this is the schedule [...]
Continue reading...9. October 2008
“…eating is an agricultural act and producing is a gastronomical art”. This is the slogan that Terra Madre uses for being recognized from food lovers. Terra Madre is a project conveived by Slow Food which had always stood for the pleasures of the table, for the importance of good-tasting food and for the defence of cultures [...]
Continue reading...6. October 2008
For those who describe themself as curious persons and who love strnage things, there’s something you should know. In the republic of San Marino (Italy), there’s the first “Museum of Curiosity“. Here, the most strangest objects, people, facts, happenings that are just incredible! From the tallest man in the world, the fatter man or the smallest woman [...]
Continue reading...4. October 2008
For those who won’t have the possiblity to visit London during the weekend of the 23rd-27th October, you should know that at the same time there’s Art Verona going on. One of the most important appointment for Italian contemporary art. During this art fair all the best Italian galleries will be present for presenting their [...]
Continue reading...29. September 2008
Mummy, are you sad? Studies conducted at the Moriguchi Keijinkai Hospital in Osaka (Japan) have showned how a mother’s happiness and laughs could make her milk better and even “healing”. Researches were based on babies affected by eczema. A group of mums have been put in front of a Charlie Chaplin’s movie and another one in front [...]
Continue reading...22. September 2008
The “long neck women” belong to a Khmer(Myanmar) tribe that today lives in the northern area of Thailand. The explanation of their name stays in the several golden rings they start wearing at the age of 5. The legend tells that centuries ago, wicked spirits set on the womed ferocious tigers as a punishment for unknown [...]
Continue reading...20. September 2008
Technology is making huge progresses and keep up with everything is extremely hard. The latest realization of a video camera not just eye shaped but with eye characteristics and dimensions, seems to me incredible. New frontiers for the eye surgery and ophthalmology, a better control of the cerebral activity and several uses in the security controls [...]
Continue reading...17. September 2008
For those fanatics of computers and electronics the final challenge between the two colossal Microsoft and Apple finally has come. Microsoft after the issue of its latest Windows version – Vista- is going through a period of strong instability for the company. Meanwhile Apple is profiting by Microsoft’s difficulties so hardly that in the last [...]
Continue reading...15. September 2008
Music changes our brain. Apparently, a research study conducted by the Harvard Medical School (Boston, Usa) explains how playing an instrument regularly, helps our nervous system changing and evolving its functions. Gottfried Schlaug studied 31 boys aged 6 that at the time the study was made -1995- were playing an instrument. In particular, he analyzed [...]
Continue reading...13. September 2008
Part from the two big realities of Sotheby’s and Christie’s, there are several more auction houses offering a wide variety of opportunities for both buyers and sellers. So, for those who are not so practice, check out the catalogue of these auctions houses : Pandolifini, Semenzato-Finarte, Dorotheum, Phillips de Pury and Company and Galerie Koller. And this [...]
Continue reading...8. September 2008
Would you like to be always on shape and brilliant with your partner? If you desire it, you better stop using Viagra and start thinking on doing real sport. Actually two studies, one Swiss and one American, confirm that burning at least four thousands calories per week reduces about the 83% of the risk of impotence. There are [...]
Continue reading...6. September 2008
In addition to what we told you this week we suggest you few more things: Part from the various art galleries that start to be very numerous in the Thai capital city, there’s a fantastic initiative the nation provided in phe past years known as : Thailand New Media Art Festival. This festival lasted three years, [...]
Continue reading...4. September 2008
One hour by oat from Rome and slightly more from Naples, Ponza is a little infamous Island in the Mediterranean sea. With a very nice harbour, little characteristics shops, and a busting nightlife, Ponza is considered one the hottest destinations for teens and youths. This island is a perfect combination of beautiful sea, especially if you [...]
Continue reading...1. September 2008
Do you know which is the longest word in the English dictionary? Actually it is quite difficult to decide according to the different branches you consider. However, we can say that officially the longest word is a 29 characters word: floccinaucinihiliplification. This means “ the act of estimating worthless”. Then, there’s antidisestablishmentarianism with its 28 letters, meaning “opposition [...]
Continue reading...30. August 2008
According to the special article we published about the new concept stores trend, here there are few addresses for you as a starting point. Try to visit them and tell us what you think!! TAD: Via Statuto 1, 20121 Milano. Tel: 02 65506731; mail: milano@taditaly.com SPAZIO ROSSANA ORLANDI: Via Matteo Bandello 14/16 20123 Milano | Tel: [...]
Continue reading...27. August 2008
Are you looking for a design lamp? A crazy couch or an exclusive detail for your new house? Innovation and originality, casualty and luxury: this is what you can find in the stores defined by the latest trends as “concept stores”. Gifts ideas, expensive but durable objects and stupid gadgets are mixed in a combination of [...]
Continue reading...25. August 2008
During the centuries and among different civilizations, the dance acquired several different meanings: therapeutic, erotic, weeding dance, funeral, initiatory and propitiatory. Not a frivolous activity but rather a very ancient practice that 20,000 years old paintings testify. Figures with coloured masks, animals and sometimes arms, are represented while making propitiatory rituals for hunting and fertility. Even today, [...]
Continue reading...23. August 2008
In addition to what we told you this week we suggest you few more things: Actually going to India to watch this fantastic show would be very nice, but maybe too far and too expensive. So, you can try to experience some Italin kite shows. For more info click here. [...]
Continue reading...18. August 2008
In India, kites are a real art expression. In fact, they are used during several religious festivities and lay celebrations too. Here, thousands of patang –the Indian word for kite- fill the sky with their colours, their movements and “fights” as well. What? Well, you have to know in Asia there are not just challenges among kites [...]
Continue reading...16. August 2008
In addition to what we told you this week we suggest you few more things: If you liked the ideas and the creations made by Corrado Bonomi, you should check another funny character that worked with him during his life and still remains alive in Bonomi’s thoughts. Aldo Mondino. You should find [...]
Continue reading...11. August 2008
If you want to express a desire in a new way, you should try the malaysian style. Actually in Singapore, people write their wishes, their ideas, their thoughts on particular round balloons. These balloons are let down in the city river waiting for the new year to come. Try it!
Continue reading...9. August 2008
In addition to what we told you this week we suggest you few more things: As for the evolution of psichyc and corporal development should be interesting reading the works of Georg Groddeck or The Corrections of Jonathan Franzen or even The Truman show with Jim Carrey. If Lucio [...]
Continue reading...4. August 2008
At which age do we learn to recognize ourselves at the mirror? Starting from 18 and 24 months, children start to recognize themselves at the mirror. This is a very important step in the psychic development of a human being. Generally doctors to prove the actual happening of the fact, use the test of the red [...]
Continue reading...2. August 2008
In addition to what we told you this week we suggest you few more things: You could find particulars practices, in order to found the conscoiusness, to mix togheter a tribe, in tha Papua New Guinea To get some new information about italian’s architectural mood you should have a [...]
Continue reading...31. July 2008
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Last week we talked you about the regional recipes and restaurants you can find in the western Liguria’s coast. Actually we didn’t suggest you anything for the remaining part of the evening. Especially if you are a teen or you like to party, there should be something more! Althought lots of people complain about this area [...]
Continue reading...28. July 2008
In Venezuela, in the remote regions crossed by the Orinoco river, we can still find some indigenous tribes. One of them is the Yanomami tribe: they live in the plantations of the Amazonia forest. One typical aspect of these people is the process of decorating their bodies with multicolour bracelets made with tropical birds’ feathers. They [...]
Continue reading...26. July 2008
In addition to what we told you this week we suggest you few more things: Wired art is not ust figurative art but it’s more related to the idea of considering different expressive forms as artistic forms. Concerning this, do you know the Stomp?! If you love Design and [...]
Continue reading...24. July 2008
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Continue reading...21. July 2008
In addition to the interesting and funny news we gave you this week, we made a small list with other useful addresses and numbers! Have fun!I If the Basque country its too far to organize, you can always start visiting the fantastic carnival in Venice. Every year beautiful masks, ballets, shows, concerts [...]
Continue reading...17. July 2008
Japan invaded us. Its technologies and its food – recreated and slightly modified- have become a real trend. While this changing is happening, Milan is able to catch the strength of the oriental culture and the related design styles, fashion and essentiality. This mini guide about Japanese restaurants in Milan can show you the various [...]
Continue reading...13. July 2008
Ituren and Zubieta, two small city in the Basque Navarre, few kilometres one from each others. In this part of Spain, tha last Mondays and Tuesdays of January, the inhabitants of the two villages visit eachothers wearing big cowbells (polunpak) or being crowned by coloured bow and cock feathers (ttuntturroak), in order not to be recognized [...]
Continue reading...12. July 2008
Next week we will talk about: Monday: a very special Carnival.. Wednesday: The Garden of Daniel Spoerri Thursday: a small guide of the japanise restaurants in Milan Friday: Caroline Dechamby in Santa Margherita Ligure Saturday: What’s up? In addiction [...]
Continue reading...11. July 2008
A nice evening tour in the area of Navigli, right in the center of Milan’s city. What we’re presenting you it’s a small itinerary starting with an aperitif and finishing with a long drink, stopping for a special dinner. For the aperitif one of the best places in the area can be El Brellin, [...]
Continue reading...10. July 2008
Per coloro che amano del nostro paese non solo le meraviglie gastronomiche ma anche le sue origini storiche, non potevamo mancare con un appuntamento nella prima capitale d’Italia: Torino. Attraversata dal verdognolo Po’, con i suoi palazzi e la Mole che svetta imponente e controlla i suoi cittadini, una pianta a scacchiera che definisce tuttora il [...]
Continue reading...7. July 2008
Ogni due anni nella cittadina di Chambley (Francia) migliaia di palloni colorati si alzano nel cielo. Si tratta del raduno mondiale delle mongolfiere in cui equipaggi provenienti da 67 paesi del mondo spiccano il volo. Era il 1783 quando venne effettuato il primo viaggio a bordo di un pallone aerostatico. L’invenzione risale ai fratelli Montgolfier [...]
Continue reading...5. July 2008
What follows is a small preview of what we’re going to post next week in order to satisfy your curiosity, stimulating your future readings. However, you have to remind the rules: everything is changing, everything is moving ‘cause Daring is this: multimedia and communication. Monday: Curiosity will talk about “Chambley and its [...]
Continue reading...2. July 2008
At Borgia del Casale in Ortigia è un luogo fantastico. La piazza limitrofa si apre, tra le sinuosità dei palazzi, saluta timida il Duomo, entra molle nelle vie circostanti. Spira, con le sue esalazioni rococò nelle stanze di Palazzo Borgia. E’ la Sicilia secca degli agrumi, dalla pelle ruvida e turgida. photo credit: Ai@ce Questo [...]
Continue reading...30. June 2008
Do you think there could be a limit for body piercing? Apparently Elaine Davidson, the woman that wins all records in this ambit, doesen’t bother. With her 43 years of age boasts 5.920 piercings, right now!, beyond having obtained a place into the World Guinness Records, she’s one of the biggest shots of in [...]
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