L'Italo-Americano

36 www.italoamericano.com L'Italo-Americano THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2013 UNESCO Italia: Italy's World Heritage Sites in the Works of 14 Photographers Concluding the celebration of 2013: The Year of Italian Culture in the United States, the Museo Italo Americano, in partnership with the Italian Cultural Institute and the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco, is showcasing a collection of images of Italy's UNESCO World Heritage sites as seen through the lenses of 14 prominent Italian photographers. The traveling show will be on display at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco till January 26, 2014. Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Claudio Bisogniero, describes the exhibition as, "A journey in pictures, bringing the Italian wonders to the United States. Fine art pho- ria must be met, and the site must hold outstanding universal value by means of exceptional design or cultural significance to a group or civilization. As of June 2013, Italy has 49 UNESCO World Heritage sites, which is more than any other single country in the world. In 1979, the ancient rock drawings of Lombardy's Valcamonica became the first site in Italy to be designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a World Heritage site. Through its World Heritage list, UNESCO seeks to protect and preserve the cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to Ferrara, The Estensi Castle by Luciano Romano exhibit, unescoitalia – created by Italy's Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities in association with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – is a collection of images of Italy's UNESCO World Heritage sites, as seen through the lenses of 14 prominent and contemporary Italian photographers: Olivo Barbieri, Pompei, fresco detail by Mimmo Jodice tography for a fascinating exhibition: a visual adventure across the length and breadth of our country." To be proclaimed a World Heritage site, a number of crite- be of outstanding value to humanity. Today, Italy has 49 UNESCO World Heritage sites – more than any other single country in the world. The traveling photographic Gabriele Basilico, Gianni Berengo Gardin, Giuseppina Caltagirone, Luca Campigotto, Dario Coletti, Vittore Fossati, William Guerrieri, Mimmo Jodice, Giuseppe Leone, Marc Le Simple, Raffaella Mariniello, Luciano Romano and Ferdinando Scianna. This initiative, launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the auspices of the President of the Italian Republic, offers a unique voyage through the beauty, talents and ways of life of a country which draws inspiration precisely from its unparalleled past in order to innovate and rise to the challenges of the future. Community in Picture: Italian Christmas Market If the first weekend of December marked the arrival of a cold winter season in San Francisco, the Italian Christmas Market that took place at the Francisco. For the joy of all those looking for original Christmas presents for family and friends, the Mercato di Natale showcased Luxury bags by Mason Ariani, Alessandra Cassar, on display on top of a Vespa Museo ItaloAmericano brought the warm atmosphere of the traditional Mercato di Natale. The first edition of the Italian Christmas Market, organized by DIVE (Donne Italiane che Vivono all'Estero), a group of Italian women expats living in the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley, was held last Saturday and Sunday, December 7th and 8th. Inspired by the famous Christmas markets in Northern Italy and throughout most of Europe, this event recreated the cordial atmosphere of artisan marketplaces. In addition to a special Christmas experience, the visitor could enjoy the exclusive opportunity to be surrounded by beautiful works of art in the Museo Italo Americano in San many unique craft items all made by Italian artisans—items such as handcrafted Italian foods, handmade jewelry, Italian fashion accessories, Italian language books for children and much more. Here the complete list of almost twenty Italian exhibitors: •Stone and ceramic sculptures, paintings by artist Sylvia Cossich Goodman (http://silviacossichgoodman-studio.com/ ); •Travel itineraries by Italy in Style Travel (http://italyinstyletravel.com/ ); •Traditional cuisine by Italian cooking teacher Maria Luisa Manca (www.myitalianhomecooking.com) and delicious homemade chocolate spread and desserts by Valeria Barbero; •Luxury bags by Maison Ariani (http://maisonariani.wordpress.co m/ ); •Clothing by "Raconte moi une historie"; •Exclusive jewelry by Alessandra Gallo (http://alessandragallo.com/ ); •Baked goods and authentic Tuscan specialties by Il Tocco Kitchen (http://iltoccokitchen. com/ ); •Books and Accessories by Velentina Designs (www.valentinadesigns.com/ ); •Artisan jewelry and fashion accessories by Emanuela Rovida and Micol Alemani, •Children Clothing by Marta Rigalza (www.etsy.com/uk/ shop/PerTeBaby ) •Italian Books by Bambini Books and Libreria Pino (www.libreriapino.com/ ); •Gourmet food by Tiziana Costamagna; Baked goods by Il Tocco Kitchen, signature of Chiara Paoletti •Food and Christmas gifts by Forchette Tricolori, DIVE Cooking Club; •Luxury linen and home accessories by Elisabetta Fagioli

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