Catalonia plans "independence from rainwater" by 2040
It will be achieved through seawater desalination plants
The artwork, contrasting beauty and pollution, is part of the Napoli Contemporanea cultural programme
Venus of the Rags is the name of a gigantic sculpture of the classical goddess, which will adorn the Piazza Municipio of Naples during the Napoli Contemporanea cultural programme. What’s unusual about the artwork, however, is that the woman represented seems to be digging into an equally gigantic pile of clothes.
The original of the Venus of the Rags (Venere degli Stracci) as an artwork, was first created by Michelangelo Pistoletto back in 1967. Now, the sculptor revisited his famed chef-d’oeuvre by making a monumental version of it, done specially for the city.
Considered one of the most iconic works of the twentieth century and one of the artist's most emblematic, the installation stages the contrast between the still beauty of the classical tradition and the transience of the contemporary.
Today we have to build horizontally and circularly, which means looking around, looking back, seeing globally," claims the artist, who even at the age of 90 remains committed to creating a restless dialogue between past and present.
Placing the Venus of the Rags in Piazza Municipio is a gesture of great cultural and social significance, an open invitation to citizens and visitors to experience the square as a place of daily dialogue and a stimulus to reflection and participation. Its stature calls attention and allows everyone to rediscover and re-appropriate the city.
But also, just as importantly, this artwork reactivates reflection on themes, such as the transient nature of materials and consumption, thanks to the dialogue between rags and classical statuary. The movement of dressing and undressing is here placed before a global dilemma: the accumulation of waste, the continuous passing of things, and the beauty that is confronted with pollution.
The initiative – which in addition to Michelangelo Pistoletto also involves names such as Antonio Marras and Gaetano Pesce – was promoted by the municipal administration and curated by Councillor Vincenzo Trione to strengthen the link between city institutions and contemporary art. It consists of site-specific installations and exhibitions scattered throughout the city.
The same goes for 5G coverage but that complete rate will be achieved already in 2025
Tusk’s administration failed to change the law, but it now promises to “change reality”
The country’s government cites security concerns behind the move
The same goes for 5G coverage but that complete rate will be achieved already in 2025
The tool builds upon the already available web version of the map
It marks the street spots that have recorded the highest number of incidents
Plus, you might have to book a spot in advance to view the famous attraction
This involves the creation of a special traffic control zone on streets leading to the UNESCO-protected Old Town
The German capital reps will head to COP16, in Cali (Colombia), with the aim of inviting other cities to join the cause
Plus, you might have to book a spot in advance to view the famous attraction
For many years, Molenbeek’s reputation was linked to terrorism, but now it wants to show the world that it has turned a new page
Passengers will be shuttled directly to and from the Port of Piraeus, skipping the lines at the airport
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself
An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö
A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital