Colletta di Castelbianco: A Modern Stone Village

Up on the steep hillside of the Maritime Alps near the Italian Riviera, halfway between Genoa and Nice, lies the ancient medieval village of Colletta di Castelbianco.

Minimally Painted Wood Sculptures That Highlight Environmental Decay

Italian sculptor Willy Verginer creates figurative sculptures from wood, pieces that allow his carving skills to stand out with minimal additions of monochrome bands of paint.

The History of Languages – Language Roots

Credits: The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language

Weird and Wonderful Digital Art from a Millennial POV

Iron Jaws.

In a misty abyss depicted in Wanderer above the Sea of Fog, allights an alluring symbol of modern civilization: McDonald’s golden arches. Italian artist Francesco Vullo intelligently lampoons popular trends with his digital compositions.

Hyperrealistic Oil Paintings of Vivid Chrome Masks

Brooklyn-based artist Kip Omolade creates large-scale oil paintings of chrome masks, depicting not only the subtle details of female faces, but incorporating the reflected environment of each piece.

Italian Pastry Chef Turns Desserts Into Miniature Worlds

Italians have strong traditions in making amazing foods, and pastry chef Matteo Stucchi is playing his part to keep the Italian kitchen on top. He’s doing it by creating intricate desserts that look just like miniature worlds frozen in time.