Italy On This Day

Gae Aulenti – architect Designer who made mark in Italy and abroad The architect Gae Aulenti, who blazed a trail for women in the design wor...

Matilde Malenchini – painter The tempestuous life of a talented Tuscan artist The painter Matilde Malenchini was born on this day in 1779 i...

Roberto Capucci - fashion designer 'Sculptor in cloth' who rejected ready-to-wear The fashion designer Roberto Capucci, whose clothe...

Lorenzo Ghiberti – sculptor Goldsmith renowned for 'Gates of Paradise' Sculptor, goldsmith and architect Lorenzo Ghiberti died on t...