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“Robert Mapplethorpe: Choreography for an exhibition” at Museo Madre, Naples

Classic art juxtaposed with the iconic photographer's work in a show that explores human form

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Symmetry was one of beloved photographer Robert Mapplethorpe‘s obsessions. Now, 30 years after his death, Mapplethorpe is celebrated with a major retrospective at NYC’s Guggenheim Museum and also in a smaller, more precious exhibition at the Museo Madre in Naples. Robert Mapplethorpe. Choreography for an Exhibition (curated by Laura Valente and Andrea Viliani) is focused on the athletic body—that of the performers, dancers and athletes who were often the subjects …

Paul Evans’ Luxury Men’s Dress Shoes

Handmade in Naples, the Martin Wholecut marries classic and contemporary style

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Dress shoes act as an punctuation mark to a superb outfit. They’re no longer just a necessity for formal and semi-formal attire; they’re an opportunity to differentiate, let your personality shine and make a statement. New York-based Paul Evans understands all of this, and as a direct-to-consumer luxury mens footwear retailer, offers top quality shoes bridging classic and contemporary aesthetics priced 65% less than traditional …

Neapolitan Pizza Makers Added to UNESCO Cultural List

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Known as pizzaiuoli, the pizza makers of Naples, Italy have been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity listing, by the organization’s committee for safeguarding culture. Roughly 3000 pizza makers were added to the list, along with 32 other non-pizza-related organizations across the globe. As pizza maker Antonio Sorbillo explained to the New York Times, “We make a product that has conquered the world.”

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