October 18 - 27 Fortezza da Basso in Florence Biennal, Maurizio Battifora exhibited several works of art depicting his pountillism technique.

The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.

Italian born, much of Battifora's inspiration comes from baroque and renaissance painters. He is fascinated by the exaggerated motion, drama and tension in the old masters' works. He is also influenced by the artistic style of Gustav Klimt.

On This Day In Supremes History: (February 8, 1965) Motown Records released "Stop! In the Name of Love" which would be Diana, Mary and Florence's fourth Number #1 pop single in a row. Stop! In the Name of Love was nominated for the 1966 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Rock & Roll Group Vocal Perf...

Michelangelo’s David, the colossal marble statue representing the biblical tale of David and Goliath, has become a modern institution. Its craftsmanship, attention to detail and idealized body have captivated audiences for hundreds of years, and it has become a symbol of Renaissance art and the clas

To celebrate their 30th anniversary Robert Magnin and Mauricio Gerson took an unforgettable mediterranean cruise at the end of the Summer 2007. Flew from Miami to Athens for a few days. Spent the weekend in the island of Santorini in Greece and returned to Athens to board the cruise ship. Sailed ...