Raphael Conquers New York: Città di Castello Takes Centre Stage on the International Scene

For weeks, visitors from across the globe flocked to one of the world’s most prestigious museums to admire the masterpieces of the Renaissance genius Raphael. Among them was a work of particular significance for Umbria and the city of Città di Castello: the Processional Banner of the Holy Trinity.

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Daria Rubboli: The Radiant Soul of Umbrian Ceramics

Born in Fabriano in 1852 and already skilled in the ceramic arts, Daria chose Gualdo Tadino not only as a place of the heart but as fertile ground for her ambition. Alongside her husband, Paolo Rubboli, she mastered and perfected the secrets of the lustre technique—an ancient and difficult art requiring absolute mastery over kiln temperatures.

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Haute Carture: The Paper Soul Between History and Symbolism

Cinzia Verni’s artistic journey is a captivating narrative that weaves together the elegance of Alta Moda with experimental research into paper as a medium. She took her first steps in the heart of fashion design, collaborating with Emma Bini, a designer for prestigious Italian icons such as Valentino (Oliver), Versace (Versus), Gianfranco Ferré (Oaks), and Fendissime.

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