August is a sea to love

August 2018 by Ischia News & Events
Year 9, Issue 4

August is a sea to love

August has now exploded in Ischia bringing with it the time of summer, the beautiful “season”.
IschiaNews in this month offers its readers a roundup of special stories about Ischia, like the story of the mythical Pagoda, originated from a lake that has now become a port.
It hosted many other parties during the royal stays in the Ischian Delights. The place was pleasant, the nature irrepressible and the proximity to the strategic palace. Like the location, with a complete view of the royal domains. It also survived the reign of the Bourbons, the Pagoda, restored in 1895, even surpassing the passage to the twentieth century and the world war, during which it was impoverished as a fuel depot.
We continue to breathe the smell of history with the papers of Daniele Populi, who with his latest work makes us protagonists of wonder, satisfaction, contentment. The title is very effective: «Ule. Visionary cards », with a caption - scultography, installations, video - confirming the artist’s international route, conscious and confident, stylistically unmistakable.
 Still characteristic characters, such as Valerio Mazzella, a scientist, his environment is the sea. A sign of earth – under the sign of Virgo - determined, precise, in love with his work, he is fascinated by the secrets that hides Nature. His work takes place in a stormy ocean of difficulty, but he gives him the enthusiasm and passion for discovery.
Very rich calendar of events with the show at Atelier delle Dolcezze with Romeo Toccaceli, the classic now unmissable appointment with Street Art International Festival of Salvatore Iacono, the shows at the Aragonese Castle and the inevitable tour “A spasso per Ischia” with our trusty guide Beatrice looking for strictly Made in Ischia shopping!

Format: 15 x 21 cm
Pages: 96
Language: Italian / English

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