Throughout the ages, cranes have inspired artists and artisans around the world. Cranes are graceful animals with long legs and long necks. They are white with black on their wings, neck and head. They mate for life and are known for their inspiring dancing which humans have tried to copy for ages.

Researchers in Italy have warned that Michelangelo’s David is in danger. The gorgeous statue suffers from weak ankles. Italy’s National Research Council and the University of Florence have found tiny cracks in David’s ankles. This could make the statue instable.

Amadeo Clementine Modigliani (1884-1920) was an Italian painter and sculptor. He is famous for his unique style based on simplified, elongated forms, elegant figures and charming, long-necked women with engagingly tipped heads and mask-like faces. It echoes African art with art deco elegance.

Primo Maestro Italia’s Egyptian table lamp features a stunning image in antique gold leaf. It was inspired by a gorgeous stone slab or column with a relief carving (aka a stele) currently in the Louvre Museum.

Very few people know the man behind the Italian Style – Dino Gavina, a true Renaissance man. The Italian Style has made Italian interior design a global standard of elegance and excellence. Some of the most iconic pieces of furniture of the 20th century have been influenced by him.

We all know that light influences our mood. That’s why lighting plays such an essential part in the design and layout of buildings, offices, shops, museums, galleries, etc.Also at home helps lighting to make us feel comfortable. Depending on the color, it can make us relax (yellow white) or energize us (blue white).

Sandro Botticelli painted his “Mystical Nativity” during 1500/1501. It is a stunning painting, featuring a spiritual struggle.

Das Wohnen steht im Fokus. Zuhause soll es schön und gemütlich sein. Die eigenen vier Wände gelten mehr und mehr als unübertroffener Rückzugsort. Hier kann gelebt werden!

Il faut le savoir, le but d’un hôtel de luxe ou d’un hôtel spa n’est pas de faire en sorte que le client ait l’impression d’être chez lui mais au contraire, de transformer le séjour de ses clients en une expérience unique.

Small business owners and start-ups need to create an office that is not only pleasant to work in, but also makes a great impression on visiting customers, business partners and (potential) investors.