Michele De Chiara twice protagonist of the multi-artistic event – By A. Naseer There are artists who create, and then there are artists who bring traditions to life—infusing their works with history, passion, and the essence of an entire culture. Michele De Chiara belongs to the latter. This master ceramist, sculptor, actor, and cultural ambassador from […]
Pulcinella Neapolitan ambassador in U.S.A.
The Neapolitan character reaches New York City to lead the Columbus Day parade – By N. Yakova A new project behind the event The promotional tour of Italea, a project of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to attract Italians living abroad and allow Italian descendants to discover the places and traditions of […]
Michele De Chiara steps in as sponsor for Mediterranean Cocktail of Art II before opening Columbus Day parade in New York
Michele De Chiara creates handcrafted decorations, ceramic sculptures, nativity scene figurines, Pulcinella and lucky horns at Anime di Terracotta. He is a skilled and award-winning artist and craftsman who is committed to spreading Neapolitan culture and tradition also through ceramic courses for everyone, both able-bodied and disabled. We are talking about a gifted artisan who […]
Christmas edition 2022 is out!
Napulitanamente magazine Christmas edition 2022 has been released. It feature Neapolitan Christmas art and tradition. Discover Armenian and Byzantine heritage in Napoli through the history of San Gregorio Armeno (San Gregory the Illuminator) and Santa Patrizia. Enjoy the art of wax miniatures by Maria Rosaria Pirozzi; be delighted by the handmade pastori of presepe (cribs […]
The beating heart of Anime di terracotta. The award-winning artist behind the mask.
Michele De Chiara is an established artist and artisan, known for his extraordinary talent in creating terracotta masterpieces mainly for figurines of the nativity scene, Pulcinellas and ceramic lucky horns at Anime di Terracotta (Terracotta souls). We met interviewed him last Christmas and discovered the different art forms through which he moves. While calling himself […]
Happy Holidays 2021
Special Happy Holidays edition available for free reading and download at https://www.napulitanamente.com/napulitanamente/
Pulcinella the soul of Napoli. Interview with artist Michele De Chiara
At 7 he drew miniature scenes on the edges of the pages of his book then he scrolled them like a cartoon. A technique that he did not yet know and that he spontaneously experimented with. He was forbidden to participate in drawing competitions at school due to his exceptional talent.Michele De Chiara is an […]