The story of Christopher Columbus sits at a fascinating crossroads between the construction of a historical myth and documented acts of brutality. Two opposing narratives—one arguing that Columbus never existed, the other demonstrating his status as a convicted criminal—both lead to the same uncomfortable conclusion: the “discovery” of the Americas is one of history’s greatest […]
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 […]