The vitality of marble: on display at the CARMI museum until 15 September

The Vitality of Marble 1972 Michelucci, Moore and Michelangelo Curated by Marco Ciampolini and Emanuela Ferretti, the exhibition remains open until September 15 at the Museo CARMI in Carrara (MS) […]The exhibition narrative unfolds over three thematic nuclei, identified by Professor Emanuela Ferretti: the development of the initial idea of a ‘monument’ to Michelangelo by the Circolo…

Happy birthday Michelangelo Buonarroti

Michelangelo Buonarroti, Carrara and Marble

Michelangelo Buonarroti, one of the most famous  italian sculptor, painter and architect in the world, died on February 18 1564. He became famous for his works made using the precious marbles of our city.  Various studies and testimonies, such as those of Carlo Frediani and Vasari, confirm the assiduous presence of the artist in Carrara…

Carrara marble quarries

Competition 2021: New Ideas for Carrara and its Marble

The “CARRARA 2030” is an association that set up with the aim of promoting and enhancing the research and production activity of the entrepreneurial realities of  the Apuo-Versiliese stone sector and of the marble from the Apuan district, in Italy and in the world. In particular, this association, promotes various initiatives for the dissemination of…