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The Guardian
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Sofonisba's Chess Game review – pioneering female Renaissance artist gets her due
Like its predecessors from the Ideas Roadshow series, this essay film looks like a high-grade PowerPoint presentation but shines because of its exceptional subject: the pioneering female Renaissance artist Sofonisba Anguissola and her psychologically luminous portraiture. The film is centred on this queen's gambit: her c 1555 portrait of her three sisters and housemaid playing chess, which clocked up numerous firsts. Apart from being the first Renaissance all-female group painting and the first to juxtapose women of different classes, its most groundbreaking accomplishment was depicting real-life – rather than symbolic or idealised – women. Narrated by Elizabeth van Sebelle, the film sticks to basic summaries to relay the context. Born around 1532 into a lapsed aristocratic family from Cremona, as the eldest child Anguissola got a fancy Carthaginian first name (her father was Amilcare) and artistic training a cut above the average woman of the time. Initially schooled by distinguished local painters, she impressed Michelangelo in her early 20s when he challenged her to draw a weeping boy. Her artistic apprenticeship was meant in part to bolster her marriage chances rather than to give her a career in her own right – a career she had, nevertheless, becoming court painter to Philip II of Spain, and subtly influencing her peers. The showpiece analysis is brisk and compelling, from a history of chess as an emerging cultural status symbol to rival literature and music, to the painting's Leonardo-inspired composition. While the image undoubtedly displays Anguissola's empathic talents, there's something particular going on in its matrix of sisterly gazes, as delineated here: moving from seven-year-old Europa's amused reaction to adolescent Minerva's stupefied gawp on losing her queen, to the self-possessed 18-year-old Lucia staring outwards (presumably at the artist). Anguissola is selling the family's credo of education and the transmission of good character. One drawback is that confining the film to a single painting means the analysis of Anguissola's influence feels limited; charting the specific imitators of The Game of Chess is interesting, but less so than understanding the broader impact of ordinary women's representation. And the titbits in her biography hint at greater dramatic possibilities than this purely academic treatment gets across; after leaving the Spanish court, she fell in love with a sea captain, lived childless in Genoa and Palermo, before dying aged 93. This is an intriguing primer, but there's ample biopic potential for this lady on fire. Sofonisba's Chess Game is on Prime Video from 24 July.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pernigotti merges with Italian confectionery peer Walcor
Italian confectionery companies Pernigotti and Walcor have been merged by their private and government investor owners. A filing with the Italian stock exchange said the combined entity, which was unnamed, has an annual turnover of approximately €70m ($82.5m) and over 340 employees, with an export presence in around 50 countries. Production will continue at facilities in Novi Ligure (Alessandria) and Pozzaglio ed Uniti (Cremona). Pernigotti has been owned by JPMorgan Asset Management since 2022, which acquired the business through its Lynstone fund. JPMorgan also took a majority stake in Walcor and was joined with a minority holding by Invitalia, Italy's agency for promoting investment and economic development. Walcor said in a separate statement that the deal will 'simplify the structure, expand the commercial offering, and improve operational efficiency', supporting 'agile management and quick decision-making'. The board of directors of Pernigotti have appointed Francesco Pastore as the new CEO of the combined group and Luigi Mastrobuono will step in as chairman of the board. "Attilio Capuano, who led the companies up to this integration, is thanked for his work," the statement read. Mastrobuono said: 'This merger is a demonstration of our vision to support and relaunch Italian excellence. Now united, Pernigotti and Walcor represent a successful model of the Historic Brands Safeguard Fund. The arrival of Francesco Pastore is a crucial step for our future.' Pastore added: 'The merger with Walcor is more than an operation: it is the creation of a confectionery hub that combines tradition and innovation. My commitment will be to leverage synergies, expand our global presence, and inspire our team to reach new milestones. Together, we will build a successful future.' Founded in 1954, Walcor specialises in chocolate coins, hollow figures, and Easter eggs. Pernigotti, established by Stefano Pernigotti in 1860 and later sold to the Toksoz Group, offers Italian chocolate products such as Gianduiotto, Cremino, and Nocciolato, as well as spreadable creams, and seasonal items. In 2022, the Toksoz Group sold Pernigotti to JPMorgan's Lynstone fund. With Invitalia already a minority shareholder in Walcor, the shares of Lynstone and Invitalia have been 'aligned' in both companies, according to Pernigotti's website. "Pernigotti merges with Italian confectionery peer Walcor" was originally created and published by Just Food, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
When Cremonese will announce Nicola as new coach
When Cremonese will announce Nicola as new coach Cremonese are expected to formally announce Davide Nicola as their new coach on Monday, after he terminated his contract with Cagliari. Football Italia had already confirmed the choice was made to appoint Nicola for the side that just earned promotion to the top flight via the Serie B play-offs. Advertisement According to Tuttomercatoweb and La Provincia di Cremona local newspaper, a statement will only be released on Monday June 30. This is just 24 hours before the transfer window opens and they can begin planning for the future. Cremonese begun again with Nicola LA SPEZIA, ITALY – JUNE 1: Manuel De Luca of US Cremonese celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie B match between Spezia Calcio and US Cremonese Serie B Play-off Final at Stadio Alberto Picco on June 1, 2025 in La Spezia, Italy. (Photo by) Despite securing their place in Serie A, the club decided to part company with coach Giovanni Stroppa and go for a different approach. They hope that Nicola's extraordinary record of avoiding the drop even against the odds can serve them well next season. He managed to upset predictions by keeping Crotone, Genoa, Salernitana and Empoli in Serie A, often with late comebacks and dramatic victories. That included Cagliari this term, but they promoted youth team boss Fabio Pisacane to the main role.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
1000 MIGLIA 2025, the fifth and final leg has started
Overtaken yesterday by Erejomovich-Llanos, Vesco-Salvinelli return to the lead with the first Time Trials of the day BRESCIA, Italy, June 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Setting off from Parma heading north, the crews carried out the first sports trials of the day near Soragna, in the lower Parma area. Subsequently, they passed through Roncole Verdi for a Passage Control, with a picturesque passage under the clock tower of the Rocca Pallavicino palace. The results updated at Time Trial 140 see Vesco-Salvinelli (Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Ss) in the lead, after slipping into second place in yesterday's partial classification. All eyes on the Argentines Erejomovich-Llanos (Alfa-Romeo 6C 1500 Ss), who will try to snatch victory from the defending champions in the last series of trials. Third are Tonconogy-Ruffini (Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gs Spider). Four years after its last visit, the Red Arrow returned to Cremona, which welcomed the event in its city centre with a Passage Control in Piazza del Comune, in front of the majestic Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta. Before leaving Cremona, the 1000 Miglia 2025 also visited Soncino for the first time, for a Passage Control in front of the Rocca Sforzesca and the last, decisive series of Time Trials. The Time Control in Orzinuovi, another new feature of this edition, will mark the return of the convoy to the Brescia area. This will be followed by the passage through the centre of Pontoglio, the return for the second consecutive year to Palazzolo, which will host a Passage Control, and the passage through the historic centres of Adro and Erbusco, where the crews will parade in front of the headquarters of the Consorzio Franciacorta. After the magnificent views of Franciacorta, it will be time for the Passage Controls in Travagliato and Gussago, after which the crews will finally head to Brescia. The modern Ferraris taking part in the Tribute will begin arriving in the City of the 1000 Miglia at around 11:00 am, while about an hour later it will be the turn of the electric cars of the 1000 Miglia Green and the 430 classic gems of the 1000 Miglia 2025. At the end of the 1,900-kilometre route, the crews will parade as per tradition along the Viale Venezia ramp, welcomed by the cheering crowd. Press Office+393316133162 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CTV News
09-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Tariffs on canola seen supercharging Canadian farmers' shift to spring wheat
Pumpjacks draw out oil and gas from well heads surrounded by Canola fields near Cremona, Alta., Monday, July 15, 2024. Canada has the third largest oil reserves in the world and is the world's fourth largest oil producer. Canola is an important oilseed crop for Canadian farmers, forming the top three crops by average in 2019-2023 in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
