Eco Art, or environmental art, is art which uses natural materials as a medium. Eco art is made using sustainable practices and inspired by the natural world. Oftentimes the art is created to raise environmental awareness, or address issues such…
The fashion industry is one of the largest consumers of natural resources. Whether it’s during the manufacturing process or the sourcing of materials and resources, the environmental impact can be detrimental to our planet. Many fashion houses and designers are…
Val di Noto, described by Unesco as "representing the culmination and final flowering of Baroque art in Europe" comprises 8 towns in south-eastern Sicily. Following the infamous earthquake of 1693 which destroyed numerous towns in the region, the rebuilding and…
The Ancient Egyptians were one of the first to use gold leaf to decorate objects. They famously decorated the coffins of pharaohs with gold, and it is even possible to see depictions of these ancient craftsmen in tomb paintings where…
It’s that time of year when many of you will be enjoying a glass of your favourite tipple. At Creative Italy we wanted to share two areas which are producing fabulous wine whilst still applying ancient wine making methods to…
For many 2021 has been a year of reflection. Looking back on the past couple of years has given many of us pause for thought. Whether it’s our health, the health of others, or the health of our planet –…
Let’s not pretend that for many of us much of the past few months haven’t been spent daydreaming about the prospect of being somewhere new, somewhere different, and somewhere outdoors! If you are keen to turn that daydream into a…