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A DIY Tour of Parioli

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Art for Housewives

It’s Palma‘s fault. Reading her biography (“La regina di quadri, vita e passioni di Palma Bucarelli” by Rachele Ferrario) made me wonder about the effects of Fascism on a woman’s image of herself and on the possibility of her ever … Continue reading →

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Whistleblowers

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Art for Housewives

Whistles are cool. They make a high pitched, high frequency sound to get your attention. Whistles have become protagonists in the grass roots movement to protect people from ICE raids. They’re used to alert people when agents are in the … Continue reading →

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Alien Encounter

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Art for Housewives

The other night I was abducted by aliens. While I was sleeping, a wind blew open the shutters. I felt myself being sucked outdoors as if a giant vacuum cleaner was taking control of my body. Once outside, I looked … Continue reading →

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Self-defining Women

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Art for Housewives

For a long time, Italy existed as a cluster of independent states getting in one another’s way. The ideal of a national identity led to the Risorgimento, a social and political movement to unite Italy. After years of conflict, Italy … Continue reading →

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Maria Maric’

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Art for Housewives

During the 1970s, feminists were animated and the ladies were asking a lot of questions. Linda Nochlin, in her essay “Why have there been no great women artists?” asked a question she already knew how to answer. There have been … Continue reading →

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