Maurizio Urbani: History Told Through Equestrian Stamps
- Maria Vittori
Man and horse have shared many centuries, and the history of humanity is intertwined with that of these magnificent four-legged creatures.
Man and horse have shared many centuries, and the history of humanity is intertwined with that of these magnificent four-legged creatures.
It’s a moment to confuse Florence for Ascot during the Corsa dell’Arno – Arno Racing when, every April 25th, at the Visarno Cesare Meli racecourse, women compete in the straw-hat race promoted by the Consortium Il Cappello di Firenze – Florence’s hat.
Those who know us know that our passions have always been Wines, Horses and Art that summarize the best of the human essence: the relationship with nature and animals, the pleasure of life with a good wine and the elevation of the spirit through the emotions of art.
We came across a sculpture by Roberto Fiasella, and we immediately felt the need to find him.
Art and horses have something magical capable of gently penetrating the human soul and alleviating the pains of those who suffer. And therefore it is no coincidence that both are used as a therapeutic form to accompany traditional therapies.
When people visit us and start complimenting the labels, asking who created them, we always reply: 'Our graphic designer, though in reality, he's more of a brilliant artist than just a designer.'
A new horse has arrived at the Horse Museum—a vibrant oil painting by Raffaella Manca, offering her unique interpretation of the horse.
Jennie Kim, the famous Korean actress and singer, ambassador for Chanel and other major brands, came to Paliano to film a reality show at our location! The opportunity arose from a Korean production for Disney+ titled "My Name is Gabriel," where a Korean celebrity must spend three days living the life of a peer in another part of the world, doing a different job.
Can a museum dedicated to horses provide relief to people with mental health problems? As a Horse Museum, we were delighted to be chosen by the Francesco Social-Rehabilitation Community to offer their guests a unique experience.
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