Stories, News, Articles and Galleries reflecting our collection
By Francesca Lungarotti “By ‘Suprematism’ I mean the supremacy of pure feeling in creative art. For the Suprematist, the visual phenomena of the objective world are, in themselves, meaningless; what matters is feeling. Art no longer concerns itself with serving the State and religion; it no longer seeks to illustrate the history of manners; it […]
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UIG congratulates long-time contributor Peter Bennett on the release of his second book, “Vibrant Chaos – NYC’s East Village and Lower East Side in the 1980’s”. Vibrant Chaos features Peter Bennett’s photographs documenting the colorful streets and eclectic atmosphere of the neighborhood he grew up in and focused his photography during his twenties. For for more […]
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Every year on 21 September, World Miniature Golf Day celebrates one of the world’s most entertaining and accessible leisure activities. Miniature golf, also known as mini golf or crazy golf, is enjoyed by people of all ages, whether playing with family and friends or simply having a bit of fun. Unlike traditional golf, you don’t […]
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By Francesca Lungarotti Every tourist who visits Italy in the summer wants a slice of it! Like a refreshing watermelon, pizza, or a delicious cake, people from all over the world come here to enthusiastically consume and explore that combination of monumentality and lightheartedness, fun and relaxation. Italy offers not only holidays rich in culture, history, excellent […]
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By Francesca Lungarotti “Nothing is art if it does not come from nature” – Antoni Gaudì In 2026, the world celebrates and commemorates the 100th anniversary of the death of one of the most visionary and eclectic architects and artists of all time: Antoni Gaudí. Gaudi loved nature and organic forms; he did not contemplate sharp […]
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Norma Jeane Mortenson Baker Monroe was born on June 1, 1926, at 9:30 a.m. at Los Angeles General Hospital. Young Norma had a very troubled childhood. Due to her mother’s mental instability, she was placed with foster families and occasionally in various orphanages. It’s no surprise that Norma Jean sought to break this vicious cycle. Indeed, […]
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UIG is privileged to represent British photojournalist Andy Soloman. Andy’s travel and documentary photography represent the beauty in our world and the human need for connectedness, with nature and with each other. Andy has traveled and photographed the world and has led businesses and photo bureaus in the United Kingdom and across Asia. He found his […]
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UIG will be well-represented at this year’s CEPIC Congress in Valencia, Spain. The conference, running from May 6 through May 9 at the Hotel Melia in Spain’s third-largest city. With the futuristic buildings of the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, great museums, peaceful green spaces and a thriving cultural scene, Valencia is the perfect place […]
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St George’s Day and Shakespeare’s birthday On 23 April each year, England celebrates its patron saint, Saint George, a figure whose story blends legend and history. Believed to have lived in the 3rd century in what is now Turkey, George was a Roman soldier who refused to give up his Christian faith and was executed for it. Over […]
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For more than 125 years, the Touring Club Italiano historical archive has reflected the perspective of Italians learning about their country and its vibrant culture through tourism. Touring Club Italiano (TCI) was founded in Milan in 1894 to promote tourism across Italy. The archive developed over time from photographs provided by the Club’s members. Now, […]
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