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David Guido Pietroni

David Guido Pietroni is an Italian music and film producer. Since 2004, he has been a member of the Recording Academy for the Grammy Awards and is also a part of the Tribeca Film Center, the realized vision of Robert De Niro bring together and support the New York City Film Community. He has been in the art world his entire life and has started this initiative "The Art Insider" to contribute in the best way possible.

Reach him at david@art-insider.com.

Sheikh Zayed Memorial In Dubai Gets Recognition From Guinness World Records

David Guido Pietroni Jan 10, 2022

A mural depicting the legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in Dubai was recognized by Guinness World Records for its uniqueness. The mural depicts the legacy of Sheikh Zayed’s rule, which started in 1971 when the United Arab…

Confederate Statues in Virginia To Move To Black History Museum

David Guido Pietroni Jan 3, 2022

The statue of Robert E. Lee and other confederate statutes in Richmond, Virginia, which was removed last year, will now be handed over to the local Black History Museum. The announcement was made last week by Ralph Northam (Governor,…

Interview with up-and-coming Artist Arfan Dharmawan

David Guido Pietroni Dec 31, 2021

Arfan Dharmawan better known as Panck is one of the up-and-coming artists in Surabaya’s independent art scene. He is a truly versatile artist that has been creating analog and digital artworks for private and commercial spaces since 2017.…

The Biggest Topics That Rocked The Art World In 2021 – Part Two

David Guido Pietroni Dec 31, 2021

Here are some more debates and controversies that spanned in the art world this year. Also Read: The Biggest Topics That Rocked The Art World In 2021 – Part One Scammers of Art World Got Their Due Art scams have become a trope in their…

The Biggest Topics That Rocked The Art World In 2021 – Part One

David Guido Pietroni Dec 31, 2021

The year 2021 began with the hopes of recovering from the strike of the pandemic, but that didn’t come to pass. Besides that, some old controversies kept plaguing the art world, while some new ones also rose. Here are the biggest debates…

Long-time Director of V-A-C Foundation Steps Down For Venice Outpost

David Guido Pietroni Dec 30, 2021

Teresa Iarocci Mavica, director-general of the Moscow-based V-A-C Foundation for a decade, has stepped down from his post to focus on their Venice outpost. Mavica’s stepping down has raised eyebrows due to its critical timing. The V-A-C…

Veteran Street Photographer Sabine Weiss Dies At 97

David Guido Pietroni Dec 30, 2021

Sabine Weiss, the famed Swiss-French photographer who pioneered street photography, died at the age of 97 at her home in Paris. Her family confirmed the news on Wednesday. Sabine Weiss belonged to the famed French school of humanist…

British Group Raises $20 M To Acquire Rare Manuscript Collection

David Guido Pietroni Dec 28, 2021

Friends of the National Libraries (FNL), a UK-based group, has raised $20.13 million (£15 million) to acquire a rare manuscript collection before the auction. The Honresfield Library collection, as it is named, is a trove of documents…

Beloved American Artist Wayne Thiebaud Has Died At 101

David Guido Pietroni Dec 27, 2021

American painter Wayne Thiebaud, beloved for his cake-like works that captured the American imagination, has died at the age of 101. Wayne Thiebaud was born in a Mormon family in Arizona in 1920. He grew up on his family farm, soaking…

How NFTs Ruled Art In 2021

David Guido Pietroni Dec 27, 2021

A few years ago, the concept of NFT – non-fungible tokens – would have made no sense. In 2021, NFTs emerged as one of the biggest moneymakers in the art world. Here is a recap of everything that happed with NFTs and Art in 2021. It's…

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