(June 10 to Oct 15)

LIFE, POP & ROCK
“I like being the right thing in the wrong place and the wrong thing in the right place,
because there’s always something funny going on.”
Andy Warhol

The exhibition will display over 150 works by the father of Pop Art, Andy Warhol. These include works from private collections rarely seen or exhibited to the public.

The exhibition covers the artistic and personal history of Andy Warhol encompassing art, graphics, the star system, slums, music, publishing, fashion, photography and cinema. These are divided into major themes of Icons, Vinyl Covers, Porcelain, Polaroids, Images for Interview magazine, Video and much more.

Opening hours and tickets
Monday – Friday from 10:00 to 13:00 and 17:00 to 21:00
Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 13:00 and 17:00 to 22:00

The cost of the ticket is € 10.00 pp
€ 8.00 for groups over 20

View the official press release here. It is in Italian but we have provided a brief translation of the major themes below.

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Andy Warhol, pseudonym of Andrew Warhola Jr. (Pittsburgh, August 6, 1928 – New York, February 22, 1987), was the founder of the Pop art movement and one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century.

Andy Warhol says about his life: “ I’d rather remain a mystery. I don’t like talking about my past, I tell it differently every time. Not to create an image for myself, but precisely because I forget what I said the previous time. In fact, I don’t think I have an image ”.

The exhibition itinerary is divided into major themes which are summarized below.

THE YOUTHFUL YEARS

VINYL COVERS
Unpublished in its formulation, the exhibition begins in his youth, when Warhol, a young designer, experiments, thanks to his work as a graphic designer for important record companies, techniques and subjects, which he will then use in his future work.

Some unpublished gems will be exhibited, such as the first covers made by Warhol, in the 40s/50s, true rarities and which have contributed to developing his aesthetic and figurative taste which through this experience has been able to test himself with the portraits of icons such as for example Paul Anka, Liza Minnelli, John Lennon the Rolling Stones and many more.

THE ICONS
In this section you will find the legendary silk-screen works dedicated to the portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Mao, the famous Campbells, the Flowers and the Granolithographs including the famous Pepsi Cola and Mickey Mouse.

THE PORCELAINS
The exhibition will also host the rare porcelain made, with pure gold, based on Warhol’s project for Mr. Rosenthal, owner of the famous porcelain house made with surprising results, works rarely exhibited due to their delicacy and fragility.

THE POLAROIDS
An important part will be reserved for some Polaroids, made by Warhol to immortalize personalities and moments of his extraordinary life in which appear among others John Lennon, Mick Jagger, Paloma Picasso, Jack Nicholson, Tony Curtis, Marisa Berenson and Rudolph Nurejev and other protagonists of the international Jet Set.

INTERVIEW MAGAZINE
There will also be the extraordinary images elaborated by Warhol for the magazine Interview, which he conceived and directed, with some copies signed by him and combined with books and catalogs with dedications and drawings. Cult personalities from Annie Lennox to Grace Jones to Salvador Dalì and Jim Bailery portrayed by his friend and official Interview photographer Francesco Scavullo together with shots by Warhol’s assistant Ronnie Cutrone, accompany the itinerary.

ARTISTS CLOSE TO WARHOL
To accompany Warhol’s works there will then be photographs and objects by international artists close to him, such as Keith Haring, Jean Michel Basquiat, Jeff Koons, Mark Kostabj, inspirers and protagonists together with him of the POP world in the form of a tribute to Warhol as a great protagonist of 20th century art.

THE VIDEOS
The exhibition will also be punctuated by projections of films and videos, made by and for Warhol, so as to let the public enter the Warholian world completely.

THE POSTERS
A space in the exhibition will be dedicated to commercial posters designed by Warhol for advertising purposes with the famous icons of the Perrier water poster and the Chanel perfume.
The documentary film Trash.

The exhibition also documents the most famous and transgressive documentary film produced by Andy Warhol, “Trash – The waste of New York” of 1970 directed by Paul Morrissey.

TRIBUTE TO LUCIO AMELIO
A passage of the exhibition will be dedicated to the memory of the gallery owner Lucio Amelio, the real discoverer of Warhol for Italy with the presentation to the public of the splendid serigraph of his Portrait and a series of photographs that portray him with Andy Warhol and other artists .

THE WORDS
“Quotes”, citations by Warhol, selected on the basis of textual research by the organization, will accompany the itinerary along the walls and in some transitional spaces.

(July to August)

A Summer festival of orchestras, ensembles, duets, individual performers, ballet, modern dance and much more. All taking place in that divine setting between sea and sky called Ravello. A truly unique experience.

Official 2023 Festival Programme.

A five-star hotel perched on the cliffs overlooking the Gulf of Naples and Vesuvius. Careful and respectful renovation has maintained its many traditional Roman features whilst offering modern amenities to guests throughout the year. Centrally located close to the centre of Sorrento and minutes away from the picturesque fishing harbour of Marina Grande. Access to its private beach and bathing facilities is provided by lift.

For the rest of the story just sit back and enjoy Gian Mario Russo’s presentation of the hotel’s origins dating back to 2nd century BC.

Credits
Bellevue Syrene website

Entering the Ristorante ‘O Parrucchiano from the main road is an experience in itself, with steps leading up to a magical garden environment full of different seating arrangements, each with its own character. We visited in the evening when the candle lights made it even more enchanting.

The menu offers a wonderful selection of traditional cuisine and the basket of fresh breads was a clear indication of good things to follow and we were not disappointed. It was founded in 1868 and they have a leaflet which tells its fascinating history. To finish the evening try their own limoncello !

In this video Enzo Maniello presents a wonderful history of his family’s 150 years of ownership against a background of the restaurant’s beautiful settings. He is also owner of La Favorita 5* Hotel in Sorrento, link provided below.

Credits
Ristorante ‘O Parrucchiano website
La Favorita website

Let’s talk about your holiday

Friends of Sorrento provides a 15 minute private online meeting to help plan your holiday to Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. We have been organising customised holiday and tour itineraries for over 15 years to visitors travelling independently or through tour operators.

Our in depth knowledge and first hand experience of the region enables us to answer general queries, recommend hotels, restaurants, tours and more, allowing visitors to choose a holiday that suits their expectations and budget. The Sorrento office provides information and advice with 24/7 support throughout the visit.

Just select a date, time and holiday of interest from the form below and you will receive confirmation by email and an invitation link for your chosen time slot. A reliable internet connection is essential.

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(30 March to 31 December)

Photographic Exhibition of Sofia Loren.
More than seventy photos of the star from the private collection of Raffaele Celentano from Sorrento charts the career of the actress who acquired world fame through the big screen. Photographs from the 50’s when she was a young extra to those taken with some of the greatest Italian actors such as Marcello Mastroianni and Vittorio De Sica. Others taken with cinema and music stars including Clark Gable and Elvis Presley show Sofia as an internationally acclaimed actress and personality.

Visitors may recognise some of the location shots in the Sorrento’s fishing harbour, Marina Grande, for the famous film “Pane, amore e…”, also known as “Scandal in Sorrento”. It is a 1955 Italian comedy film directed by Dino Risi, the third film of the trilogy, formed by Bread, Love and Dreams in 1953, Bread, Love and Jealousy in 1954.

Entry fee is 7.00 euros. Opening times 08.00 to 20.00.

Above Photo Credit: (Stills 11993) Sophia Loren in “Man of la Mancha” by Arthur Hiller, 1972

Other exhibitions at the same venue include:

The Italians – Gli Italiani
Thirty years of black and white photos representing Italian people in everyday life.

The Sirens’ Cave
Sirens beached and scrambled along the tuff rock walls, symbols of timeless beauty and of the mystery of life.

For further information on these exhibitions visit the official website

(June 1 to Sept 4)

Journey into Impressionism, from Monet to Gauguin
A wonderful opportunity to admire artists, such as Monet, Manet, Sisley, Degas, Renoir, Van Gogh, Courbet, Bonnard, Corot, Toulouse-Lautrec, Cézanne, Pissarro, Gericault, Delacroix, Gauguin and many others.
An exhibition dedicated to the artistic movement born in France at the end of the 19th century. With 130 artworks, including watercolours, etchings, oils on canvas, inks on paper, photo-aquatints, woodcuts, lithographs, books, some unpublished from private collections.

Tickets cost € 10 and, in addition to “Journey into Impressionism” exhibition, it’s possible to see the photographic exhibitions about Sophia Loren and The Sirens Caves (by Raffaele Celentano) and the permanent exhibition of Carillons.

Opening times: 10:00 to 21:00

For more details click here.

Procida was chosen as Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2022 and will be organising a wide range of activities and events throughout the year. This includes 44 cultural projects and 150 events with 350 artists from 45 countries around the world.

Website and official programme of events. Please note the introduction page is in Italian but the individual category events are in English.

You can also see our feature on Procida.

Experience 8 days of La Dolce Vita with tours to Pompeii, the Amalfi coast, Capri and Naples together with time to relax and explore Sorrento itself and its many attractions. The private transfer to your hotel will provide a tantalising glimpse of places to be visited and views to be enjoyed with cocktails on the terraces. Friends of Sorrento will provide recommendations for restaurants, walks and events based on your personal preferences and will be available to offer advice and assistance throughout your stay.

Full itinerary and availability here

If you are looking for a source of inspiration for interior design, an intimate table with a film-set decor, traditional snacks using local produce, cocktails with attitude (try the limoncello cocktail made from Francesca’s secret recipe), or just the perfect cappuccino then D’Anton is the place. Gabriel and Francesca will be pleased to welcome you.

D’Anton Design & Bistro
Piazza Sant’Antonino
Sorrento