Ciao Bella - Erica Firpo

06/05/2026

kicks off Saturday. For press, curators, gallerists, collectors, we get a preview- this year it is insane. Here are some of my favorite moments that I can remember. There is a lot and my brain is drained. Stay tuned to my stories for more 🌊seaworld - Austrian pavilion is nuts and l loved it.
💧 🇩🇰Things to Come - , s***m banks and depopulation. Clever.
😼 protested at the Russian pavilion I missed it l, but spied a quiet protest
🇸🇪🇳🇴🇫🇮 brings the fantasyland
🇧🇪It never Ssst -
🇬🇷Escape Rolm - Greece
🇵🇱Liquid Tongue - . Sensory immersion.
🇩🇪The mosaics on the German pavilion

29/04/2026

Rothko a Firenze 🎨 when in Florence, visit the Rothko show at . Not only do I love getting lost in his colors, I love watching people dive into them as well for my all time favorite hashtag . On my Substack, I wrote up a list of great modern and contemporary art shows to check in Italy, as you get excited for the . Link in bio.

PS happy birthday, … what better way to celebrate!!

21/04/2026

Happy 2779th birthday, Roma!

16/04/2026

🍸Looking gorgeous, 🍸New cocktail bar in the epicenter of Rome - consider this your bookmark 🍸

I love a good cocktail and a great bar, especially when it’s by force behind the counter and the mind behind and . Over the years, I’ve had more than a few great drink and lots of counter-side convos with Patrick, who is an a mesmerizng storyteller. Is it because he’s also Irish? Catch his story on Ciao Bella 🎙️link in bio.

09/04/2026

While you're waiting for Venice Biennale, you can see amazing contemporary art all over Italy! New post on the newsletter

Before Venice takes over, here’s where I'm going to get my contemporary art fix

31/03/2026

With the rise of AI, it's time to we talk about my favorite part of any hotel - the concierge

Or how my forgetfulness reminds me that concierges rule

28/03/2026

Nerd life: my adventures exploring Ancient Rome's oldest road with Darius Arya for Travel + Leisure

Driving Rome’s “Queen of Roads” revealed beach towns, buried arenas, and new archaeological discoveries mile by mile.

25/03/2026

Pizza al taglio or art? Contemporary art at the Roscioli empire, aka the backyard

The Roscioli Empire is more than just pizza and pastries, it's an art adventure.

05/01/2026

Darius Arya explores the Via Appia Antica... ps I was behind the scenes!! Enjoy!!! Pacsafe

From Rome to Brindisi, the Via Appia is the original Roman road -- a 2,300-year-old highway of power, empire, and adventure!🎒 Grab my travel essential: PacS...

14/01/2025

Hi Ciao Bella followers! Rome’s Jubilee Year 2025 is here, and I'm making the most of it! Join me in a live virtual event with Walks and Devour Tours where I’ll share my tips for experiencing Rome like a pro during this incredible year!

WHEN: January 16th, 3pm EST
RSVP here: https://walks.webinargeek.com/rome-jubilee-2025?cst=ef

Darius Arya Untold Italy

22/11/2024

Have you seen Trevi lately?

A view like no other