L’Arte Nascosta defends the rightful place of talented artisans in our globalized economy. Emerging from the Covid crisis, our mission feels more poignant than ever. Here’s why.

While it is difficult to think beyond the suffering caused by these difficult times, before long the melody of Va Pensiero will again fill Italy’s piazzas and move Italians to rise to their feet and remember with pride how they’ve overcame yet another tragedy as they sing these words.

Marcello Aversa is one of the most extraordinary people I've ever met. A self-taught sculptor from Sorrento, his determined, but delicate approach to practicing his craft is nothing short of inspirational. This is the story about how he followed a calling to pursue his dream of transforming clay into remarkable baroque works of art.

If Italy had a voice, it would most certainly sing, and its song would sound like this…

I've been traveling between Italy and the United States for my entire life; I've heard it a million times - Italy is a perfect place, for vacation. The Italy that I know, though is so much more.