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Marmomacc & the City: Natural Stone objects in Verona’s historic city center

Marmomacc & the City: Natural Stone objects in Verona’s historic city center

The aim of the open air exhibit was to gain inspiration from the contrast between old and new

Briefly noted

Briefly noted

Ancient Egyptians were thought to have lacked innovative skills as far as their quarries were concerned

Worldwide, declarations against terror and barbarism

Worldwide, declarations against terror and barbarism

The photo shows the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin in the colors of the French nation, on Sunday, November 15, 2015

Marmomacc’s semi centennial anniversary could have been so much more than a mere jubilee-party for „Made in Italy“

Marmomacc’s semi centennial anniversary could have been so much more than a mere jubilee-party for „Made in Italy“

In comparison to the automobile industry: the stone branch needs international platforms to promote further development

Marmomacc 2015: 1524 exhibitors, of which 936 were from abroad representing 55 countries

Marmomacc 2015: 1524 exhibitors, of which 936 were from abroad representing 55 countries

The figures were positive demonstrating the international renommé of the trade fair

Conference on „Creativity and Robotics“ by Arkad Foundation and CNA of Lucca

Conference on „Creativity and Robotics“ by Arkad Foundation and CNA of Lucca

Focus on the evolution of designing and artistic processing by the use of computer-assisted design and of CNC machines to realize marble sculptures

Originally a public library with magnificent natural stone decor

Originally a public library with magnificent natural stone decor

Architect Erick von Egeraat is responsible for the modernization of the 1920’s Erasmus University College building

Spanish Macael-Marble Awards (Premios Macael)  presented for the 29th time

Spanish Macael-Marble Awards (Premios Macael) presented for the 29th time

Special honors for the use of natural stone and merit in the branch

Designing with Natural Stone for a Pet-Friendly Home

Designing with Natural Stone for a Pet-Friendly Home

Marmol Export, U.S.A. shows a way to allow pets to live inside a home without sacrificing style

Marble coat and more: finally… prêt-à-porter in marble

Marble coat and more: finally… prêt-à-porter in marble

Designer Faye Toogood showed off-the-rack clothing at London’s Design Festival with a reference to the Victoria and Albert Museum venue

Euroroc members discussed Cristalline Silica, Geographical Indications, Ethical trading

Euroroc members discussed Cristalline Silica, Geographical Indications, Ethical trading

At Marmomacc delegates of Europe’s stone associations exchanged information about latest challenges for the industry

Bellarmine Museum, Fairfield (CT): Hairstyles of female sculptures in ancient Greece, Cyprus, and Rome

Bellarmine Museum, Fairfield (CT): Hairstyles of female sculptures in ancient Greece, Cyprus, and Rome

The exhibition „Hair in the Classical World“ has a look at cutting, curling, coloring, shaping… plus adding pins, beads, and more decorations

Iran’s natural stone branch: millions to invest in technology and qualification

Iran’s natural stone branch: millions to invest in technology and qualification

A delegation led talks with Italian representatives at Marmomacc 2015

Latest news: Europeans’ purchasing power on average on the rise by 4.2%

Latest news: Europeans’ purchasing power on average on the rise by 4.2%

GFK study: Yet consumers’ disposable income varies significantly by region and country

Briefly noted

Briefly noted

In Great Britain theft, of historic stone material e.g. from church roofs or parks has become a serious problem according to the Daily Mail