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Outsider art on Favignana: Discovering memories of ‘Zu’ Sarino’

‘Zu’ Sarino’ (‘Uncle Sarino’ in dialect), or more properly Rosario Santamaria, was a self-taught ‘outsider’ artist who was born, lived and worked on the island of Favignana (Sicily).

Before my most recent visit to Favignana I watched an Italian TV … Read the rest

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Budget Sicily & islands itinerary

My Italy travel in 2024 was severely constrained by limited finances. As I pay my own way on research trips, I am always looking for good value and moderate-to-low prices. But this year, with barely any income, I really had … Read the rest