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Paolo Gambi

Bologna, Italy
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About Paolo
Paolo Gambi is a multi-awarded post-contemporary multimedia artist, poet, performer, journalist and expert of communication. His mission is to bring ‘poetry everywhere’ as his motto states.
He has written more than 30 books
As for practical experience, he had an experience at the Financial Times, has been contributing editor of the Catholic Herald of London, and regularly writes for media such as the Huffingtonpost and Il Giornale.
He has been writing for Italian media for more than 20 years.
He is one of the first in the world to have minted NFT poems. One of his NFT works was selected and published by a Stanford University project. He was one of the first Europeans to deal with poetry and artificial intelligence.
He founded Rinascimento poetico (Poetry Renaissance), one of the leading poetry networks in Italy, present in several countries.
He founded and directs two poetry prizes, the most important Italian ecphrastic poetry prize in Venice and Dante’s Laurel at the Supreme Poet’s tomb.
He has published some thirty books, many of them with the Mondadori Group. Some have been translated into five languages. His art revolves around the word in its relationship with mystery, the psyche and technology. 
He has received numerous awards, including the José Rizal Heritage Award 2023, Dante’s Laurel in 2022, the Guidarello Prize in 2012, the Rimini-Europa Prize in 2016, the San Domenichino in 2018 and the Loris Malaguzzi for poetry in 2019.
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English Italian
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Assange, Navalny and Freemasonry: The Words of the Week

24 Feb 2024
The article reflects on various high-profile issues, including the sexual scandal involving Jesuit artist Marko Rupnik and the debate over the removal of his artwork from places of worship. It discusses the binary perception of Alexei Navalny's death, criticizing the loss of nuanced understanding. Julian Assange's imprisonment is contrasted with Navalny's situation, highlighting differences in their opposition to power. The article also mentions a rare meeting between the Catholic Church and Freemasonry in Milan, hinting at a potential dialogue after centuries of conflict. Lastly, it laments the inefficiency of train services for commuters in Italy.

at the Italian national TV

here is my weekly column on Il Giornale, that has around 100.000 readers every week

The farewell to Giulia Cecchettin, the air of change, and Morgan: the words of the week

25 Nov 2023
The article reflects on the most clicked news of the week, starting with the tragic murder of Giulia Cecchettin by Fabio Turetta, who claimed to love her. It criticizes the oversimplified black-and-white thinking fueled by algorithms and warns against those who exploit tragedies to sow division. The piece touches on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, urging a realistic approach to the issue beyond the concept of 'patriarchy.' It also mentions Thanksgiving, suggesting it as a more meaningful import from America than Halloween. The article notes political shifts with Javier Milei becoming president in Argentina and Geert Wilders winning elections in the Netherlands, and concludes with a brief mention of Morgan's departure from X Factor.

Israel, memory is needed, Saviano leaves. The words of the week

14 Oct 2023
The article reflects on various events of the week, emphasizing the importance of memory in the context of the Israel-Hamas conflict, describing Hamas as embodying demonic barbarism. It also discusses the need for mental health awareness in a polarized society, the absurdity of punitive laws in Iran as highlighted by Ronaldo's situation, and the totalitarian drift of contemporary feminism, exemplified by Claudia Goldin's Nobel Prize win for her work on the gender pay gap.

Outrage for Giulia Tramontano, scavengers and the unpunished in Emilia-Romagna. The words of the week

10 Jun 2023
The article discusses various topics including the murder of Giulia Tramontano, criticizing the tendency to categorize perpetrators based on identity rather than addressing deeper societal issues. It comments on perceived overreactions to sexist jokes, questioning the effectiveness of such sensitivity in preventing violence. The piece also critiques the prevalence of transgender characters in media and the 'woke' ideology, suggesting a potential backlash in the United States. It argues for the need for 'degenerate' artists to oppose the conformist and totalitarian tendencies in contemporary art. Additionally, the article laments the culture of impunity in Italy, exemplified by the lack of accountability for infrastructure failures in Emilia-Romagna. Finally, it touches on the upcoming presidential race in America, highlighting its significance for Italy.

The Island of the Boring, We Must Procreate More. The Words of the Week

22 Apr 2023
The article provides a poetic critique of the week's most clicked news stories on the web, touching on various topics such as a controversial cartoon, a train derailment in Italy, the monotonous new edition of the reality show 'Isola dei Famosi', a Netflix documentary portraying Cleopatra as black, and the European Union's comparison of Italy's LGBTQ+ policies to Uganda's. The piece reflects on these events with a mix of irony and social commentary.

Trump's Stormy Seas, No to Synthetic Meat. The Words of the Week

01 Apr 2023
The article discusses various topics including the ban on transgender athletes in women's athletics, the censorship of Agatha Christie's novels by HarperCollins, the scandal involving Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels potentially affecting Trump's chances for a second presidency, the docufilm featuring Beppe Fiorello as Francesco Baracca, and the widespread celebration of Dante Alighieri on Dantedì. It criticizes political correctness and censorship, celebrates Italian cultural figures, and comments on American puritanism.

We are all women, the King is no longer naked. The words of the week

17 Dec 2022
The article discusses various topics including the United States' breakthrough in nuclear fusion research, the controversy surrounding a 'gender fluid' nuclear engineer, Sam Brinton, and the Cambridge Dictionary's updated definitions of 'woman' and 'man'. It also comments on the Qatargate scandal's revelation of unknown politicians in the EU, Ornella Vanoni's observations on modern male behavior, and Riccardo Fogli's ejection from a reality show for blasphemy.

Queen Elizabeth has died, everything else matters little

10 Sep 2022
Queen Elizabeth II's death marks a significant cultural moment, severing ties with the 20th century and its institutions, evoking melancholy and sadness. The monarchy's continuity is exemplified by the ascension of King Charles III. Pope John Paul I is beatified by Pope Francis, remembered as the 'smiling Pope.' Celebrities at the Venice Film Festival and football match searches on Google indicate a continued search for heroes and escapism. The European Central Bank's rate hike under Christine Lagarde signifies few certainties in a number-driven world, highlighting the Queen's symbolic stability. Popular series 'House of the Dragon' and 'The Lord of the Rings' spin-offs draw viewers into fantasy realms, while Google Trends show varied public interests.

TED conference in Rome (Vatican City)

A comment about the Pope and Latin

A comment about the Order of Malta

An interview to a former model who decided to radically change her life

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