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@douglaswelch.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 3:51 PM

Madonna and Child, Francesco Laurana and workshop, Regional Museum of Messina, Sicily, Italy

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A white marble sculpture of two figures is set against a solid dark blue background. The larger figure has a veiled head and eyes cast downward, wearing draped clothing with dark blue trim. A smaller child is held on the arm of the larger figure, wearing a simple, pleated tunic. The child's arm reaches across the chest of the larger figure, while the larger figure' figure's hands support the child's body. Strong lighting from the left creates deep shadows across the marble folds and facial features.

@douglaswelch.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 2:55 PM

Byzantine mosaic fragment titled Head of St. Peter (circa 1210), Regional Museum of Messina, Sicily, Italy

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A mosaic portrait of a person's head and shoulders, created with small, multi-colored tiles. The face is composed of light-colored tiles, featuring large dark eyes with black and red outlines. A long, thin nose and a full, textured brown beard and mustache are visible. A large, bright gold-colored area surrounds the head. The entire image is made of small, individual square-shaped tiles in shades of gold, brown, white, and black.

@douglaswelch.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 8:43 PM

Madonna and Child Enthroned Mosaic, Regional Museum of Messina, Sicily, Italy

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@antoniomazzeo.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 5:44 AM

"La fiaba che avrei voluto raccontare ai bimbi di Gaza" di e con Antonio Mazzeo #michiamohandalino #stopthegenocideingaza🇵🇸
PRIMA ASSOLUTA A #MESSINA Sabato 24 ottobre 2026, ore 21
La fiaba è tratta da "Mi chiamo Handalino" (Miranda editrice, Milano, 2026)

@douglaswelch.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 5:11 PM

Greek Votive Heads, Regional Museum of Messina, Sicily, Italy

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A collection of small, tan-colored fragments, shaped like heads and necks, is displayed inside a glass case. The objects are held upright by clear acrylic stands on a glass shelf. Some fragments show visible facial features, such as eyes and mouths. The background consists of a blurred, brightly lit indoor environment with metal-framed display structures. The pieces vary in shade from light beige to medium brown.

@douglaswelch.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 8:18 PM

Baroque mascaron (grotesque sculpted face), Quattro Fontane, Regional Museum of Messina, Sicily, Italy

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A close-up, low-angle shot shows a detailed, light-colored stone sculpture of a face from a fountain.. The sculpture features large, deep-set eyes with prominent pupils, a rounded nose, and a slightly open mouth. Intricate, swirling stone patterns form the forehead, cheeks, and brow, creating a highly textured appearance. A textured, downward-pointing element sits at the base of the chin, and fine cracks are visible across the stone surface.

@antoniomazzeo.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 5:48 PM

#Messina - #nowar Il 5 ottobre ore 17.30 NO ALLA GUERRA E ALLA MILITARIZZAZIONE DELLA SOCIETA’! Tania Poguisch (Segretaria Regionale PRC Sicilia), Antonio Mazzeo (Giornalista ), Carmelo Buscema (Sociologo Università della Calabria ), Paolo Ferrero (Direttore di “Su la Testa”).

@antoniomazzeo.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 5:16 AM

#michiamohandalino a #Messina, domenica 4 ottobre, Festival degli #Aquiloni di Capo Peloro.
#Handalino, il Vecchio Marinaio e Coniglio Clown con i Cantastorie a cura dell'Associazione Culturale ARB - ETS!
Domenica mattina con Antonio Mazzeo, ore 10 e 11

@douglaswelch.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 5:44 PM

Reconstruction, Quattro Fontane, Regional Museum of Messina, Sicily, ItalyMessina, Sicily, Italy

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A low-angle, full shot of an ornate, multi-tiered stone monument or fountain set against a bright blue sky with white clouds. The structure features intricate carvings of large shells, swirling patterns, and various sculptural figures. A prominent feature in the center is a scowling face with wide eyes and a furrowed brow. Below this, two sculpted, sculpted, animal-like figures sit on the edges of tiered stone basins. Bright sunlight illuminates the scene, creating a slight glare, with green foliage visible on the right side of the frame.

@globalvisibility.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 9:37 AM

#COASTAL #EROSION AT #HAPPISBURGH
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@globalvisibility.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 9:32 AM

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@antoniomazzeo.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 5:41 AM

Sabato 3 ottobre, ore 18.30 - #Barcellona PG ( #Messina), presentazione del libro "Gente di Sicilia" di Luciano Mirone. Interverranno con l'autore, Tindaro Bellinvia (presidente #ANPI "Lidia Menapace") e i giornalisti Antonio Mazzeo e Antonio Alizzi. #nomafia

@douglaswelch.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 7:32 PM

Ex Ospedale Regina Margherita, Messina, Sicily, Italy

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A black and white photograph shows a large, multi-story building with classical architectural details. The light-colored building features ornate cornices, decorative window moldings, and small balconies with railings. Several air conditioning units are mounted below some of the windows. Dark, leafy trees and branches frame the building on the left and right sides of the frame. A sky with soft clouds is visible above the building's roofline.

@douglaswelch.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 7:13 PM

Wheel, Senatorial Sedan (1742), Regional Museum of Messina, Sicily, Italy

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A large, highly ornate wheel featuring gold gilding and deep red accents is the central focus of the image. The wheel's outer rim is red with gold-c gold-colored borders, and its numerous spokes are covered in intricate, gilded sculptural elements. The central hub is dark with gold detailing, and the interior of the wheel contains complex, gold-colored carvings. To the left, a portion of another elaborate gold structure is visible. The wheel sits on a dark grey tiled floor in front of a white wall.

@newbreen.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 5:25 PM

#PeppinoMAZZULLO who spent nearly half of his long life as the voice of the beloved puppet #TopoGIGIO has passed away at age 100 in his hometown of #Messina , #Sicily. Thanks for the memories, PEPPINO!

@antoniomazzeo.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 5:48 AM

#michiamohandalino "Mi chiamo Handalino", la fiaba di Antonio Mazzeo illustrata da Lelio Bonaccorso, stasera 1 ottobre a #Lipari ( #Messina) alle ore 18.30 per la "Settimana dei Popoli"
#stopthegenocide

@douglaswelch.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 6:30 PM

Wooden Tabernacle, Regional Museum of Messina, Sicily, Italy

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A large, multi-tiered, and intricately carved dark wood structure stands against a plain, light-colored background. The base of the structure features several arched alcoves flanked by numerous small, spiral-patterned spiral-patterned columns and detailed decorative panels. The middle section contains larger arched niches, more prominent columns, and elaborate carvings of floral garlands and fruit motifs. The structure is crowned by a large, rounded dome with a scale-like texture and a small finial at the peak. Dramatic lighting highlights the polished surfaces of the wood and creates deep shadows within the intricate carvings.

@douglaswelch.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 7:07 PM

Nativity (1569), Rinaldo Bonanno [Christmas Cards and More Available]

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@riffreporter.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 3:06 PM

#Italien plant die längste Hängebrücke der Welt: Die 3,7 Kilometer lange Brücke soll die Straße von #Messina überspannen und Sizilien mit dem Festland verbinden. Doch sie könnte zur tödlichen Falle für Millionen #Zugvögel werden. @thomaskrumenacker.bsky.social berichtet: https://t1p.de/b0g6v

Blick auf Zugvögel am Himmel, die vor dem Mond vorbeifliegen. Text: "„Die Straße von Messina ist der drittwichtigste Zugkorridor für ziehende Vögel in Europa“, betont der Direktor von BirdLife Europa, Ariel Brunner, im Gespräch mit den Flugbegleitern. „Dort eine gigantische Vogelfalle in Form einer Brücke aufzubauen, ist nichts anderes als ökologischer Vandalismus, den Europa nicht zulassen darf.“

@antoniomazzeo.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 7:20 AM

#michiamohandalino Performance “Mi chiamo Handalino” a #Messina martedì 29 settembre alle 17.30. #stopthegenocideingaza🇵🇸
Il cortile di via Placida 101 ospiterà l’evento del gruppo scuola e animazione sociale della Biblioteca del riciclo di Arcigay
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