In chapter. 7, Armando describes how, to him, his images represent vegetation, woodlands, trees, and flowers.

Not only are Armando's photographs reminiscent of the universe and nature — they also recall other works of art from history.

Armando talks about how the works of Duchamp influenced his work and that of so many contemporary artists. The choice of a unique exhibition hall played a part, as well.

Artists grapple with the grief following the earthquake in the southern Italian city of L'Aquila. They describe art as the ultimate human response to the "chaos" of nature, art as a mirror to process this deep, invisible grief.

A restorer reflects on the value of art and restoration, which for her have been a lifeline after the L'Aquila earthquake. Other artists highlight how art can become an instrument for personal and collective rebirth, capable of creating spaces for sharing, giving meaning to lived experiences, and contributing to the social and cultural reconstruction of the city.

People who survived the earthquake describe their first reactions upon feeling the tremors and then upon seeing so many homes and buildings in ruins. It was hard to believe it was real.

An intense account of the L'Aquila earthquake: the story of saving one's own family intertwines with a reflection on the profound material, psychological, and human consequences of the earthquake, and on the difficult future of the city.

The return to L'Aquila after the earthquake becomes a journey of personal and collective reconstruction, in which creativity, memory, and the search for meaning interweave in an attempt to transform pain into something new and beneficial.

Season's greetings from Yabla Italian. A personal message from the faces and voices you know so well.

Christmas greetings from Italy by way of a Christmas poem by Alda Merini.

Holiday greetings from Yabla Italian.

Holiday wishes from the Yabla Italian team.

Holiday greetings for 2021 from the Yabla Italian team.

As we approach the end-of-the-year holidays, the staff of Yabla Italian makes a toast to all its students and followers who are, each in his or her own way, on the road to becoming fluent.

This year's holiday greetings from the Yabla Italian team include a short poem by Gianni Rodari. He asks a soothsayer to see into the future. Let's see what the soothsayer says! Heartfelt thanks to all who are honing their Italian skills with Yabla.