Bonded by Blood. New World: A Presentation by Germana Valenti

Thursday, July 9th (6 PM - 7:30 PM)

Italian American Museum
151 Mulberry Street
New York, NY 10013

In Sanguine Foedus. Nuovo Mondo (Bonded by Blood. New World) represents a monumental, 1,000-square-meter mural recently inaugurated at the Port of Naples, Italy. Created by Neapolitan artist Vittorio Valiante, the artwork honors the historical Italian emigration to the United States.

The mural spans the Molo San Vincenzo pier. At this exact historical departure point, millions of Italians left in search of a better future, and it serves as a visual bridge between the cultures of Naples and New York City, connecting Italian heritage with the Italian-American experience.

The work was born from an idea by promoters Francesco Andoli and Germana Valentini and was created by the Neapolitan artist Vittorio Valiante, in collaboration with INWARD National Observatory on Urban Creativity, thanks to the hospitality and support of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port System Authority and with the patronage of the Consulate General of the United States of America in Naples, the MEI – National Museum of Italian Emigration, the Deputation of the Royal Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro and the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro. The mural was made possible thanks to the contributions of the Banco di Napoli Foundation, NIAF National Italian American Foundation, L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele worldwide, Mulino Caputo, Sorì Italia, La Reggia Designer Outlet, and Horecapp.

Ticket price includes admission to the Museum's current exhibitions, "Totò and his Naples: An exhibition celebrating the life of Italy’s most prolific comedic actors in celebration of the 2,500th Anniversary of the founding of the city of Naples, Italy", "Sicilian Theater in Little Italy: The Return of the Manteo Puppets" and "Goodnight, Maria: A Tribute to all the women who worked tirelessly in the garment industry to live the American dream.”

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