Raffaele Simongini was born in Rome in 1966, where he lives and works. He is an art consultant, documentary maker and has written many art programmes for Rai Educational (Art News and Magazzini Einstein. Lo spettacolo della cultura). He teaches Art History, Aesthetics and History of Cinema at the Fine Arts Academy, with a focus on the theory of image in painting and the cinema. He has published two studies on art theory: Aesthetics of the Image and Art Likes to Conceal Itself.
The second edition of 50h on a Boat is here! Given the success of the 2023 edition, the Contest by Sayonara Film 50H IN BARCA returns for a second edition. During the weekend of 25 and 26 May registered crews will participate in the full production of a short film of a maximum duration… Find out more
RUFA and Movimento Moda Responsabile, together for an awareness campaign against Fast Fashion To understand how advertising communication can help promote more sustainable fashion, RUFA students from the Graphic Design course – worked on a creative campaign drawing attention to the main environmental and social issues related to fast fashion, in collaboration with experts… Find out more
RUFA is Educational Partner of ARCHIVIO CONTEMPORANEO EXHIBITION – Produced and curated by Visioni Parallele Creative Studio, promoted by the Department of Culture of Roma Capitale and Azienda Speciale Palaexpo. From 13 April to 12 May 2024 @ Mattatoio – Piazza Orazio Giustiniani, 4 – 00153 Roma. An immersive museum experience with the dynamic and… Find out more
On Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April, RUFA students of Sustainable Fashion Design will take part in the Romantica Station event, promoted by the Rome Chamber of Commerce. An initiative that aims to re-launch the image of the capital as a place of contemporary study and research in the fashion world. Admission is free. … Find out more
International Ceramic Design Competition Nominations are now open for the twelfth edition of the Rometti Prize, the initiative dedicated to discovering and celebrating excellence in the world of design and ceramic art through the vision of new generations of creatives. Participation in the Rometti Prize 2024 is reserved for students at Art Academies and… Find out more
The online course Visit Italy With Movies Training is now available: a digital project by Minerva Pictures in collaboration with RUFA to promote the internationalisation of Italy’s image through cinema and audiovisuals. The online course Visit Italy With Movies VIWM Training is finally accessible. The initiative promotes the training of skills related to the… Find out more