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 Il Made 2010 è terminato : Quattro giorni di pura eccitazione, grande creatività' e molta amicizia. Goditi Tutta l'Esperienza del Made 2010 nel nostro canale Video cliccando QUI La Creativita' offre gioie immense: Tutto perfetto, l'idea generale del nostro Percorso dell' Anima ha stupito e sedotto le migliaia di visitatori che si sono lasciati guidare dentro se stessi... I Colori dell'Anima e il Nuovo Catalogo: Ne abbiamo distribuiti 7000 in tre giorni. A Spatula Stuhhi, il muro portante del nostro Percorso dell' Anima, è stato dedicata una intera parete di 20 metri di lunghezza, quanti i suoi gloriosi 20 anni. Una presenza la nostra, che si è fatta notare. Eravamo Marziani Benvenuti sulla Terra ! Il Made 2010 è stato tutto questo e molto altro. Le Giornate e le Serate passate insieme, tra Friends, ci lasciano, ancora una volta e ancora più degli anni passati, con l' Anima sognante. Grazie a tutti Voi che avete contribuito a che tutto fosse davvero Emozionante e Perfetto.  Buon Natale e un Grande 2010 ! Ci aspettiamo un 2010 in grande ripresa e per alzare ancora il livello della sfida ecco la attesa novità: I Colori dell'Anima Al Made 2010, dal 3 al 6 Febbraio, presso la sede della fiera di Milano a Rho, PADIGLIONE 4 STAND F25 H30, in un contesto internazionale ci sarà il nostro Percorso Emozionale. 7 stanze completamente nere da dove emergeranno dal nulla I 7 Colori dell' Anima. Una esperienza da non perdere. Vi aspetto per un evento unico e storico per la nostra comune esperienza ormai ventennale che ci lascerà un grande ricordo come e' successo negli eventi dei Colori del Sole nel 1999 e di New York nel 2004. A prestissimo per lanciare assieme un 2010 "anima-tissimo  Here is a must-see film. Its title is: Creazione Collettiva (Collective Creation) It is the result of a friendship and partnership established on our forum, and of a request made by a member of our group to do "something" together. Here is a must-see film. Its title is: Creazione Collettiva (Collective Creation) It is the result of a friendship and partnership established on our forum, and of a request made by a member of our group to do "something" together. We met 8 Decoration Artists in our headquarters "to do something together". The result was an unforgettable and amazing weekend. Great participation, no jealousy or competition but a great team spirit. 16 Art Works, one next to the other, whose harmonious and free creation is documented in this film. Furthermore, these 16 works are published separately on our website, in the Video section, in order to show everyone how to obtain Art Works with Spirito Libero and Spatula Stuhhi A spectacular example of what Friends mean and what you could do to...  La Galleria fotografica della nostra esposizione ad Abitare il Tempo Architettura, design, artigianato e industria concorrono a realizzare un'idea dell'abitare che, in Italia, trova le sue espressioni d'eccellenza. A dire il vero, non una, ma mille e più idee che da progetti diventano prodotti... In questo Meltin'pot creativo non potevamo mancare. In Fiera a Verona per Abitare il Tempo, I prodotti di Giorgio Graesan, e i suoi Friends, si sono distinti per indice innovativo, ma già lo sapevamo, e per lo Spirito Creativo che è nel dna di questa manifestazione alla quale quest'anno abbiamo dato il nostro contributo.  For those who are patient enough and would like to know more, we have published the official presentation of the new Spirito Libero e Seduzioni catalogue. Friday, 4th of September we gathered all our partners in a truly exciting atmosphere and presented them with all the news that we are about to present to you: A rationalisation and simplification of our range of finishes which will make the choice of our clients even easier as it will enable them to understand our "walls". Everything will be shown in these 4 catalogues: Spirito Libero e Seduzioni: a collection that comprises all the potential of Spirito Libero with the news of Dolci Seduzioni and Vetro. A revolutionary and very captivating catalogue. You can find the new film on Youtube, on our channel, Dolci Seduzioni: A PHYSICAL catalogue that announces and presents the best of this new marble and mother-of-pearl effect. An absolute new entry. Casa dei Sogni e Trasparenze: a collection of the two effects that simplify and clarify our proposal in terms of "glazing" by making them more functional. Collezione di Gioie: a collection of our 3 mother-of-pearl products: Gioia, Oro, and White Paint. Even in...  The 4th of September is the date chosen for the commercial launch of Dolci Seduzioni, a soft tone variant of Seduzioni. Obviously, we have a presentation film to show you. Click HERE to watch the trailer. From that date we will begin to distribute our physical and photographic samples comprising Spirito Libero with Cera del Vecchio, Antichi Sapori, Vetro and Gioia in the area dedicated to Seduzioni. However, on that day we will have some other important news: a brand new Casa dei Sogni catalogue and a collection called Collezione di Gioie. We wish our Friends a nice holiday...  The new RE catalogue – click here for a preview - meets the desire of many users of our products: the chance of having larger physical samples at hand, to help the client make the right choice. We have come up with many ideas in this direction. Our last evolution has coincided with the launch of Spatula Stuhhi's 18th birthday: An mdf tile worked with a Spatula Stuhhi Amaranto (amaranth, a strong and significant colour) placed in a container with our entire colour range. Compact in size and highly functional. Available in all our retailers at the price of 30 Euro  When the future seems uncertain there is only one solution: To look forward! Arredaconilcolore.com and B.colore are two new companies that are aligned with our Artistic view of decoration and aim at revolutionising the interior decoration market through a new vision of colours. The showroom we show you in this photo gallery whose set-up was designed by architect Cristiano Bonesso of Mogliano Veneto is only the first step that the people at Arredaconilcolore.com and B.colore took by starting to walk along a path brimming with passions. We wish them all the best in pursuing their objective: Life is Colour...  Here are some photos of the catalogue's Backstage, click HERE The search for a new fascinating range of colours in based on the experience we have had from the creation of Spirito Libero up to today and on your feedback received thanks to our Black Truck that has taken these products directly to your home. The new colour range will be called Dolci Seduzioni and will be included in our brand new sample book in the Emotional format which will represent a new aesthetic and rational change in our range of products. Hoping to keep "Seducing" you........we wish you a wonderful summer.  The Construmat in Barcelona is an event we have been taking part in for many years. It is dedicated to professional people who produce innovative construction materials and interior decorations and contribute to promoting new habitats whose aim is to improve the quality of life based on concepts such as adaptability, design and Mediterranean feel... During the entire week we met many Friends who, with the hospitality provided in big occasions, we offered our innovative and "joyful" vision of interior decoration for the near future. We distributed 15,000 Samples for: Seduzioni; the White's and Emozioni, in its revamped look  The solution to a problem. I Canti. From today, the corners of our marvellous walls will be protected I Canti: 1.80m high aluminium profiles that can be adjusted by simply adding an extra part. They are designed with a groove that makes them easy to install. I Canti are available in four different colours: gold, silver, white and relatively white.  Relatively…White For all our Friends there is The White's film and PDF catalogue to flick through and discover. Taste it as you would do a nice bar of chocolate...! Passion and lightness. The White's merges aesthetic with the simplicity of Giorgio Graesan & Friends brand.  Per i nostri FRIENDS...: SEDUZIONI Il nuovo film appena realizzato. Sfoglia il catalogo di Seduzioni cliccando: p=1&bg=FFFFFF&he=285&align=m target='blank'>QUI Per chi ci è venuto a trovare al MADE 2009, per chi ci ha visto sul canale Giorgio Graesan di YOUTUBE , per chi ci segue sempre sul nostro sito GIORGIOGRAESAN.IT, per i nostri FORUMISTI e per i nostri clubbisti di GIORGIOGRAESANCLUB.COM. Buona Visione!  Una Avventura perlomeno Eccitante: Guardate il VIDEO cliccando Qui Guardate il sito del Made 2009 cliccando Qui Ciao e grazie Giorgio  We are pleased to announce the launch of a search website to find our painters and decorators. It is called Artisti della Decorazione (Artists of Decoration). Click HERE to watch a demo. It enables you to upload your reference data and, most of all, your photos as a proof of your professionalism. At the same time, we are advertising it on Google and order internet search engines. Of course, you are welcome! Click HERE to enter the website. From 4th to 7th of February 2009 at Milan Rho Exhibition Centre at MADE expo You will find us at Pavilion 4, Stand H25-L30 with our masseuses, delicacies and other surprises. Don't miss out on this opportunity!  On 4th of February an important event will be held which will stage many operators in this sector: decorators, designers, architects, builders, etc. This expo is in fact a European reference point for the broader interior design world. We will present SEDUZIONI to a large European audience in an important and bright showroom, thanks also to the film just finished that you can now download in high definition by clicking HERE You will find us at Pavilion 4, Stand H25-L30 with our masseuses, delicacies and other surprises. Don't miss out on this opportunity!  This is what Renato Rascel famously sang a few years ago... Click HERE to visit our photo gallery Look at the Seduzioni (Seductions) PDF catalogue Today, now back to our daily routine, we think of our Roman experience at the EXPO 2008 with a touch of nostalgia for the beautiful atmosphere we enjoyed in the eternal city. In the wonderful stand beautifully created to seduce our clients, our friends and colleagues came to visit us in order to admire the application of our new SEDUZIONI and enjoy the massages performed by Simona and Vilailak. In the reproduction of a beauty farm, they entertained our visitors and those who wanted to take a break between stands or business meetings with typical Thai massages. Our thanks go to them and, once again, to the many of you who joined us! Arrivederci, Roma...  From 13th to 16th of November we will be attending the Rome Expo, PAVILION 5, STAND E/12, with a very sexy product. It is called "SEDUZIONI" (Seductions). It will be presented in a stand set up as a Beauty Farm where you can enjoy Thai massages by 2 qualified masseuses. If you intend to visit us and enjoy a moment of total relaxation, we suggest you book a massage by calling Monica at +39 0299039511 between 8.30 and 12.30. Here are the photos of our stand which will be, obviously, "decorated" in a very "sexy" way.  Once our parents and grandparents used to listen to the radio to find out how society was changing... Then it was television which accompanied the daily routine of many Italian families at different times of the day. The television changed words into images. In the morning, news and weather forecasts are broadcasted; in the afternoon, children can watch their favourite cartoons; in the evening, it's time for a good film or entertainment programme. Today the internet has taken a new lead, as it is able to reach us wherever we are and to inform us by opening up new horizons. The mass media is changing with us. Today, we are launching a channel on the famous website YOUTUBE, where we have started to upload all the video clips that could be useful to you, whether you are a professional in this sector or simply a "beauty" enthusiast: - APPLICATION LESSONS demo videos - FILMS telling us about exciting stories from the decoration world - Advertisements and backstage clips of our multimedia adventures The...  During the Gioia and ORO parties - our evening parties held at the suppliers' premises - we propose decorators an exclusive promotional tool: A bag containing 7 panels (about 30x50cm) made using our main products: 2 Spatula Stuhhi panels, 1 Gioia panel, 1 Oro panel, 1 Casa dei Sogni panel, 1 Trasparenze panel, 1 Spirito Libero panel and a complete set of all our catalogues. The bag enables our representatives to carry comfortably all they need to the client to help her/him make the right choice. The total cost of the bag is 100 Euro + VAT  Sandro Sciacca, photographer and visionary, has left us for a better world. This world of ours is decidedly worse off without him: without his beaming smile and incredible ability to challenge the monotony and logic of reality with the inspired groundbreaking daringness of his work. Men like him change the world for the better and leave an indelible mark through their work. This man who seemed to be IMMORTAL leaves behind a huge void.  Of the golden award... Here's the winning photo in the competition held to mark the launch of the Colore & ORO collection... The winner of four 5-litre cans of Colore & ORO is GIUSEPPE COMO thanks to this photo, which received the most votes on & Pictures. Thanks to all those who took part in our competition and good luck for next time!  As we're always committed to innovation, it's time to launch a new revolutionary sample format; pocket-sized and aesthetically pleasing. We do not have the production technology yet, but we've put in extra effort so that we can send out the first copies of this graphic delight. Here's a preview of the machinery and technology needed to produce this miniaturised advertising tool. The first sample collections are currently being delivered.  The new I COLORI DELL'ORO (SHADES OF GOLD) project has two elements: Oro Ricco and Oro Pallido. They can be mixed with our exciting paints to offer an impressive range of 84 different Colori (colours). They can be applied by brush, glove or roller, exactly like Colore & Gioia. Indeed, they are really sister programmes, both in terms of the chemical structure of the product and the end result. The sample collection image has also been totally revamped: a pocket format will accompany the more conservative traditional format, signalling an innovative turning point in presentation methods. It will give the impression of dealing with a jewellery collection rather than paints…. after all we are talking about Gioie (joy) and Oro (gold). CLICK HERE FOR A PREVIEW OF I COLORI DELL ORO (SHADES OF GOLD).  Go and take a look at the latest &Club feature: a CREATIVE LABORATORY. You will see how sexy purple can be, for painting Vespas, finishing off corners and much more besides. And don't forget to have a look at &Pictures, a collection of the best work by our customers and our samples in a useful format.  Excitement, creativity, sharing. These are some of the keywords, to use the language of Internet search engines, by which our &Club is growing, changing and improving. The latest new feature of the Giorgio Graesan Club is a CREATIVE LABORATORY:: A timeless place for dreaming and fuelling the dreams of others who are watching us with growing interest. Those who follow and admire us will certainly appreciate the ability of our &Club to create a unique and innovative form of beauty. Dostoyevsky said that beauty will save the world . We couldn't agree more with his ideas...  Once again this year, a splendid synergy returns, uniting Giorgio Graesan & Friends and our friend Stefanos Kabarakis. Stefano distributes our products in Greece, through his company INTERKAS. We took part in the Athens trade fair, where we had a highly atmospheric stand. There we presented our COLORE & GIOIA to more than 20,000 people a day, who visited us with the usual curiosity and enthusiasm. With more than fifty demonstrations a day we helped our foreign friends to discover the new catalogue, Spirito Libero & Gioia. Visit our gallery to see our pick of the best photos.Colours and Tools Athens 2008 !  La nostra avventura al Made 2008... clicca QUI Guarda il video cliccando QUI  In July 2007 we started the procedure to register the trademark Colore e LUCE. The name had not been previously registered and so we started selling this "bright" new line at the beginning of December. Whether due to an improbable strange coincidence or the topical nature of the concept, another major company started selling a product under a very similar name. Out of recognition of their prior use of the name in this unfortunate "coincidence", we immediately decided to change our brand name to Colore & GIOIA and to give it a powerful launch by presenting new sample collections at the MADE EXPO fair, which will be held in Milan from 5 to 9 February. We will also offer a groundbreaking series of applications for Spirito Libero and Colour & Joy. We'd like to take this opportunity to thank Brignola Spa for actively collaborating with us to find a solution beneficial to both markets and thereby improving the already good relations between our companies. We look forward to seeing you at the "Open...  In Milan we are getting ready for our debut at the fair which is aiming to become a point of reference for operators in the sector in just a few years. Even before it opens, it promises to be a unique opportunity for meetings and debate between decorating artists of all levels. We love all things new and we have great expectations for a highly stimulating experience. We'll be ready to welcome you all at MADE in Milan in pavilion 4. And then... PIANO BAR on 7 February 2008. On Thursday 7 February we will be pleased to spend a few hours in the company of whoever comes to visit us at our STAND at the fair. From 9 pm to midnight we will offer an enjoyable musical aperitif, playing host to an evening among friends at our offices in Paderno Dugnano. And then... PARTY on 8 February 2008. Big closing evening organised at our offices in Paderno Dugnano, open to all our friends: From 9 pm onwards on Friday 8 February we will treat you to a big party with spectacle, beautiful women, rivers of champagne, good company...  The fair was a success; participation by users and distributors was especially strong on Friday and Saturday. Our lorry was the focus of attention due to its originality and sophisticated look. As for our new products for 2007, COLORE E GIOIA was a big success and SPIRITO LIBERO consolidated its popularity. Big thanks go to our host, Franco Marsili, who masterfully organised the fair and customer participation. CLICK HERE  At Saie in Bologna we presented a small but significant jump in quality with new catalogues, new images, new packaging and a new product: COLORE E GIOIA. This is an important development to adapt to the changing times. This evolution was naturally also reflected in the layout and functioning of our virtual world... You can now see new graphics and a new functional layout but above all a new world, a new web site and a new philosophy towards our visitors It is an area for those who usually use the services on the site and the forum, for those who follow our progress and contribute to the evolution of our company, joining with us to create a small community of curious, dynamic and creative people who see the exchange of information and communication as a gift and a joy to savour. This, however, is just a starting point; we will then keep reading your advice and contributions and if possible we will leave our virtual universe to make something happen in the real world, as we did with the Master's on 14...  The links below will bring you to PDF versions of our catalogues. Click on the product that you are interested in to download the PDF: Download the samples here Scarica QUI il campionario SPATULA STUHHI Scarica QUI il campionario CASA DEI SOGNI Scarica QUI il campionario TRASPARENZE Scarica QUI il campionario SPIRITO LIBERO Scarica QUI il catalogo EMOZIONI  The SAIE 07 exhibition has just come to an end. We exhibited our Truck and were met with good success despite the fact that we were a rarity amidst colossal machinery and tons of heavy duty building materials. We presented Colore e GIOIA at the exhibition, arousing curiosity for this product, which appears to be destined for unparalleled success. We were fascinated by the multi-media contents of the preview of the Emozioni DVD, the contents of the new Emozioni e Colori Naturali catalogue and the new Emozioni e Colori Naturali catalogue as well as the new TRASPARENZE and CASA dei SOGNI catalogues. And here we are again, thanks to the flexibility of our mobile stand and thanks to our desire to be ever present, ready for a new adventure. We'll be in Rome for Expo Edilizia, the professional trade fair for building and architecture. We look forward to seeing you there! EXPO EDILIZIA - Giorgio Graesan & Friends: From 28/11 to 01/12 PAVILION 4 EXTERIOR/4 [Click here to visit the website of Expo...  Colours and GIOIA are the essence of perception. Without these elements we wouldn't have any sensation of space or even of our very existence. The aesthetic sensitivity that singles out all Giorgio Graesan creations has allowed for the birth of this new product, which we are certain will not fail to satisfy you. More precisely, why not avail of the opportunity of seeing and touching this innovation at: SAIE 07 Bologna from the 24th to the 28th of October 2007 External area 49 Stand B 11 Colore e GIOIA will illuminate your home with a new energy and expand its boundaries.  For the first time we will be present at the October edition of the building exhibition: SAIE 07 Bologna, from the 24th to the 28th of October 2007, in external area 49 Stand B 11. We'll be there to present this year's NEW products to the public COLORE e GIOIA A range of complete colours that are very easy to apply, obtained using our additives and rich with magical GIOIA generating reflections. An innovative programme that integrates perfectly into our décor range, extending what are already fantastic possibilities. We will also present a new catalogue collection containing a DVD with all of our technical film clips and 3 NEW FILMS (Spirito Libero, Colore e GIOIA, & Movie). Drop by our stand. We look forward to meeting you.  Greece lies just on the other side of the Adriatic. We were inspired by thinking about how lucky we are to be so close to a country which was the birthplace of all art forms, and so we set off on a SPIRITO LIBERO (FREE SPIRIT) Tour through the wonderful landscapes awaiting visitors in the home of philosophers. Ioannina, Volos, Larissa, Salonica, Corfu and Athens all welcomed us with the enthusiasm that the appreciation of beauty always stimulates in the Greek people. This was a work trip which involved learning and teaching, sharing and exchanging, in keeping with the philosophy we have always upheld. Our Spirito Libero Truck climbed mountains and drove along the coast to the sea, welcoming hundreds of professionals and enthusiasts who filled the scheduled events and even turned up at our routine stops. CLICK HERE to access the photo gallery: In Greece with the Spirito Libero Tour!  We like to communicate with professionals from this sector: architects, decorators and applicators, but also clients, hobbyists, enthusiasts and artists. Giorgio Graesan & Friends has always focused particular attention on informing people about new aspects of its products and its philosophy. We don't want our sense of care to be transformed into torment, but we would like to create a space for all of you in which to share ideas, advice and requirements but also enjoyment, fun and news with us directly. We've thought about it and this is what we've built: A space dedicated to each of you, in which we intend to share useful information, news for professionals and their clients as well as initiatives and news aimed at bringing you closer to us CLICK ON THIS LINK, to register and you'll receive a key to enter the world of news of GIORGIO GRAESAN & FRIENDS.  The season seems to be on our side. The sun has taken the place of the winter cold throughout Italy and is accompanying the SPIRITO LIBERO truck on its return journey towards the north of our peninsula We've met new and old friends in the most beautiful locations along the Adriatic Riviera. The Marche region welcomed us to unique and suggestive sites, as it did during our outward journey, and as you will see from this photo gallery, by CLICKING HERE. Below you'll find details of the upcoming Spirito Libero Tour dates, don't miss it:  Let's not even linger on the history and culture of two regions of Italy that constitute a veritable patrimony for our country. On the other hand, let's dedicate some news to this unique area and to its multi-faceted inhabitants in order to describe the experience of Spirito Libero in Sicily & Calabria. The ability to organise high impact events, both due to the incredible scenery that this land offers, and thanks to the enthusiasm and passion that its inhabitants put into every experience in which they believe, gave us great hopes Well, what happened during those days speaks for itself Below are the dates of the Spirito Libero Tour updated for the next appointments, don't miss out: Aprile Calabria Dal 02 aprile al 07 aprile 2007 Sicilia Dal 09 aprile al 22 aprile 2007 Calabria Campania Dal 23 aprile al 29 aprile 2007 Maggio Lazio Dal 30 aprile al 06 maggio 2007 Abruzzo Molise Marche Umbria Dal 07 maggio al 13 maggio 2007 Toscana...  As you will all know by now, our products COMMUNICATE: Visually speaking, the colours and finishes of the Spatula Stuhhi, Casa dei sogni and Spirito Libero application techniques give rise to a different, new emotion in those who look at them. For some time now, the sense of touch has had an important part to play in the Giorgio Graesan world of colours and Natural Emotions: First the shiny Spatula Stuhhi and then Pelle di Pesca broke away from the concept of 'Do not Touch', allowing those who observe them to feel a complete sensational experience. The same concept lies at the basis of the new Emozioni e Colori Naturali catalogues by Giorgio Graesan: Tiles of TRUE colours and products, with dimensions that are such that clients can experience all the visual and tactile characteristics of our collections. Today a new concept, a new way of bringing all the possible emotions into the homes of our clients has been born: The Spatula Stuhhi catalogue in a CD format and Emozioni in Dolby Surround The first...  Our Spirito Libero truck has been travelling through the provinces of Italy for 2 months now: From the Alps to the Apennines and as far as Salento; from Milan to Lecce, travelling on the Via Emilia and through the Adriatic Riviera. As we well know, all roads lead to Rome, and it is in Rome, in the suggestive tourist port of Ostia that the truck was visited by 15,000 people who couldn't resist taking a peek through its large windows or indeed participating in the planned events. It is still in the city and the surrounding province, ready to share the discovery of Spirito Libero with all our partners scattered throughout the capital! For those of you who Spirito Libero hasn't reached yet, don't worry! Spirito Libero and its tour still have a lot to give to all those who want to participate in this highly suggestive experience. Click here to see the film of the appointment in Pescara at Italiana Parati Click here to see the photos of the Spirito Libero truck at sunset in Rome Below you'll find details...  A preview of the SPIRITO LIBERO AD. This advertisement for Spirito Libero is ironic, it re-launches the sensation of "no limits" that characterises this project / product. One name and one stucco allow you to use your imagination and make you feel YOURSELF, free to create, free to play and why not, free to JOKE AROUND with life and with all those serious things that it is made up of.  Saturday January 27th 2007 was the DEBUT date. a 3 minute clip that describes the first event : SPIRITO LIBERO TOUR Click here for The photo Gallery of Spirito Libero First Event From 10 a.m. to late in the evening, approximately 100 applicators visited the travelling showroom and took part in our application presentation of Spirito Libero and Spatula Stuhhi glossed with Oro Puro and Oro Bianco. A very enjoyable day and a source of great interest. The lorry is quite impressive, all black with orange interiors and gold writing. During transfers, all eyes are on this incredible juggernaut. If you'd like to participate in this game contact our agents, they'd be happy to include you and involve you in this event. Moreover, for further information or creative ideas on how to make this TOUR even more explosive, contact Monica Sala or Giuseppe Noto who will assist you in the manner that you deserve.  As we announced in our letter at the end of December, the news for 2007 is a LORRY! A travelling showroom that will bring SPIRITO LIBERO all over Italy. This is a new experience, to bring us closer to you, so much so that we can arrive on your doorstep, to your squares, to the places where you normally work and which you contribute to making more beautiful. CLICK HERE TO SEE A DIGITAL SIMULATION CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SPIRITO LIBERO CATALOGUE A new location every day, a new emotion every day. We're on our way!  The Norwegian name for Iceland is 'The Land of Ice'. The images of the country which usually spring to mind are devoid of colour: snow white and black lava rock. During the short polar spring, however, green colours dominate the extensive landscape like nowhere else on earth. The natural world here undergoes a constant process of renewal. When snow melts, pure water pours down breathtaking waterfalls onto rich fertile land, allowing low-lying vegetation to thrive from the endless plains to the most inaccessible fjords. Giorgio's search for a green for his COLORI dell' ANIMA finally came up trumps in Iceland. A search which will soon be complete and which is bound to once again enrich the lives of those of us eagerly waiting for the launch of the Colori dell'Anima. Click HERE to see some preview photos!  Every man's dream: the feeling of being a Free Spirit, without restrictions, rules or impositions. This is the name of out latest innovation: Spirito Libero. Imagination, colour and simple application for your creative freedom. In a world overflowing with regulations, laws and prescriptions, you are free to dream and create the colours which move you most for your house, the place where you are master and creator. Spirito Libero is produced using lime, marble dust and natural minerals. Cera del Vecchio and Antichi Sapori are made using beeswax and natural soap. One spatula-applied coat of Spirito Libero and a wax finish (Cera del Vecchio, Antichi Sapori, Oro Puro e Bianco) create an old-fashioned natural surface characteristic of lived-in antiqued stucco walls. The simplicity of the product and its range of colours with different wax coatings make it an open system which lets your imagination run wild.  The applied version of the Casa Dei Sogni catalogue for painters has been available for a fortnight. This useful work tool is a must-have item for painters and is on sale for 50 Euro. It contains a postcard for inclusion on our site, a major reasonably-priced advertising initiative for every painter.  Giorgio Graesan & Friends has been operational since the first of August 2006. There are several reasons for this change: tax reasons; banking matters; advertising aspects. These reasons have already been clarified in other communiqués. But the most significant aspect of this change is of a philosophical nature, it has been outlined in a letter sent to all the FRIENDS, which YOU WILL FIND BY CLICKING HERE , it contains an explanation for the deep-rooted meaning of this new corporate name. WE HOPE THAT YOU ENJOY READING IT.  CASTORO srl was founded in 1984. Twenty-two years ago. At the time the company produced wooden profiles and the name and symbol referred to the sharp toothed beaver who cleverly works wood to build his home. It was a perfect name for us. In 1987 we began experimenting with decorative paints with the Aquaria, tinned wall paints range. This concept of decoration was unheard of at the time and traditional paints rich in plastic resins and produced using technological and colorimetric systems were becoming more and more common. Against the odds we launched the manual and artisan's pigment preparation technology and we re-launched Venetian style Stuccos with Spatula Stuhhi. We invested extensively in marketing to create a niche within the market for those artisans who saw themselves as artists. That niche grew and grew and we now hold an important position within a market that may be small but that is sincere and durable, so much so that we recently celebrated the Fifteenth anniversary of Spatula Stuhhi We...  As post-war children, we know that the United Nations issued a list of the fundamental rights which a man has from the moment he is born. The purpose of this list was to prevent humanity from repeating the barbarity which had been seen in preceding years and to remind every man, present and future, that reciprocal esteem and respect for human differences form the basis of a healthy mind and relationships on our planet. But are our children familiar with this list of fundamental rights? Are they ready to fight and protect them as if they had created them? And will our grandchildren learn about them? For those interested, we are organising distribution of a DVD which was presented during the fair and met with resounding success. We aim to raise awareness of this valuable knowledge which is absolutely vital for building our certainties. Giorgio Graesan -The photo shows music video director Taron Lexton (on the right) and rapper Charles Gee.- Click here for more information on our initiative to...  We spent a week of Emotions and Natural Colours (Emozioni e Colori Naturali) together with all the other participants and met with unprecedented approval: Click here to enter the Saie 2006 galleries Click here to enter Giorgio Graesan's Saie presentation site Click here for more information on our initiative to raise HUMAN RIGHTS awareness We set about making our brand and our philosophy better known by publicising six features day by day: The presentation of the new SPATULA STUHHI OPACO with ANTICHI SAPORI met with the approval of trade professionals and customers who were looking for a matt product which can be applied using just two coats with an Antichi Sapori finish, a period-style wax specially designed for the new look of SPATULA STUHHI OPACO. (Click here to see the relevant page of the manual) The catalogue QUINDICI ANNI of SPATULA STUHHI was warmly received by all those in the trade. It is a presentation of Spatula Stuhhi with the ability to take your breath away, similar to the...  Do you have to wait a week for Pictura? Has your dealer not got la Casa dei Sogni in stock? Do you use the Yellow Pages to help find a Spatula Stuhhi dealer? Help us learn more WITH THIS SHORT QUESTIONNAIRE  Sandro Sciacca was born in Milan in 1951 and began studying photography at the age of 14. After leaving school four years later he signed up as photographer on board the cruise ship Angelina Lauro and spent the next two years travelling round the world, discovering locations and lighting scenarios which broadened his horizons. Since 1975 he has worked for numerous publications including: AD, Max, Grazia, Vogue Bellezza, Brava, Gioia, Amica, Jewels & Watches. His images have been used for important press advertising campaigns including: Grigio Perla, Gatorade, Black&White. At a personal level, to satisfy the need to explore his chosen medium to the full, in May 1988 he presented a personal show at the Merano Kurhaus entitled "Fuori dal Nero" [Out of Black]. In 1997 a series of nudes in which the body takes on the imposing majesty of a landscape received the AFIP [Italian Association of Professional Photographers] award for nude photography. Keeping a close eye on the latest visual perspectives,... Sofia is a truly remarkable woman. We have got to know her through her numerous roles on TV and in the cinema, from CSI Miami to Friends. A dynamic woman with a sharp mind always looking towards the future. A woman who in the relaxing welcoming atmosphere of her home cannot do without the warmth of a stuccoed wall decorated with Castoro stencils. Sofia wanted to reward us when the work was completed by sending us these photos taken especially for a feature which will shortly be published in OK! MAGAZINE in the United States, offered here as a preview in our gallery. To find out more (and there's a lot to find out) about the lovely Sofia, follow this link to the Sofia Milos official website.  This year Castoro srl has devised and planned a major advertising campaign with the objective of broadening awareness of the brands 'LA CASA DEI SOGNI' and 'SPATULA STUHHI' to a wider audience of professionals and potential end customers. The campaign will be published in the daily and periodical press and will last for 5 months, from August to December 2005, with a global investment valued at about 400,000 euro. The plan involves the use of 3 creative subjects and will take shape in 16 publications and 50 ads with different formats and a strong visual impact, resulting in more than 50 million contacts. Click HERE to see the marketing campaign posters The Marketing section is also now up and running and can be reached from the horizontal menu by clicking the 'ABOUT US' option. Alternatively Click HERE  Two deep peaceful eyes. Oozing confidence gazing into Daddy's lens. Sophie is Graesan's third child. Aatika's pregnancy was accompanied by great expectations. Unlike her wild four-year-old brother Monir, the newborn baby girl seems to be balanced and calm, beautiful and serene like her mother; even if it's too early to draw conclusions... Fresh joy for Giorgio and his family, shared here in this little photo gallery  Every day, commitment to the environment and a social conscience move millions of people to strive to improve their lives and the world we all live in. Unrepresented until recently, these people are starting to make themselves heard through positive examples of collaboration with encouraging results. Spatula Stuhhi is sponsoring LIFEGATE RADIO, as you will surely have seen recently on your car radio display: 'LIFEGATE RADIO WITH SPATULA STUHHI'  Always on the go... An old saying goes: If you don't move, then you'll never get to where you want to go. All facets of Art, Cinema, Music, Painting, Poetry...and beautiful women! Castoro blends everything together to bring ideas to life and give space to creativity… Click here to see the backstage photos which preview the next promotional campaign in September...  The right mix of elements for coating any wall in the most beautiful colours in the world. Colours which embody the emotions of the most important cultures on the planet. Apply one or two coats by roller or brush with suitable insulation. Pictura is fully washable and consumption is roughly 150 g/m2. Made using calcium carbonate quarried in Vipiteno, uncoated, brilliant white and supplemented by solvent-free emulsions. Visit the gallery and discover how the simplicity of PICTURA . is created.  La Casa dei Sogni, in which colours come to life, lends itself as the location for the new music video by Lidia, a girl who may be pint-sized but has the determination of a lion. Lidia is not a new face to the world of music and music fans are sure to recognise her. Visit the backstage section created during the making of the video and get ready for the release of her new record...in September!A>.  Curiosity has always played a fundamental role in the evolution of man. All roads must be open to art. The search for suitable creative materials has led a well-known painter to undertake a performance worthy of an art gallery. Franco Farina is a master in the use of oil paints and watercolours. He has experimented using SPATULA STUHHI, combining technique and creativity... This is how a wonderful new 'Application' was created. Visit our Gallery, a title which is better deserved than ever.  The major producers always exhibit the latest innovations in the paint sector at special professional events such as the fairs in Barcelona and Cologne. Cologne's FARBE and Barcelona's CONSTRUMAT this year presented developments in the sector and showcased the unique features of our products. Visit our CONSTRUMAT gallery, SPATULA STUHHI & OSAKA Visit our FARBE gallery, SPATULA STUHHI & MEFFERT  Niccolò Baroni (number 5 in the national rankings) will take part in the 2005 EasyKart Championship and will compete in all races in the Northwest, as well as in the world final in Parma. He will be flanked by Roberto Baroni wearing number 52 (his year of birth and age), thereby forming one of the very few father/son partnerships in the Championship. So this year 2 SPATULA STUHHI karts will be racing!!!! Race calendar for 2005 10 April Ala di Trento 01 May Lonato (Desenzano) 29 May Parma 05 June Gordona (Chiavenna) 03 July Ottobiano (Mortara) 31 July Nizza Monferrato (Cuneo) 19 September Busca (Asti) 23 October Parma (WORLD FINAL)  Reflected in the depths of Spatula Stuhhi is the lovely Samantha De Grenet, special endorser in the advertising campaign we have made, which will be broadcast on ITALIA 1 during the programme CONTROCAMPO. The New York showroom and a Berber Tent are the background locations for the 90 seconds in which, immersed in the magical atmosphere and warmth of our settings, Samantha De Grenet and Graziano Cesari present the following collections on TV: Colori del sole, Colori di Londra, Colori di Portofino, Colori Classici e Colori di New York. We experienced the event together and we are now offering it to you in the form of our photo gallery...A>  Emanuela Folliero. Another wonderful woman who has shown an affinity for art and culture, vital ingredients for SPATULA STUHHI... Once again, after the experience with the lovely Samantha De Grenet, we found ourselves sharing the excitement with a special endorser, who showed her great professionalism as always; but who was clearly moved by the effect of SPATULA STUHHI while strolling through the wonderful setting of our company building, and succeeded in passing it on to the public in a truly UNIQUE way… Visit our Gallery for a backstage photo-report on the TV promotion.B>  A meeting was held on October 2 and 3 where the new Castoro Srl products were presented. Standing out from the rest was our latest item, a new product we have called PRIMUS, for which we have created a new image. Another new item presented at the gathering was a very attractive advertising article: The cigarette case with the 5 color ranges. Finally, the Spatula Stuhhi pants took pride of place. Visit our gallery with photos of these two days.  Niccolò as of the last race in Ala di Trento is officially 2nd in the national Easy Kart 125 ranking (the largest and most popular). By rights he will participate with the number 2 on the front of his car in the Arce world final on October 15-16-17 next to champions like Federico Montoya (Montoya's brother and Columbian champion) and other international representatives. These are the figures as of now: 2. Absolute national standings (ousting some 170 competitors) 2. Absolute Northeast champion (behind only the Australian champion, Sasha Viets, who is also a champion with BMW) 4. Absolute Central champion 6. Absolute Northwest champion (The most difficult area where drivers with 10+ years of experience race) 3. Absolute Bridgestone Winners' Cup... for now (just one more race to go) and this will be another impressive trophy! Click here to see some Spatula Stuhhi & Formula Kart photos.  SAIE 2, is an important event that once again allowed us to find a vast number of clients and appliers this year. The numerous visitors attracted by the novelty, colours, and typically dream setting showed great interest in and appreciation of the demonstrations provided on our collections that followed on from one another in the four corners of our stand non-stop. LA CASA DEI SOGNI undoubtedly enjoyed centre stage, along with the ever-popular SPATULA STUHHI, the natural, craftsman-like, artistic decorating material now available in a new range of colours. This event also introduced newcomers to the spotlight: ENCAUSTO, SOGNI DORATI and SOGNI SVELATI and if you have not come across them yet, see the Art Gallery and Showroom sections of our portal! We wish to thank all of those involved in the five happy days spent together in friendship, which we certainly won't forget.  Starting from February, we are having scheduled meetings with our customers and partners. These meetings, called "New York Colors Experience", are having great success and appreciation among partecipants. You can find the complete list of scheduled events in our Calendar of Events section. We also want to inform you we will be present at Fiera di Bologna SAIE 2, which will be held on 17-21 March 2004. We look forward to meet you there!  Following its enormous success in terms of appreciation among our clients, we decided to extend our Encausto collection. All new items can be seen in the "Decoration Colours" section. The Encausto technique is similar to an ancient wall painting technique used by the Greeks and Romans, who used colours that were mixed with molten wax and spread onto the plaster while hot. This is done using two coats of Spatula Stuhhi and Marmo [marble], as well as a final lighter sealing coat of Spatula Stuhhi Classico.  Started by an Adventure and Research tour to the Contemporary City, I've expressed the Colors of New York, that are born from my interpretation of this incredible city. The Colors of New York are the colors of humanity. Indeed, New York is made up of all cultures, languages, religions, ways of thinking. All times, historical eras, places, races, idioms are present to represent, in just one area, the whole of contemporary mankind. During this research Sandro Sciacca have taken many pictures now exposed permanently at Castoro Srl showroom and in this site. 
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