Venetian Plaster News (for Year 2005)

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, Sandro Sciacca continues
to approach his professional and personal photography with the same enthusiasm
as always, working with top advertising agencies for leading brands including:
Platinum Guild, De Beers, Damiani, Salvini, Valextra, Natuzzi.

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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>.

Creativity
Posted on 24/04/2005

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.