On 26th November 1944, Florence Foster Jenkins passed away. To celebrate her, we will tell you the real story of a fake soprano.
Alan Moore, an extraordinary gentleman
Celebrating Alan Moore’s birthday, let’s talk about one of the favorite themes of this blog, the world of comics and illustration. In fact, it was a few weeks ago, exactly since the story of the life and works of Roy Lichtenstein, the king of comics, that we hadn’t addressed the topic. But, like the best…
A Staiway to Heaven…for half a century!
Led Zeppelin’s song Stairway to Heaven turns 50 today. One of the songs that became legend, let’s find out together how.
Léon Theremin, the man with good vibrations
What is the connection between Léon Theremin, inventor of the instrument that bears his name, and Beach Boys’ Good Vibrations? Find this out and much more in today’s issue.
Spoon River Anthology: from the grave…to us
Trick or treat? Today at Zoa Studio we’ll do with a treat: the book Spoon River Anthology. The most suitable reading on Halloween.
Pan’s Labyrinth, between real and fantastic
On October 20, 2006, the masterpiece Pan’s Labyrinth, a symbolic but also historical film, was released in Mexico, the birthplace of director Guillermo del Toro. Let’s take a deep-dive into it.
Born to be (Oscar) Wilde!
On the occasion of the anniversary of Oscar Wilde’s birth, we summarize the life and works of this incredible Irish author
Eddie Van Halen, one year without a legend
Today, one year after his death, we talk about the legend Eddie Van Halen. A musician who got paid with a case of beer for a guitar solo for the equally legendary Michael Jackson. Discover everything here!
Roy Lichtenstein, the king of comics
On the occasion of the anniversary of Roy Lichtenstein’s death, we will be your guide to discover the life and works of this pop-art genius.
The Phantom of the Opera…sing for us
One of the most famous and long-living musicals, The Phantom of the Opera, was not actually born for theatre but as a novel, exactly on the 23rd September 1909, that is why we celebrate and talk about it today.