Wednesday, 3 December 2025

Hanging At Luciano Pavarotti's Country Crib

Ahh, to live like an opera rock star! You can pretend for an hour or so, at the country villa of Luciano Pavarotti, near Modena in Italy. Time to go smash a TV or something.

House and grounds. Oh, and a giant Pavarotti portrait, him bursting through a curtain. Subtle.

Living room. Piano, for when inspiration strikes, tuxedo when super hero need strikes. A painting by the master. Pavarotti dabbled.

Big kitchen. Yellow was in that year. Double dishwashers!

Big bedroom and bathroom.

Half the house has been cleared of furniture and is now devoted to trophies and wardrobe. Probably plenty more keepsakes in storage.

Monday, 1 December 2025

Building The Brand At The Enzo Ferrari Museum

Wait, there's more than one Ferrari museum? Yes! So many fancy cars, so little warehouse space. For those people in disbelief, an explanation: The museum in Maranello concentrates on racing while the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena focuses on the man and what he made. Got it?

Enough words, let's see some wheels. Patience, let's start with the original factory building.

Plotting and planning. Globe for taking over the world inspiration. "We need to be dominating Oslo!" Where it all begins, big engines.

The grand showroom. Super cars and super duper cars.

Drawers of finishing options. "Can I get you in some blue leather today?" Getting crazy with performance and body color. No one will see you coming, you'll already be gone.

All excess aside, the Enzo Ferrari Museum features a beautiful parade of iconic street models that span the decades.