Alice Sinno the Inimitable FW 2019

ISSUE 05 FW 2019

ROLEX GIRAGLIA The inimitable I AM GENOVA Starting from Genoa, and looking far ahead An experience as vast as the sea San Giorgio del Porto shipyard ROAD TO TOKYO 2020 Francesca Bergamo - Alice Sinno colophon_ index_ editorial_ I AM GENOVA – Editorial Direction 04’ Rolex Giraglia Roberto Carcano The inimitable For Slam’s 40th anniversary, we city and nearby area of the (former) wanted to give the city a gift, and Morandi Bridge. The evening closed Project Management today we will tell you all about it. We with an immersive screening of the Chiara Bailoni 10’ Navygator Man&Child could have chosen to celebrate this faces, sounds and words of our Genoa. Art Direction special milestone by talking about Carlotta Bottino ’ I AM GENOVA us, but we preferred instead to pay In the pages of this issue of I 18 tribute to the city where we were AM THE MAG, you will find some Art Assistant Starting from Genoa, born and bred. stories about the city, beginning Katayoon Karimipour and looking far ahead with one from Mayor Marco Bucci Contributors This homage is called I AM GENOVA, who, despite all his commitments, Luca Antonini 30’ An evening and consists of a photographic including those as Commissioner in Paola Bertelli at Palazzo Ducale study of the city through its people the rebuilding of the bridge, wanted Virginia Colotto 24 May 2019 Marco Dellasette and its greatest qualities. The to be here with us and convey a Lucia Maccà pictures were taken by Settimio powerful message. Enrico Toso 34’ Yellowoman Benedusi, a great man and This gift to the city has touched Women at the helm photographer who deeply loves the conscience of the people, Photos Settimio Benedusi Genoa, and was able to perfectly strengthened existing ties and Studio De Sandre 38’ An experience as capture the city’s character. This helped build new relationships. Cesare Medri vast as the sea community event, from 20 to 26 This is why the person writing this Martina Orsini San Giorgio del Porto May, involved the keen participation editorial is also proud to say “I AM Fabrizio Pezzoli shipyard of the entire city (and beyond too): GENOVA”. Tiziano Scaffai Ginevra Scialpi citizens, institutes and eminent 40’ Palermo associations (from IIT to the Istituto Special thanks to The new Slam Store Gaslini paediatric hospital, the Roberto Carcano Antica Farmacia S. Anna Acquario di Genova aquarium, the Settimio Benedusi Italian Yacht Club, the old shops and Botteghe Storiche - Camera di Commercio 42’ Tech Match Marco Bucci Tech à porter the Andrea D’Oria high school). Cantieri San Giorgio Del Porto Istituto Giannina Gaslini Road To Tokyo 2020 During that week, Palazzo Ducale IIT - Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia 46’ Francesca Bergamo became our headquarters: with a Occupy Albaro large space that was complemented Palazzo Ducale Alice Sinno every day with new incoming photos, Nicolò Reggio Yacht Club Italiano and a photo shoot set where people patiently awaited their turn to take part in this “portrait” collection from the renowned photographer. By the end of the week, 1332 faces had been photographed.

Print Palazzo Ducale also hosted an Grafiche Mambretti evening gala for friends including the – Councillor of Culture for the Ligurian I AM - Issue 05 Regional Authority, Ilaria Cavo, the FW 2019 Mayor Marco Bucci, Marcello Lippi, Luca Bizzarri and Paolo Kessisoglu Slam who, with many other artists and Piazza Alessi, 1 the association Occupy Albaro, are 16128 Genova Italy developing specific initiatives for the slam.com

02’03” ROLEX GIRAGLIA The inimitable

By Paola Bertelli

The smallest boat was 9.5 metres long, the biggest almost 6 times larger. Nobody wants to miss out on this regatta. 241 miles that have made the cliff side of the Giraglia, in northern Corsica, famous and legendary. Nicolò Reggio, President of the Yacht Club Italiano, (Italian Yacht Club, YCI) in Genoa, explains the value and secret behind this event.

04’05” 243 people set off at the starting line in the gulf of Saint-Tropez for the 67th edition of the long-distance Giraglia race – the heart and closing competition of a week of sailing, that began on 7 June with the Sanremo- Saint-Tropez regatta and was followed by three days of coastal trials.

The regatta, organised by the Italian Yacht Club in collaboration with the Sanremo Yacht Club, Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez (the Saint- Tropez Nautical Society), the Yacht Club de France and, for 2019, the Yacht Club de Monaco, is today a “must-do” event. Proof of this can be seen in Armando Grandi, the 92-year-old shipowner of the Gibian who came to Giraglia after competing all over the world: “I missed it before and I definitely didn’t want to miss it this time.”

This year the northwest wind of 30 knots and the rough sea helped the Maxi size boats. Surfing up to a speed of 24 knots, Rambler 88 took the line honours, manned by the best in New Zealand sailing. It was a wild ride, but hopes of a record were crushed by a decisive drop in the wind around 10 miles from the finishing line.

“No record? A good reason to try the event again” said George David, the owner. And while the line honours went to Rambler, the overall victory was taken by another Maxi boat, Caol Ila R: in fact, this year the large yachts walked off with all the honours.

06’07” Nicolò Reggio President of YCI Genoa

For the Italian Yacht Club (YCI), were met with wind or calm seas, the big boats met the small ones: a the oldest yacht club in the because of the beauty of the boats, fabulous sight for those spectating Mediterranean, what does the big or small. And behind all this is and sailing! Giraglia, the oldest offshore the YCI, which ensures its historical regatta in the Mediterranean, value. The 68th Giraglia will arrive in mean? Genoa. What relationship does YCI For YCI, the Giraglia is a jewel in For the last 2 years, at Saint-Tropez have with the city? the crown. It represents the history you have separated the sectors of Although it may not be apparent, YCI of sailing and seafarers: men and the coastal Maxi race and Swan brings an added value to the city. women who have allowed it to grow, One Design. Why? Genoa has an important history, change, keep up with the times, and Super-technological and professional yachting was born here, and YCI, become what it is today. boats like the 72’ or the Nautor One through its members, has always Design require more technical and played a leading role. Genoa can And what were the key steps in this competitive routes. This is how we greatly benefit from the YCI, and for development? raise the competition for this event. us it is essential to have its support Adding the coastal races at Saint- But the long-distance race remains for other important events, along with Tropez and Genoa to the arrival untouched, as it should do, being the their positive impacts on the city. ports. They are the ones that same for everybody with everyone increased the number of boats. sailing together. We want to ensure The long-distance events are that this is a crossroads between increasingly popular. Why? The Giraglia today is more than professionals and amateurs. That’s People like the regattas and their a race, it’s a brand. What’s the the name of the game. surroundings. The Giraglia has the secret? long-distance races, but also the It is a fully-fledged brand in every What is your most thrilling moment coastal trials, the Sanremo regatta, way, which we created to bring value. of the Giraglia? the Rolex party and the fireworks... The importance of the Giraglia can The start. Last year, I decided to let people look for a one-of-a-kind be seen in all those involved because the little ones set off first and then atmosphere both on land and at sea. they have participated, because they the larger ones, meaning that at the arrived first or last, because they exit point of the gulf of Saint-Tropez,

A changing race In its 67 editions, the Giraglia has set off once from Cannes, 5 times from Le Lavandou, 14 times from Toulon, 22 times from Sanremo and 25 times from Saint-Tropez. And it has arrived twice in Monaco, twice in Le Lavandou, 3 times in Saint-Tropez, 16 times in Toulon, 18 times in Genoa and 26 times in Sanremo.

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MAN Short Jacket Ocean D15 | Sweatshirt D154 | Trousers B70 | Shoe Prince Evo JUNIOR Short Jacket JR Sailing Winter | Sweatshirt D193 | Trousers D400 This is the idea that inspired Slam A key anniversary and the chance to themselves. These citizens were the artist. Day by day, the photos were I AM GENOVA to tell the story of an important pay homage to Genoa, launching a central figures of the I AM GENOVA taken, printed and hung on a large milestone, starting from its hometown, community project bearing the city’s project, a community photo shoot board, gradually revealing a portrait Starting from Genoa Genoa. identity. and public event. of the city itself. This project is a photographic story and looking far ahead of the Genoese people to capture For a week, the stunning backdrop The 40th anniversary provided Slam the true essence of the city, with the of Palazzo Ducale became a with an opportunity to give the city creative inspiration of photographer huge photography studio, where the chance to be a creator, central By Roberto Carcano Settimio Benedusi and the help the people of the city went to be figure and spectator. and contribution of the citizens photographed free of charge by the

18’19” SETTIMIO BENEDUSI MARCO BUCCI Photographer Mayor

I was born in Liguria, in Imperia. The I became even less of a sailor, despite I wanted to take part in the ‘I am Lega Navale (Sailing Club) of Porto continuing to ceaselessly sail the seas Genova’ project both as a citizen Maurizio was home to my childhood of the world, from the most peaceful to and in my role as Mayor to thank friendships, messing around and sport those windswept by the terrible Roaring Slam – the organisers and promoters (more for the other kids, I was never Forties. You have no idea how many of this initiative – and to take part really one for it...) times I circumnavigated the terrible in the 40th anniversary celebration First you learned how to sail the Cape Horn, even against the wind! of this company which is so closely Optimist dinghies, then the 420s So, you can imagine my joy when I intertwined with our city and our and finally the 470 category. To be was called on by Slam (those great history, our characteristics, and our honest, I was always a little afraid: a sportspeople, those who really went traditions. Their entrepreneurship strong wind, tall waves and great tides to sea while I simply read about it, allows them to look to the future and fascinated me more in storybooks than those who only and always had their adapt to the technological challenges in reality. fantastic oilskin jackets!) to celebrate of this millennium, with a head for Who knows how many times I read their 40th anniversary. They chose to business that can set a great example and re-read A Vagabond of the South do this with a project that is ingenious to others for its enterprise, ability, Seas by Moitessier, with a title that and staggeringly generous: a tribute to professionalism, industriousness and itself hooks in readers! I travelled like Genoa, with a photographic essay of determination. The homage that Slam that, sailing through pages and pages the faces of those who live there and has decided to pay the city is truly of books. work in its superb establishments. unusual, something very precious and Then, at the age of 20, I went to It was a wonderful week, that was rich, original, which I have welcomed as a Milan with the dream of becoming a moving and exciting: thank you Genoa, real tribute to the people of Genoa. professional photographer: I am afraid and thank you Slam! Genoa is a city on the move, and we as its custodians are committed to its redevelopment, to helping it grow and become famous in Italy and around the world. Genoa, with its naval port and industry history, is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination, enjoyed by non- locals above all as a city of art and culture, full to the brim with hidden and unexpected beauties. Genoa is a city that hides itself, not revealing itself at first glance, and so therefore piques were still able to show a powerful spirit shines through those faces. I think curiosity and brings out the pleasure of of solidarity, a great deal of dignity that what makes Genoa special are discovery. and the strength to deal with such the unique qualities that have always an event, joining together to look to characterised its people – a reserved I believe that Genoa is also loved as a the future. The people of Genoa were nature, seriousness, pragmatism, sea-based city, which offers the chance able to transform this incident into an determination and caution (their to do water sports in a particularly opportunity for growth, including from famed “you never know” nature...), suitable climate, as well as being a city a moral point of view. I think that we their grumbly disposition, but also with gastronomic specialties such as set an example for the whole country, an extraordinary ability to open up pesto and focaccia flatbread to name and we wish to continue to do so in the with enthusiasm to huge displays but two... future as well. of generosity, selflessness, joining together and remaining as one, despite The collapse of the Morandi Bridge last I think that the collective photo the headwind and the rough sea, year was a cruel blow to the city. In that shoot I AM GENOA has captured the moving towards a safe and shared immense28’29” tragedy, the people of Genoa spirit of the city in its entirety, which harbour. 20’21” Yacht Club Italiano (Italian Yacht Club) Nicolò Caffarena

The Italian Yacht Club has turned 140. It is the spirit that fires up a team Founded in Genoa and inextricably during a race, or during a long crossing; linked to the surrounding waters — just being united, stronger and more think that the Genoa sail was born tenacious, understanding each other here during one of our boat races in without a word but simply with a look. the Twenties, and is still used today The character of each and every worldwide (where everyone calls it just Genoese is clear in each portrait – the that, “Genoa”). determination, the pride, the untamed We were born in Genoa, sailing is our temperament of every seafarer. The oxygen, the wind our heartbeat, this emotion in attending the viewing of is the DNA of the Italian Yacht Club. the portraits at Palazzo Ducale was It was a great honour, and was truly overwhelming, it made us all feel closer ANTICA FARMACIA S. ANNA (The Old Sant’Anna Pharmacy) powerful and touching, to be chosen even without knowing each other, just Frate Ezio by Slam to feature in the extraordinary as during a sailing trip. portraits by Settimio Benedusi. As General Secretary of the Italian What does I AM GENOVA mean I AM GENOVA was conceived six Let’s talk a bit about you and what Many club members, regardless of Yacht Club, I can only thank Slam to you? months before the collapse of the you do. Basically, what makes the age or years of membership in the for everything, for the emotions this It is a one-of-a-kind event. Of all the Morandi Bridge: do you think this Old Pharmacy of Sant’Anna of the Club, were delighted to participate in initiative has stirred within this city, events that have taken place in Genoa tragedy strengthened the spirit of Discalced Carmelites Fathers so this brilliant initiative. It is the call of and for having allowed our Club to take over the last few years, this one is solidarity among the Genoese, and special (even if I can already see it)? the ocean, the call of our city, which part. surely the most exciting and moving Italians generally? Our old pharmacy, Sant’Anna, is in recent times has been buffeted by for me. The Sant’Anna Pharmacy On one hand, certainly: this tragic special both for its location (where it storms of every kind. is the oldest store in Genoa: many incident in Genoa made us all feel is like jumping centuries back in time) photographers and film crews have closer to each other and the rest of and for the untiring work carried out by been here, with their lenses focused on Italy. On the other hand, unfortunately, a religious order of 15 brothers, who the people and also the places. many people still think of it as a city since the 1600s have worked to help paralysed and hindered by the collapse people live better lives, from a spiritual What did being a part of it all mean of the bridge, choosing to visit other and physical wellbeing perspective. to you? places instead. I’ve heard that a lot Furthermore, the most important value It was truly moving and made me feel lately. Obviously, the road access is that of welcoming people, so that involved. I am often photographed in system is not what it was before the cures and treatments provided the pharmacy for magazines and photo the accident, but it has improved (still made up according to traditional shoots, but this time, being personally considerably and this has been formulas), along with a change in involved, was special for me. There confirmed by those who live near the lifestyle, can bring about a real was an instant, special bond with all Morandi Bridge area. difference. the crew, starting with Settimio. It was really amazing, both here in the Slam is the creator and promoter pharmacy and then at the Palazzo of the I AM GENOVA project, Ducale exhibition. celebrating 40 years of the company with a homage to the city: in your What is the Genoa experience for opinion, has this tribute effectively those not from the city in your embodied the essence of the city? opinion? Yes, I would say that this tribute to Over the last few years, there has been Genoa reflects the spirit of the city. We a great rediscovery of Genoa by are seen as people who are reserved tourists. Brimming with art and culture, and not so welcoming: I maintain that as well as being one of the largest this is not true once you get past the historic centres in Europe, many tourists first impressions, and an event like this do not expect such a delightful city. helps prove it.

22’23” Mario Zelaschi - ICT Technician

What is the Genoa experience for with life and souls that wander This is why Genoa will never be those not from the city in your through lit squares, dark corners and appreciated by those who arrive opinion? winding alleyways. It is a living being, from outside, trying to understand Genoa is a one-of-a-kind city. full of powerful and bitter tastes and and explain her in a few hours; but It combines art and culture, a aromas. Fish, spices, ethnic foods: whoever knows how to accept and thousand-year history, a wealth of if we were to step back in time, discover this city gradually, corner by ancient treasures and undiscovered when the Republic was in its prime, corner, will remain in love for life, in corners only seen by a few, with the the place would not be that much a unique relationship of frustration needs and contradictions of a former different. There was little floorspace, and love. trading and current industrial city. everything was built up, in new areas full of fancy buildings for rich Having always been a city driven merchants and old districts for by money, it has shaped its sailors, lowlifes and prostitutes. This geographical qualities to its was the heart of the Mediterranean, increasing needs, bringing together and even though today it may seem IIT - Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia arts and styles from all over the like a shadow of its past, Genoa Christian Vassallo - Researcher world, welcoming and at times remains authentic and mysterious, integrating peoples and cultures, challenging and hostile; an old lady What does I AM GENOVA mean to Genoa is built. called “angels of the mud” in 2011 and always with profits in mind. The dressed up in frills and fancies with you? 2014. And this was all well before the historic centre is perhaps the most rotten, stinking bowels, haughty and Genoa is my city. After more than What is the Genoa experience for collapse of the Morandi Bridge. characteristic area of the city: it is proud, fascinating yet repugnant, four years abroad, I decided to come those not from the city in your not clean and tidy, a jewel box for enchanting those who accept her but back because, of course, I missed opinion? Slam is the creator and promoter tourists, but a beating heart, teeming rejecting those who pass judgment. walking along Corso Italia, Nervi, Pegli, Good question: either you like Genoa of the I AM GENOVA project, Boccadasse and all those little hidden or you don’t. It’s a long and narrow celebrating 40 years of the company corners of paradise. city, a port city, a city that could surely with a homage to the city: in your However, Genoa is more than this: it offer more. Genoa is a city to discover, opinion, has this tribute effectively is a city of ‘mugugnoni’ (grumblers), to pursue, which reveals itself little embodied the essence of the city? of Genoa and Sampdoria locals, of by little only if you have the patience Genoa is not just sea, private beaches people from the Riviera di Ponente to know it inside and out. The alleys, and motorway tailbacks. We are a and the Riviera di Levante, who, in greatly symbolic of Genoa, often collection of stories that this project a moment of need, set aside their scare the tourists, but they hide rare has entirely captured, telling the tales individual flags and join together under wonders. In my opinion, Genoa is through the faces of the people of a single one – that of St George’s generally liked by all; the irritating thing Genoa. Cross, our city’s symbol. is that it could be better maintained, I AM GENOVA has been a wonderful cleaner, tidier and more organised for In a nutshell, what makes the Italian initiative for revealing the faces of all visitors. Institute of Technology (IIT) special? these people who, especially in the last Genoa is first and foremost a port city, few years, have managed to stand up I AM GENOVA was conceived six where the biggest companies work and start again in this city overlooking months before the collapse of the in that sector. The IIT is a black spot the sea and hidden by mountains. Morandi Bridge: do you think this on a white canvas – not only does it tragedy strengthened the spirit of allow for development in a sector of What does it mean to be a part of it? solidarity among the Genoese, and excellence which is totally different Being part of this initiative was a bit Italians generally? from the other large companies, like when you go to donate blood: it’s The people of Genoa have always been but it gives the people of Genoa the not something you do for yourself, but open to discussion and exchanging chance to interact with an international for the community. Providing my face ideas, among themselves and with environment, and see with their own quite simply allowed the photographer others. That said, we are also very eyes how unity leads to success. Settimio Benedusi to tell yet another willing to help in times of need, just story, another small brick on which think of the work carried out by the so- 24’25” Occupy Albaro Ugo Rota - Vice President

For me, I AM GENOVA was a chance Slam. In my neighbourhood, Albaro, out the best in the Genoa population, to see a great photographer in action, the jacket was an absolute must- with countless gestures of solidarity. and to celebrate the anniversary of have, so for us at the Occupy Albaro Just like a Slam item of clothing, a brand which is very close to me: association it seemed natural to be the people of Genoa are tough, because Slam, for the people of excited about Settimio’s call. impenetrable, straightforward and Genoa and particularly my generation, We are a group of friends who decided practical – all of which can be seen in is practically part of the family. I to spend a little of our free time on their faces in the wonderful photos by remember clearly when it arrived on social initiatives, preserving the spirit Settimio, exhibited at Palazzo Ducale the market, of how I boasted to my of “companionship” from our youth, for I AM GENOVA. Milan friends at the sea that this new the era when Slam was born. To So, I raise a glass to the 40th birthday brand, this clothing, was born in my have a bit of fun, we organise charity of my favourite windbreaker (I still have city. People used to say “I’m wearing events or improvement projects for it) and my marvellous city, that is truly Slam” instead of a “windbreaker”, a the neighbourhood, united by a deep unforgettable. sign of how successful the products love of our city. The same love that had become. Slam showed when it came up with SYNERGIKA For us students in the 1980s this great gift for Genoa. A sincere gift, Annalisa Alcinesio practically living on our Vespa scooters, expecting nothing in return, exactly as that jacket was, and is, the best true (and many) Genoese do when they What does I AM GENOVA mean professional performers. has this tribute effectively embodied protection against seasonal colds. You offer a hand to someone. to you? the essence of the city? could live without a windscreen, that We have seen incredible examples of I found the I AM GENOVA project What is the Genoa experience for I find this campaign very original were used by older people and so a this recently, after the collapse of the really interesting, both from a those not from the city in your because it ties the brand to the city bit uncool, but not without your trusty Morandi Bridge. That tragedy brought “sociological” point of view (as it opinion? and its faces, without focusing too gave us a cross-sectional glimpse of I have a lot of non-Genoese friends much on the “product”. our city in terms of age, professions, and colleagues who were delighted to ethnic groups, gender, etc.), and from take part in this initiative because they Let’s talk a bit about you and what a “psychological” perspective, as it truly feel part of the city – some for you do. Briefly: what makes sYnergiKa drew out our sense of belonging and sentimental reasons, others for work- special? cohesion as citizens. related reasons. sYnergiKa is a dynamic sports association, founded in Genoa in 2014. What did it mean to be a part of it? I AM GENOVA was conceived six It is the product of a collaborative I felt honoured to be contacted as months before the collapse of the partnership of professionals from many a representative of an entity which Morandi Bridge: do you think this different artistic, sport and recreational is considered to be one of the finest tragedy strengthened the spirit of backgrounds, all connected by the aspects of our city. sYnergiKa, the solidarity among the Genoese, and shared goal of creating a wholesome sports association that I represent Italians generally? place to meet and grow while practising and manage together with my partner For the Genoese, it was certainly a stab acrobatic and circus skills. sYnergiKa Giancarlo Strano, is the first and in the heart for the city. An unexpected is an association of professional biggest circus school in our city. Four blow, unimaginable and an even more performers in acrobatics and circus years ago, when we opened, we were painful event for this reason. Just as skills, as well as being a circus school. considered trailblazers (or crazy?!), with the recent flood disaster, the The association promotes circus skills launching this project in a city that was Genoese displayed a deep sense as an educational tool, a means of seen as “dead”, “old” and “stagnant”. of unity and compassion during the expression, and an opportunity for And yet the huge popularity and aftermath of this incident. complete self-reflection to guarantee enthusiasm that surrounded our individual mental and physical initiative, the discipline, and the moral Slam is the creator and promoter of wellness. sYnergiKa is a place where values that we teach have proven the I AM GENOVA project, celebrating creativity takes shape! we were right to do this. Today we 40 years of the company with a have 700 students and a team of 25 homage to the city: in your opinion,

26’27” Istituto Giannina Gaslini Maura Macciò, Miriam Flore, Stefano Castagnola

What does I AM GENOVA mean possibly been muted by the Ligurian Let’s talk a bit about you and what to you? temperament, that had however never you do. In a nutshell, what makes An important communicative event for completely disappeared. Likewise, the Istituto Gaslini special? Genoa. Italians did not fail to show the sense The Istituto Giannina Gaslini is one of solidarity and closeness that has of the largest and most important What is the Genoa experience for always united us all. paediatric hospitals in Italy and those not from the city in your Europe. What makes the hospital opinion? Slam is the creator and promoter special is the continuing search for They see it as a city of transit and a of the I AM GENOVA project, the best possible treatment through bridging point to other destinations, celebrating 40 years of the company specialisation in care and therapies, but it leaves them in awe when it is with a homage to the city: in your research and ongoing training. truly discovered. opinion, has this tribute effectively The Gaslini is the regional headquarters embodied the essence of the city? of the Department of Paediatric I AM GENOVA was conceived six With this birthday event, Slam, having Emergencies and Admissions, the months before the collapse of the always been recognised as a company Trauma Centre, the Level 3 Neonatal BOTTEGHE STORICHE (Historic Shops) Morandi Bridge: do you think this hailing from Genoa, certainly offered and Transport Reference Centre, and tragedy strengthened the spirit of the city an opportunity to get to know many other regional reference centres. Elena Manara - Genoa Chamber of Commerce solidarity among the Genoese, and itself and become known with a strong We take great care of our little patients Italians generally? impact. If eyes are the mirror of the and their families, particularly ensuring A thought for Carla. I wrote and sent a desire to celebrate with the city. are proud to be so. The city’s response to this awful and soul, the decision to immortalise the that they feel comfortable and that in (late) these few words about the The people of Genoa believed in us, So, I give a heartfelt thanks to Slam tragic event of the bridge collapsing gazes of people who live in this city their rights are respected, as well as initiative. And today I am pleased to appreciated us, as did the many and the project organisers for having was one of an incredible fortitude, was the perfect way to capture the soul guaranteeing the safety of patients and have been a bit hesitant in replying, tourists that flock to our streets and reinforced this sentiment within us, unearthing a solidarity that had of the city itself. healthcare professionals. because I want to dedicate this squares daily. that of belonging to our city and its message to a wonderful lady who Of course, among all the photographed history, which for a week made us unfortunately left us too soon: Carla individuals, you could not miss the feel like the stars of an installation at Gardino, a friend of Genoa who did upstanding citizens. I am not talking Palazzo Ducale. so much for our city with commitment about the “powers that be”, but and professionalism, associating her rather the owners of the old shops, Dear Carla, I don’t know whether you name with Slam, the company who who wholeheartedly welcomed were able to see what happened in our has provided us with this fantastic our invitation to celebrate and be city, but I know you would have loved initiative! photographed. These shops feel like it. Thanks again for this gift, for which It is fantastic because it set out to an integral part of the city, shaping I am sure Genoa will be grateful to you involve all of Genoa in this celebration the city’s identity, shops that form forever. of the city, in a particular time in our a prestigious heritage which must history, inviting everyone to show their absolutely be preserved because age- faces, their gazes (often a little sly), old arts cannot be lost; these shops their smiles (often a little tense). And with furnishings and old machinery are in the midst of them all, our Mayor, ‘living monuments’, proof of that subtle almost as if he were ready to hug them running thread that links the Genoa of in a gesture of solidarity and fraternal today to the city of the past. friendship. These are shops that the people of It was important and brilliant to see Genoa, and further afield, have formed us photographed and hanging up a bond of fondness and affinity with. together, to show that Genoa is back And I think all of us identified with the on track! initiative because I AM GENOVA is a And when I say all, I really do mean feeling that unites us regardless of our all! Young, old, local “celebrities”, political beliefs or football teams. We and perfect strangers – all united by are Genoese, we are GENOVA, and we 28’29” Celebrating Genoa, our beloved Genoa, means An evening bringing it to the forefront, paying homage while taking a back seat. In those special moments at Palazzo such as 2019 when Slam turns 40 (after a Ducale lifetime spent in Genoa), it would be easy to give 24 May 2019 into the temptation of hogging the limelight and talking about oneself. But the I AM GENOVA initiative and the evening event of 24 May have shown how the temptation never even crossed our minds. Ilaria Cavo - Councillor of the Regional Authority of Liguria Serena Bertolucci and Luca Bizzarri - Palazzo Ducale and Slam’s Federico Repetto

Luca Becce - CEO of Slam (left) Luigi Negri - President of FINSEA

Paolo Kessisoglu Marcello Lippi and the Insuperabili (‘Unbeatables’) Settimio Benedusi and the Mayor of Genoa Marco Bucci

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36’37” An experience as vast as the sea San Giorgio del Porto shipyard

San Giorgio del Porto is a During the Second World War, “In terms of our work, we call it What are your main markets? It has been quite a journey for Over the years, we have built up shipyard founded in 1928 as the workshops were destroyed by a cross between craftsmanship Our client portfolio is generally very you. How would you like it to good relationships with various bombing, and the shipyard was and surgery,” explained the CEO diverse and above all international. continue over the next few years? firms in the holding (Genova a site for repairs and foundry forced to be transferred to the Ferdinando Garrè. “In 2012, we We cover all market sectors, from Our mission is ongoing Industrie Navali), and together work. Located inside the north of the country, to produce completed a comprehensive passenger boats to container improvement, in terms of expertise, with the Cantieri Mariotti, Chantier Port of Genoa, it covers a agricultural equipment. Only at restyling of the Costa Romantica, ships, from oil to gas tankers, safety and environmental Naval de Marseille and the floorspace of 31,000 square the end of the war did San Giorgio adding three bridges and replacing from offshore units to RORO Cargo protection. We invest a lot in shipyard that we are setting up del Porto return to Genoa, widely the engines: as a result, it became (ships that carry cars or other research and development as well in Piombino, we try to offer an metres, with 1200 linear expanding its sphere of activity. the Costa neoRomantica. 4-wheeled vehicles) and military as training, and we have a young all-round service based on metres of suitably equipped But that’s not all: over time we ships. Traditionally, the cruise and dynamic team of engineers flexibility and experience. mooring area. The Fifties proved to be a glorious have adapted a container ship to market is our biggest sector: we and project managers. So, ultimately, our goal is to decade for Italian shipyards. make it suitable for the transport have a long history as repairers, San Giorgio del Porto has always continue contributing to this This was the period in which the of chemical products. We modified and we can complete complex looked to the future and to market wonderful journey spanning over shipyard worked heavily on ship the length of an oil tanker from projects within very tight deadlines. developments; it’s no coincidence 90 years. conversions, resulting in innovative 355m to 300m: a work where we Also, the possibility of having large that we were the first shipyard vessels. It was quite common for a didn’t even bring the boat into port, port basins in Marseilles at our in the Italian naval demolition mixed, loose cargo transport boat as we just created a waterproof disposal helps, because nowadays register and we have the ISO to be transformed into a potential barrier around the area involved there are very few chances for 30000 certification. In this field, oil tanker, or new cabin spaces to and left it floating in the middle shipowners to dry dock in the the demolition of the Concordia be built into a ferry. of the sea. We also carried out the Mediterranean with ships of a was a very complex project, maybe Today’s projects are much more biggest and most crucial demolition capacity of 4000-5000 passengers the most complex of its kind ever, complex, focusing on advanced and removal project ever: for the (100,000 tonnes plus). but it was successfully completed engineering, safety and environment. Costa Concordia cruise ship”. nonetheless.

38’39” In every corner of Palermo, you can smell the sea’s scent for mannequins and accessories. Palermo and feel the wind caressing your skin. And if you take a The unrefined iron of the double-height bookcase - one for Slam Shop stroll through the city centre, you cannot possibly miss the models and the other for sizes - catches the eye along with Slam Shop. the children’s department. Like love A sign wraps all the way around the outer perimeter, The frames made from recycled sails create an evocative at first sight framing the windows of the two main store fronts. effect of light and shadow on the items, while the movable One is customised with the Slam logo, whilst the other furnishings give life and energy to the whole setting. presents content and the brand’s corporate activity via an Gradually, as you head to the cash desk area and the LED video screen. The effect is that of a wave which gently changing rooms, the lowered false ceiling makes for an Concept Design: draws in customers. increasingly intimate atmosphere. WEA - Enrico Toso Let’s take a look. Bringing us back to the real world are the geographical Inside the shop, there is a movable screen that turns back coordinates, a feature of all the brand’s retail outlets, and on itself and transforms from a showcase into a backwall the unfaltering pride of the Slam logo.

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44’45” Francesca Bergamo, practically born at sea, is one Alice Sinno, born 1992. Always a sportswoman, a ROAD TO of the best young talents in the Italian Sailing Team. sailor since the age of 18. Together with Francesca Bergamo, she has #justonemission: Tokyo 2020. TOKYO You are 21 years old, how long have you been going out to sea? Alice, you’re from Rome: how come you have the sea 2020 Always, I’d say. I was born and live in Trieste, a city in your blood? where sailing is in the air and where attending a sailing Ever since I was a child, I have practised all kinds of By Lucia Maccà school, as a summer camp, is pretty normal. I started sports, my parents are athletes and my brother also competing on the Optimist dinghy, then continued to sail competes in the Italian Athletics Federation. After years as a youngster on the single Laser 4.7 and Laser Radial, of athletics, I decided to devote myself completely to before finally moving on to the Olympic class 49er FX. sailing. My first encounter with the sport was in a student Francesca and Alice: championship, then I immediately started competing in adrenaline, commitment and Tokyo 2020. You tried swimming, skating, athletics and then you the 470 class. chose sailing - why? – I began sailing just for fun, and I never thought that it Back onshore, what do you do? would become my passion. Then it started to take over I am studying Medicine at the Sapienza University of my life, also becoming my job. Rome, although it’s not at all easy to keep up with courses and compete professionally at the same time. For a person from Trieste like you, the wind is everything, isn’t it? Tell us something about surfing, how much do you Yes, it’s the air that I breathe! enjoy it? My hobbies are water sports, for sure; I love them all, Do sailing and psychology go hand in hand? although sailing is the one that I am best at. I’d say I juggle my sporting life with my university studies. I love surfing is one of my favourites. psychology, it also helps me to face the sea, and I would like to specialise in sports psychology. Name one person or thing you turn to in your life? My grandma Itala, a wonderful woman and a huge fan You’ve been competing with Alice for a year now, how of mine. FRANCESCA BERGAMO do you get on? We’ve both got strong characters. Her competitiveness You and Francesca are a close-knit pair: what brings th 2019: 6 place in the final pushes me to try harder all the time. Finding the right you closer and what sets you apart? stage of the World Cup balance was not easy, but now we’re in perfect harmony. With Francesca, I now have a great relationship and we 2018: silver at the Italian understand each other just like that, even though we Olympic Class Championship Alice has already experienced the thrill of the know we still have a long way to go! Olympics – does this prospect scare you or encourage 2015: gold at the European you to do even better? I guess it’s needless to ask where you prefer to be, at EUROSAF Championship This is a challenge, and we are training for it. Fear is part sea or on land? and parcel of it all, but we want nothing more than to I love travelling and visiting new places, but to be honest ALICE SINNO qualify. I couldn’t live without the sea.

2018: Kieler Woche, You are in one of the top Italian teams for your Kiel (Germany) For the Rio Olympics, you competed with a 470, but category; how does it feel to represent Italy in the for Tokyo 2020 you have a different boat, why is that? 2018: European Championship, sport’s top worldwide event? I decided to change my boat, having started my sailing Gdynia (Poland) It’s a huge responsibility and I tell myself every day that career late: I wanted to try it from a new perspective. Tokyo is just around the corner, but we need to get there I chose the 49er FX for top international levels, a very 2018: Italian Championship with hard work and determination. Olympic Classes, Genoa exciting choice. Also, I liked the idea of a double-trapeze boat, so fast and acrobatic. It really gets the blood They say you are an intrepid competitor, a great pumping! compliment for someone who is preparing for Tokyo 2020! You have already had a taste of the Olympics, so what That’s right! can you tell us about Tokyo 2020? I’ve always dreamed of taking part in the Olympics. I’m not saying anything... I just keep working! © Andrea Lelli 2017 46’47” SHOP HERE: ITALY CROATIA Alassio Opatija Alghero GREECE Alghero airport Freattyda Cagliari Glyfada Carloforte Forte Dei Marmi MONTENEGRO Port of Montenegro Genova Albaro Marina - Tivat Genova Centro Genova Sestri Ponente POLAND La Spezia Mikolajki Livorno (Coin) Marina Di Bogliaco SLOVENIA Ljubljana Marina Di Scarlino Koper Nuoro Portorož Oristano Padova (Coin) SPAIN Piombino Manacor - Mallorca Porto Cervo Fornells - Menorca Portofino Mahon - Menorca Portopiccolo Port Mahon - Menorca Punta Ala Riva Di Traiano Roma Sanremo San Vincenzo Sassari (Coin) Stintino Trieste

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