Sunday, May 31, 2026 · Updated Sunday, May 31, 2026
Savona, Italy
Here is a brief description of the video:
The camera pans across two ceramic tile murals on a wall. The first mural shows a group of people pulling a boat onto shore, with a building on a hill in the background. The sky is painted with a sun and clouds. The second mural depicts a group of people standing on the shore, watching a boat rowed by two people in the water. Each mural has a title next to it. The first title reads "U Scabello di A Sciarria (Scuola Primaria Statale XV Aprile Savona)", and the second title reads "A Madonna da nave". The wall is painted a light pink color.
A square, ceramic plaque, painted in blue on a white background, hangs on a cracked and flaking white wall. The plaque is a memorial dedicated to Giovanni Maria Selis and it commemorates "Settimana Blu 2009". The plaque features a profile portrait of Selis. The words "Memorial Giovanni Maria Selis" are printed above the portrait. Along the top edge of the plaque, there is a logo on either side, including "Associazione Amici Scaletto". A small floral motif is painted in each corner. The plaque is labeled "Ceramiche Agora' Savona" along its bottom edge, indicating the location in the city of Savona, Italy.
A square, ceramic plaque, painted in blue on a white background, hangs on a cracked and flaking white wall. The plaque is a memorial dedicated to Giovanni Maria Selis and it commemorates "Settimana Blu 2009". The plaque features a profile portrait of Selis. The words "Memorial Giovanni Maria Selis" are printed above the portrait. Along the top edge of the plaque, there is a logo on either side, including "Associazione Amici Scaletto". A small floral motif is painted in each corner. The plaque is labeled "Ceramiche Agora' Savona" along its bottom edge, indicating the location in the city of Savona, Italy.
A high-angle shot shows a sandy beach at dusk or early evening. The sea is visible in the background, with a faint horizon line and a ship in the distance. There are several people on the beach near the water. In the foreground, a collection of small, handmade sculptures and structures made from driftwood, stones, and other beach debris are arranged on the sand. These are spread out, forming an organized yet somewhat chaotic collection. A few patches of green vegetation are visible at the lower left corner. The lighting suggests artificial illumination, possibly from a nearby streetlamp or building. The overall atmosphere is calm and serene, with a sense of human creativity and interaction with the natural environment.
A high-angle shot shows a sandy beach at dusk or early evening. The sea is visible in the background, with a faint horizon line and a ship in the distance. There are several people on the beach near the water. In the foreground, a collection of small, handmade sculptures and structures made from driftwood, stones, and other beach debris are arranged on the sand. These are spread out, forming an organized yet somewhat chaotic collection. A few patches of green vegetation are visible at the lower left corner. The lighting suggests artificial illumination, possibly from a nearby streetlamp or building. The overall atmosphere is calm and serene, with a sense of human creativity and interaction with the natural environment.
A rectangular, tiled plaque, featuring a black and white photograph of a waterfront scene, is mounted on a light-colored stucco wall. The plaque's frame consists of a checkerboard pattern of blue and white tiles. The black and white photograph depicts a street scene with buildings in the background and boats, likely fishing boats, pulled up onto the shore in the foreground. The scene also shows people in or near the boats. There are emblems at the top of the plaque that read "Fornaci" and "100 Fiori". The scene's location is Savona, Italy.
The video shows a plaque dedicated to Franz Porta, "Il Pittore delle Fornaci" (The Painter of the Furnaces), who lived from 1937 to 2001. The plaque is mounted on a white wall next to a bus stop. It features a grid of small, square tiles, each with a black and white line drawing of a building or scene, surrounded by a mosaic border of small brown and white tiles. The camera zooms slightly closer to the plaque for a better view. The lighting suggests it's daytime.
A rectangular, tiled plaque, featuring a black and white photograph of a waterfront scene, is mounted on a light-colored stucco wall. The plaque's frame consists of a checkerboard pattern of blue and white tiles. The black and white photograph depicts a street scene with buildings in the background and boats, likely fishing boats, pulled up onto the shore in the foreground. The scene also shows people in or near the boats. There are emblems at the top of the plaque that read "Fornaci" and "100 Fiori". The scene's location is Savona, Italy.
A close-up, medium shot captures a light pink exterior wall, likely a building facade, displaying three mounted ceramic artworks on a narrow white shelf. The artworks depict nautical, musical, and figurative scenes respectively. Each artwork is accompanied by a name plaque; from left to right: "Ylli Plaka," "Vanna Varnero," and "Laura Peluffo," with the word "Fornace" visible on each plaque. The first artwork, in blue tones, features a sailboat and sea life; the second, in yellows and oranges, presents musical instruments; the third, in blues and reds, portrays figures in motion. A section of a white, ornate railing occupies the foreground, partially obscuring the lower portion of the wall. A climbing plant is on the right side of the wall. In the background, a taller building with multiple balconies and windows is visible. The location is Savona, Italy, as indicated on one of the plaques.
The image shows a ceramic tile artwork affixed to a pale pink exterior wall. The artwork is composed of four tiles, depicting a scene with a fisherman in a boat with a figure of the Madonna, sailing over a stormy sea, and a group of onlookers on a shoreline. The figures are rendered in a naive, slightly three-dimensional style. Underneath the artwork, a wooden ledge provides support. To the right of the artwork, a small rectangular tile displays the inscription "A Madonna d'a nive" in cursive writing. The scene is from Savona, Italy.
Here is a forensic description of the image:
The image shows a tiled ceramic artwork mounted on a wall, likely in Savona, Italy, based on the inscription present on a plaque to the left. The plaque comprises four tiles, bearing the words "U scàlettú d'i pescúei," (which can be roughly translated as "The fisherman's step" in local dialect), followed by "Scuola Primaria Statale XXV Aprile Savona," indicating that the artwork was created by students of a state primary school (Scuola Primaria Statale) named "XXV Aprile" (25th of April) located in Savona.
The main artwork, constructed from several tiles, depicts a coastal scene: a group of fishermen are hauling nets, possibly on a rocky shore, with a boat nearby. In the background, there is a suggestion of a settlement with buildings on a hill overlooking the sea. The sea is depicted with a naive style, and the sky contains simplified depictions of clouds and sun. The relief work on the tile adds depth to the fishing scene, portraying the figures of the fishermen and the boat.
In the foreground of the image, a white railing is visible, suggesting the wall is part of a public space, like a walkway or terrace. The overall impression is of a local artistic expression, memorializing or celebrating the fishing heritage of Savona, created by schoolchildren.
The video shows a plaque dedicated to Franz Porta, "Il Pittore delle Fornaci" (The Painter of the Furnaces), who lived from 1937 to 2001. The plaque is mounted on a white wall next to a bus stop. It features a grid of small, square tiles, each with a black and white line drawing of a building or scene, surrounded by a mosaic border of small brown and white tiles. The camera zooms slightly closer to the plaque for a better view. The lighting suggests it's daytime.
The video presents a close-up view of three square ceramic art pieces displayed on a white shelf against a light pink wall. Each artwork has a corresponding name tag underneath it. From left to right, the names are: "Ylli Plaka," "Vanna Varnero," and "Laura Peluffo." The first artwork features a white sailboat with a sail that reads "R.N.A. Ferrucci, 1903-2023 Savona", set against a blue background with a shark in the water. The middle artwork depicts musical notes and figures on a tan background. The third artwork shows two figures playing bocce ball under trees with cloud formations. To the right of the artworks, a vine grows upwards. A white railing is seen in the foreground.
Savona, Italy · May 31, 2026, 7:07 PM
A close-up, medium shot captures a light pink exterior wall, likely a building facade, displaying three mounted ceramic artworks on a narrow white shelf. The artworks depict nautical, musical, and figurative scenes respectively. Each artwork is accompanied by a name plaque; from left to right: "Ylli Plaka," "Vanna Varnero," and "Laura Peluffo," with the word "Fornace" visible on each plaque. The first artwork, in blue tones, features a sailboat and sea life; the second, in yellows and oranges, presents musical instruments; the third, in blues and reds, portrays figures in motion. A section of a white, ornate railing occupies the foreground, partially obscuring the lower portion of the wall. A climbing plant is on the right side of the wall. In the background, a taller building with multiple balconies and windows is visible. The location is Savona, Italy, as indicated on one of the plaques.
The image shows a ceramic tile plaque mounted on a light-colored wall, commemorating Franz Porta (1937-2001), identified as "Il Pittore delle Fornaci" (The Painter of the Furnaces). The plaque consists of 16 ceramic tiles, each bearing a black and white sketch, seemingly depicting scenes of Savona, Italy, with the artist's signature and date below each image ranging from 1990 to 1996. A decorative mosaic tile border surrounds the drawings. Above the tiles, a white rectangular plaque displays the artist's name, title, and dates of birth and death. To the right of this plaque, there is a handwritten note stating "Vendo Quadro di Franz Porta" (Selling Painting of Franz Porta), followed by the name "Franco" and a phone number (3408173321). The environment appears to be outdoors, judging by the texture of the wall. The image's location is in the city of Savona, Italy, as evidenced by the artist's images depicted on the tiles.
The video shows a wall with a series of black and white photographs and death announcements. The photographs appear to depict fishermen working at sea and on the beach. Above the photos is a sign that reads "Muretto dei pescatori fornacini", likely identifying the location as a small wall or area associated with fishermen from the Fornacini community. The camera pans to show a wider view of the wall and more of the photographs. The environment seems to be outdoors, possibly near a building or structure.
A square, black-and-white commemorative tile is affixed to a white stucco wall. The tile features a portrait of a man wearing a t-shirt with a circular emblem. The t-shirt emblem contains text including "COOPERATIVA SOCIALE" and "LALTROMARE". Encircling the portrait, printed on the tile's border, is the inscription "Lo Scaletto senza Scalini in ricordo di Santo Brescia".
Below the tile is a white painted horizontal pipe. The pipe is corroded in some areas.
The image provides no visible clues to ascertain if this photo was taken in the city of Savona, Italy.
The image presents a wall with noticeable damage and repairs, upon which two items are affixed. On the left, a framed print depicting a seaside scene with fishing boats and seagulls is visible. The print includes a dedication in Italian, "Per i 60 anni di Franco con affetto gli amici," suggesting it was a gift for Franco's 60th birthday. The artist's name, "F. LOTTERO," and the year "1997" are also printed on the artwork.
To the right of the print, a vertical arrangement of decorative tiles spells out "LAS GAVIOTAS," a Spanish phrase meaning "The Seagulls."
Based on the presence of Italian and Spanish elements, and the style of architecture, the image may have been taken in Savona, Italy, as the city is known for blending Mediterranean cultures and artistic influences.
The video shows a white wall with a painted memorial tile and a tiled wall section. The memorial tile, labeled "SETTIMANA BLU 2009 MEMORIAL GIOVANNI MARIA SELIS," features a blue and white sketch of a smiling man in profile. The wall is textured with peeling paint. Next to it is a section of white tiled wall with a painting above it depicting boats and bottles on a beach under a yellow and orange sky. A tile with "LAS GAVIOTAS" is visible below the painting. The wall has a window with a dark grille.
The camera pans across a white wall displaying a black and white tiled picture. The picture, framed with blue and white checkered tiles, shows a scene of a coastal town with buildings and boats on the shore. In the background, a parking sign is visible, along with a row of parked scooters and some cars. A woman walks into frame on the left. It is dusk.
The video shows a sandy beach at dusk, with the ocean in the background. A collection of small rock cairns of varying heights are arranged in a loose grid pattern across the sand. Some cairns are built on top of wooden sticks or branches. A trash can and a blue recycling bin are visible to the left. The overall scene appears slightly surreal due to the arrangement of rock cairns.
