Framer

Part of living in Italy is finding art that you want to display. We have found art in many places. We like the old Catania prints which a man sells on Via Etnea on your way to the big clothes/fruit market in Catania. He is not there everyday. The prints cost 5 euro, but when you frame them they look pricey. We also like Elias Nakouzky who sells his art in Taormina from April-October. Our favorite poster store in Caltagirone closed down, but we will let you know if it reopens. We have also purchased tiles that we like of trees, lemons, and other Sicilian symbols. Of course, we also like hanging up photographs of our families. Now, with all this art, you need a framer.

We highly recommend Salvatore Finocchiaro. He does wonderful mating and has stunning frames. While the prices are in euro, they are still less expensive than most nice framing shops in the States. We trust him so much that we almost always go with his recommendations and ideas. Of course, this is Sicily, so there's always a small chance that the framing can take a little longer than you thought it would. Be patient; it is worth it. And always call ahead 339-889-5211. You may have to double park outside of the shop, but you usually can find a blue parking spot. He also owns a beautiful art studio which he designed himself. It is filled with important Italian and Sicilian artists. Be sure to ask him about it; he speaks fairly good English.

Corso Savia #139 Acireale