SHORT BIOGRAPHY
 

Rossella Baldecchi, Pistoia artist, studied at the Art Institute "Petrocchi" and in 1983 graduated in painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence with honors.
The experience within the Academy has been highly educational as well as in painting in the engraving, which was dedicated with great interest, especially the deepening technique.
1983 is the year of the first major exhibition. She was invited to show in the international exhibition "Exhibition of young artistic presence in Tuscany" at the GAM in Forte dei Marmi, on selection of a panel of Italian and foreign critics, edited by A. Del Guercio, In 'Summer of 1984 Rossella was again called in the same exibition.
The first solo exhibition was in1985 when, at the invitation of the Pistoia office of Tourism, in the ancient "Palazzo dei Vescovi". Since then she has begun an intense artistic activity by participating in numerous exhibitions and festivals and she has received important awards for both painting and graphics.
In 1987 she began teaching at the Art Institute of Pistoia, where she now teach art of Design.
In 2002 she made the paintings "Vento di Pace" whose lithographs have since been delivered each year by the "Centro Studi Donati" of Pistoia in recognition of their commitment to peace at national and international dignitaries attended the various editions of the Day Peace, Culture and Solidarity.
For several years he engaged in the "Painted Words"( " Parole dipinte" ) which has resulted in an exhibition, which includes the works of last years. The exhibition, which has become itinerant, is presented by the curator Maurizio Tuci and art critic Siliano Simoncini.
In the exhibition "painted words" individual paintings, oil paintings, are flanked by panels with phrases, poems and messages that speak of peace and solidarity, environment and reflection on social issues and interiors that are a small but significant summary thinking of famous people from different cultures who have worked in the fields of philosophy, literature, politics and religions at different times and have been an inspiration and nourishment for the paintings made.

In October 2007 the solo exhibition was in Florence in the" Palagio di parte Guelfa" under the auspices of the City and the Province of Florence and was presented by the Head of Culture Eugenio Giani.
In October 2008, enriched with new works, the solo exhibition arrived in the city of Lucca, Villa Bottini where it was presented by the Head of Culture Letizia Bandoni and in November 2008, presented the Councillor Guja Guidi, the solo exhibition was in the "Museo del Palazzo del Podesta". In 2008 she exhibited in the exposition of visual arts of the World Day of Disarmament in the Kapiolani Community College University of Hawaii and has been present in art shows in Milan and Naples.
From November 2008 to April 2009, Rossella hold an solo exhibition of graphic arts at "Plus Florence space"in Florence, curated by Carlo Franza.

In June 2009 she won the National Award "Sergio Agosti" in Santhia, Vercelli.
From November 2009 to January 2010 the municipality of Pistoia has showed the last works of Rossella in a major solo exhibition at the "Museo Marino Marini" in Pistoia presented by the Mayor Renzo Berti.
In February 2010 she participated, by invitation, the event "Immaginearte" in the Fortezza da Basso Pitti Immagine in Florence, then set up also in the Museo Marino Marini in Pistoia. In March 2010 she exhibited in the Basilica of SS Annunziata in Florence.
In September 2010 he represented his city with a solo exhibition of painting and graphic arts in Germany Reutlinger (Stuttgart), promoted by the city of Pistoia and the Municipality of the German city, by Siliano Simoncini and edited by Thomas Becker of the University of Reutlingen.
From November to December 2010 is a solo exhibition of painting at the Lyceum Club International in Florence and, in the month of December, with a staff in 'the auditorium of ViBanca Pontelungo, Pistoia.
Since spring 2011 "Parole dipinte" is supported  by a new project  " Haiku of Spring "in which  the works are inspired by the famous Japanese haiku poems. The last solo exhibition  in Pistoia and Lucca have been dedicated to Japanese people and the exhibition has been awarded with the distinguished patronage of the Embassy of Japan for its high artistic value.

His works are in public and private collections in Italy and abroad.
 
Rossella Baldecchi
Via Francesco Camici, 29, 51100 Pistoia ( Italy)
0573/904113 cell. 3201791905
rossella.baldecchi@virgilio.it
www.rossellabaldecchi.com  

                                               FULL EXHIBITIONS

1983
6 th edition of "Young artistic presence in Tuscany" Municipal Gallery in Forte dei Marmi. July-August '83 by A. Del Guercio.

1984
7 th edition of "Young artistic presence in Tuscany" Municipal Gallery in Forte dei Marmi. July-August '84 by A. Del Guercio.
First prize for graphic art and painting in the 4th Regional Review of Painting "Giampiero Bass" Palazzo Comunale in Pistoia 25 June -1 July.
Exhibition "Art and Life, Generations in comparison" communal spaces, Pistoia.
Painting exhibition "Homage to Modigliani" Visual Arts Center of the City of Scandicci, Florence.
National Exhibition of Painting the Town of Pistoia "Between Christmas Eve and leave" (Goldsmiths' Street) September 22 to 30.

1985
"Painting Women" Exhibition of paintings in the Palazzo Comunale in Pistoia, March 4 to 20.
Solo exhibition of Painting and Graphics in the premises of the City of Montale, Pistoia May 6 to 25.
Solo exhibition of Painting and Graphics by "Friends of Groppoli," Villa of Groppoli, Pistoia June 9 to 23.
5 th Regional Exhibition of Painting "G. Bass "First Prize for Graphic Art, 8-13 July.
Solo exhibition of paintings in the Exhibition of Painting and Graphics "Without Patronage" Serravalle Pistoia, 12-23 September.
Solo exhibition of Painting and Graphics in the ancient palace of the Bishops of Pistoia at the invitation

of the office Provincial of Tourism, 7-18 December.

1986
First Prize for Graphics in the 6th Regional Exhibition of Painting "G. Bassi "Pistoia.
First Prize in the Exhibition of Painting Prize Room "September 21 to 28 sponsored by the Galleria Vannucci of Pistoia. Acquisition of the work by the Confartigianato of Pistoia.
First Prize for Graphics in the second contest of the District Municipality of Pistoia, 19 to 26 October.
2nd Exhibition of Painting "Visual Arts in Port Carratica", Pistoia May 7 to 21.

1987
Special Prize for painting in the exhibition Painting / Sculpture / Pottery "Italy Award for Visual Arts" in the ancient Praetorian Palace of Certaldo Alto, Florence May 9 to 24.
"3 Small Solo exhibition " of paintings in the Upupa Gallery, Florence, 11-18 July.
National Exhibition of Contemporary Art Expo Art Tirrenia , 10-th Edition, July-August.
Solo exhibition of paintings at the premises of the local municipality of Sesto Fiorentino, Oct. 24 to Nov. 7.

1988
Special Prize for Painting in the Exhibition "Italy Award for Visual Arts" Former Praetorian Palace of the Comune of Certaldo, Florence, June 5 to 26.
"Exhibition of Small Format" The Mezzanino Gallery, Pistoia 10 December-8 January 1989.

1989
First Prize for Graphic Art in the 8th edition of the Regional Review of Painting " G. Bassi", Palazzo Comunale in Pistoia.
Group exhibition curated by the Gallery The Mezzanino, Pistoia 22 December to 14 January 1990.

1990
First Prize for Graphic Art at the 9th edition of the Regional Review of Painting "" G. Bassi", Palazzo Comunale in Pistoia.

1991
Solo exhibition of paintings and graphic arts by Gallery's "The Mezzanino" of Pistoia. March 16 to 31.

1993
Personal Exhibition by the Gallery and Graphic arts, "The Mezzanino" Pistoia March 13 to 25.
Exhibition of Painting and Graphic art in the Cloister of St. Domenico in Pistoia by the National League for the Fight Against Cancer, February 25 to March 6.
1st Biennial Art Exhibition "Cappellini A." by Maurizio Tuci, Pistoia April 23 to May 15.
Exhibition of Painting "Ma-DonnaPittura" by Maurizio Tuci, Pistoia August 31 to September 19.
1994
Art Exhibition in the historical center of Pistoia "Circuit Contemporary" by the Association of Dealers in Pistoia May 17 to June 5.

1995
Review of "Artists who work as art educators" in the windows of the historic center of Confcommercio Pistoia curated by daily "The Nation", 4-18 November.
Group exhibition curated by The Mezzanino Gallery of Pistoia September 22 to 29.

1996
2nd Art Biennial Exhibition "Cappellini A." by Maurizio Tuci Pistoia, 11 May to 1 June.
Group exhibition curated by The Mezzanino Gallery of Pistoia September 22 to 29.

1997
Major Exhibition Hall in the City of Pistoia at the 30th National Poetry Prize "The Burgognoni" in June '97.

1998
Major Exhibition Hall in the City of Pistoia at the 31st National Prize "The Burgognoni" in June '98.

2000
Exhibition curated by the Gallery Turelli the premises of the registered venue of Pistoia and Montecatini Terme (Portuguese Hall) within the termal Spa from June to September.
Review "The Painters and the Abetone" Abetone Council Hall, in August 2000.

2001
Exhibition "Arc of Love" by the City of  Montecatini Terme, March 8 to 31.
Personal exhibition at the University of Leisure in Pistoia, Monteoliveto Center, May 19 to 27.
Permanent exhibition by Gallery Turelli's premises within the venue of Pistoia and Montecatini Terme within the Termal SPA.
 

2002
Permanent exhibition by Gallery Turelli's  premises within the venue of Pistoia and Montecatini Terme within the termal SPA.
Exhibition of graphic works in the Sala Maggiore of the Palazzo Comunale in Pistoia during the 35th edition of the National Prize of Poetry "The Burgognoni" in June 2002.
Realization of the pictorial "Winds of Peace" for 20 th Day of Peace, Culture and Solidarity organized by the "Centro Studi G. Donati" of Pistoia in collaboration with the public institutions. The works, shown in numerous examples, was given in recognition of their commitment to peace to authorities who have distinguished themselves in the field of politics, culture and entertainment: actress Sandra Mondaini, journalist Mr De Gasperi, Cardinal Francis Arinze, the Mayor of Pistoia, the President of the Province and to other national authorities. During the event, which was held November 24, the work has been exhibited in the main hall of the City of Pistoia.
 

2003
Special Mention for Graphic Art in 5th Prize of Painting and Graphics "Franco Morbidelli" Comune di Prato March 22 to 29.
Exhibition of Painting and Graphics "Still Life and Other", the cloister of the Cathedral of Saint Antimo of Piombino (Livorno) 5 to 17 July.
Permanent exhibition by Gallery Turelli's premises within the venue of Pistoia and Montecatini Terme within the termal SPA.
Exhibition of paintings and graphics "The silence of the art center of Pistoia Monteoliveto October 18 to 25.
"Collective Autumn" exhibition of graphic design, painting, sculpture and poetry by the Center for the Arts Modigliani, office building Scandicci (Florence) October 29 to November 5.
Pictorial exhibition of "Winds of Peace" during the 21st International Day of Peace, Culture and Solidarity, which was held at Pistoia on November 24. The work was reproduced in many copies have been delivered by the Centro Studi Donati to the highest national and local authorities attended.
"Celebration of Art" exhibition of paintings and graphics in the halls of the Municipality of Barberino del Mugello, Florence November 16 to 23.
 

2004
"Exhibition of Small Format" Exhibition of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Art Centre Modigliani, office building of the municipality of Scandicci, Florence January 26 to February 1.
"Give drink to the thirsty" exhibition and charity auction of paintings, sculpture and graphics in the Palazzo Comunale in Pistoia January 31 to February 7.
"Certaldo Frame" exhibition of paintings in the exhibition "La Volta" in the village of Certaldo Alto 8 to 16 May 2004.
"Open Cellars" Exhibition of paintings and graphics on the farm Marini in Pistoia May 30.
"La Strada Nova Showcase" Exhibition of Visual Arts in Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, June 5 to 19.
Exhibition in the hall of the Palazzo Comunale in Pistoia during the 37th edition of the National Prize of Poetry "The Burgundians" in June 2004.
Permanent exhibition of paintings and graphics in the new headquarters of Banca Fideuram in the historical center of Pistoia.
Pictorial exhibition of "Winds of Peace" during the 22nd International Day of Peace, Culture and Solidarity, which was held in Pistoia November 24, 2004. The work was reproduced in many copies have been delivered by the Centro Studi Donati to the highest national and local authorities attended.

2005
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates "The Artcard" exhibition Sharjah Art Museum.
Permanent exhibition of paintings and graphics at the premises of the Bank of Fideuram Pistoia.
"Open Cellars" Exhibition of paintings and graphics on the farm Marini in Pistoia May 29, 2005.
Exhibition in the hall of the Palazzo Comunale in Pistoia during the 38th edition of the National Prize of Poetry "The Burgognoni" in June 2005.
"Images, Shapes and Colors" Exhibition of graphics, painting and sculpture by Modigliani Art Centre, Florence, 22 October-5 November 2005.
Pictorial exhibition of "Winds of Peace" during the 23rd International Day of Peace, Culture and Solidarity, which was held in Pistoia November 20, 2005. The work was reproduced in many copies have been delivered by the Centro Studi Donati, the highest authorities of the national political and cultural figures attended.

2006
Exhibition curated by the Cultural Association of Florence and Modigliani in the Guelph palace of Florence, 5 to 12 January 2006.
Permanent exhibition of paintings and graphics at the premises of the Bank of Fideuram Pistoia.
"Open Cellars" exhibition of paintings and graphics on the farm Marini in Pistoia.
"Biennale of disarmament" Milan, from June to September 2006.
"September Art" Exhibition of paintings, prints, sculpture and photography by Roberto Cellini under the auspices of the Municipality of Scandicci and CNA, CNA house Scandicci, Florence September 18 to 23.
Pictorial exhibition of "Winds of Peace" during the 24th International Day of Peace, Culture and Solidarity, which was held in Pistoia November 19, 2006. The work was reproduced in many copies have been delivered by the Centro Studi Donati, a number of national authorities and the Ambassador of Argentina.
Edition VIII International Biennial of Engraving, the acquisition of a graphic work by the Museum of Graphic Art, which is based in the Castle in Acqui Terme.

2007
Review of photography, graphic design, painting and sculpture, organized by Roberto Cellini of Florence at Coop Unicoop December 21, 2006 - January 2, 2007.
Exhibition for the 60th anniversary of the Italian Constitution in front of the barracks Marini in Pistoia highest local authorities and the Minister Vannino Chiti delivery of the "Drops of Memory" at the Caserma Marini. February 19, 2007.
"The Planet of Art" exhibition in the Hall in Piazza Tasso dell'Altana in Florence by the District Council of the City of Florence, a 12 to 27 April 2007.
New exhibition of paintings in the lobby of the Bank of Fideuram Pistoia, opening May 25, 2007.
"Open Cellars" exhibition of paintings and graphics on the farm Marini in Pistoia.
Exposure (by invitation) with the Donatello Group in Piazza Donatello in Florence under the patronage of the second quarter of Florence June 19 to 21.
Solo exhibition of paintings "Painted Words" by the City of Florence under the auspices of the Municipality and the Province of Florence, the Palagio of the Guelph part in Florence, presentation of the head of culture Eugenio Giani October 23 to 30.
"Confidences of the art" artist's studio and generations compared by the Documentation Centre on modern and contemporary Pistoiese November 10 to 11 Tuci presentation of Mauritius.
11 November 25th International Day of Peace, Culture and Solidarity. Delivery of the lithograph of the pictorial "Drops of Memory" to the winners of the event.
"Through the Colors" charity auction in favor of trisomy 21 Pistoia 25 November.
"Florence Arts Festival of Christmas" Gallery La Pergola, Florence, December 8 to 22.

2008
Permanent exhibition of paintings and graphics at the premises of the Bank of Fideuram Pistoia.
Visual Arts Review of the World Disarmament from February 6 to March 7, 2008 Kapi'olani Community College Library dell'Universtità Hawaii.
Day in memory of Aldo Moro for the thirtieth anniversary of his death. Delivery of the lithograph of "Drops of Memory" to the Commander of the Carabinieri in Florence, May 8, 2008.
"Open Cellars" Exhibition of paintings and graphic arts on the farm Marini in Pistoia, 24 May 2008.
Palace of the Bishops of Pistoia presentation ceremony of the catalog and dvd
 "Confidences of Art - University of artists and genres in comparison" by the Documentation Centre on modern and contemporary Pistoiese, May 28.
Exhibition of graphic works in the Sala Maggiore of the Palazzo Comunale in Pistoia at the 41st edition of the National Prize of Poetry "The Burgognoni" June 8.
Handover to doctors Meyer Hospital in Florence (at the charity event in Ponzano, Pistoia) lithography on canvas "little hearts" to be installed within the new hospital, June 18, 2008.
Exposure (by invitation) with the Donatello Group in Piazza Donatello in Florence under the patronage of the second quarter of Florence, June 18 to 20.
First edition of the Terna Award for Contemporary Art.
"Painted Words" Solo exhibition of paintings by the City of Lucca, which has included the event in Lucchese cultural events of September 2008, Lucca Villa Bottini October 5 to 15. Presentation of the head of culture Letizia Bandoni.
"Painted Words" Solo exhibition of paintings by the municipality of Pescia in the Museum of Palazzo del Podestà in Pescia November 7 to 30. Presentation Councillor Guja Guidi.
Solo exhibition of Graphic in the  Plus Florence space in Florence by the art critic Carlo Franza, 22 Nov. 2008 to May 21, 2009.
Handover of etching on copper, "The sky house" built for the 39th year of operation of the Academy of Chionchina during the evening of festivities at the Park Hotel on 11 December 2008 The Sources of Montecatini Terme. Critical presentation by Maurizio Tuci.
   
2009
Solo exhibition of Graphic in the  Plus Florence space in Florence by Carlo Franza, 22 Nov. 2008 to May 21.
Project POLIOPLUS - Saschall, Florence April 8, 2009.
"Open Cellars 2009" Exhibition in the farm Marini in Pistoia May 30 to 31.
Participation by invitation to the 46th edition of the National Award "George Allario Caresana" in Santhia, Vercelli. Exhibition from May 24 to June 14 and awarded with the National Prize "Sergio Agosti.
"Piazza Donatello" Exhibition, at the invitation of the Donatello of Florence and with the support of District 2 of the City of Florence in June 17-18-19.
"La Pergola Art in Palazzo Medici Riccardi" Presentation given by the Province of Florence in the Galleria Via Larga in Florence, June 17 to 23.
"Ventiperventi" Third Edition of the International Exhibition of Small Format, edited by "Lineadarte" from June 20 to July 20 in Naples.
Review of visual arts "Photographing Disarmament" Milano, Sala Olimpia Artecultura  6 /26 Sep. 2009.
XXII International Trophy Poetry and Art in Milan, Gallery of Artists Village July 15 to October 24 with assignment of the first prize for painting.
Second edition of the Terna Award for Contemporary Art.
"Painted Words" Solo exhibition of paintings by the City of Pistoia in the Museo Marino Marini in Pistoia from 28 Nov. 2009 to Jan. 10, 2010 by Maurizio Tuci Siliano and Simoncini, presentation of the Mayor Renzo Berti.
Exhibition "Christmas and beyond" in the former Kursaal by the City of Montecatini Terme, Pistoia from 24 December 2009 to January 10, 2010.

2010
"Painted Words" Solo exhibition of paintings by the City of Pistoia in the Museo Marino Marini in Pistoia from 28 November 2009 to January 10, 2010.
Participation by invitation to the event Immaginarte "in the Fortezza da Basso Pitti Immagine in Florence 2 to 9 February 2010.
Review of Art sponsored by the City of Scandicci by Modigliani Art Centre from 28 February to 7 March, house of CNA Scandicci, Florence.
"Sacred Art Exhibition," March 19 to 27 in the Basilica of SS Annunziata in Florence.
"Pleasantly Serious," The exposure to space-Place in Scandicci, Florence, sponsored by the City of Scandicci and promoted by I-Place, Modigliani and Art Center Music School Scandicci from 10 May to 10 June.
Exhibition, by invitation, in the 47th edition of the National "John Allario Caresana" in Santhia, Vercelli from May 23 to June 13.
"Open Cellars 2009" exhibition in the farm Marini in Pistoia May 30 to 31.
"Piazza Donatello" participation, invited the Donatello group to show in Piazza Donatello sponsored by District 2 of the City of Florence, 20/22 June.
"Ventiperventi" Fourth Edition of the International Exhibition of Small Format, edited by "Lineadarte" Naples from June 20 to July 20.
Participation by invitation to the exhibition "Immaginarte - Tuscan artists and their creativity" by the Chamber of Commerce of Pistoia in the Museum "Marino Marini" in Pistoia from 18 June to 7 July 2010.
"Party in Palace," Palace and Gardens of Puccini Clarisse on Sept. 19 by the Institutes of Clustered Pistoia.
"Art as a woman" Solo exhibition of painting and engraving in Volkshochschule Reutlingen in Germany (Stuttgart) by the Town Council of the Municipality of Pistoia and German, edited by prof. Thomas Becker of the University of Reutlingen and Prof. Siliano Simoncini, 11 to 25 September 2010.
"Words painted at the Lyceum" Solo exhibition of paintings in the "Lyceum Club International in Florence at the invitation of Artistic Director, Aurora Nomellini from 22 November to 22 December 2010.
Solo exhibition of painting and conference in the auditorium of ViBanca Pontelungo, Pistoia December 3,
"Art for Research" National Archaeological Museum of Florence, 10 December to 14 January 2011.

2011
- 3 ° Concurso de "Artistas por la Paz Centro de Interpretación para la Paz y sensibilización of Albacete (Spain) 10 to 31 January 2011.
- "Art for the Research of the National Archaeological Museum in Florence, from 10 Dec. 2010-14 Jan.2011.
- 1st mail art of the Cultural Contest "Freestyle" on Rho (MI) from 18 October 2010 to January 31, 2011.
- "Haiku in Spring" in the solo exhibition halls IPIBI B. from 16 March  to 19 Aprile , Pistoia

 - 10th Edition International Biennial of graphic art, sponsored by the Rotary Club Acqui Terme, Regione Piemonte, the Province of Alessandria, by the city of Acqui Terme, the Fondazione CRT, and the purchase of a graphic work by the Museum of graphic art which is based in the Castle of Acqui Terme.
- 3nd Guanlan ( China ) International Print Biennial  May 2011

- "Haiku in Spring" in the solo exhibition halls IPIBI B. May 6/30 September Lucca
- International Exhibition of small format (20x20) Naples, from June 20 to July 20
- 1st International Biennial of Drawing and Graphic Arts, 2011 Győr, Hungary 24th Sept. - 30th Oct. 2011
- The 8th International Triennial Exhibition of Prints Kochi on October 8/20 November 2011 Paper Museum, Kochi, Japan
- Charity auction of the Rotary Club and "Telefono Azzurro" for the future recreation center of the prison in Florence on October 29 Sollicciano exhibition hall Michelucci
- "Scandicci Mon Amour" group exhibition curated by the Centre of Scandicci Modigliani, exhibition halls of the Old Town Square Matteotti Scandicci November 10 to 25.
- Biennial of Contemporary Art Pavilion "Art for the search" Fortezza da Basso Florence -Dec.3 to 11.
- Greetings from 15 artists - collective exhibition hall in IPIBI Bank December 17/31 March 2012 Pistoia

2012
- Greetings from 15 artists - collective exhibition hall in IPIBI  December 17, 2011 / March 31, 2012 Pistoia
- Triennial Krakow (Poland) digital art and prints 2012
- 3rd edition of Mail Art Group Exhibition curated by InArte under the auspices of Fabriano, and Fabriano Art Gallery Foundation Carifac 3/17 March 2012
- Participation on invitation at the VII International Festival of Arts of Painting "Golden Plaque Award City of Gubbio, 1/15 April 2012 - Praetorian Palace Gubbio (PG)
- "A drop of splendor" Cultural Association and AVIS Impulsesart Ferrara February 13/15 April 2012 and awarded the 1st prize in the painting section competition.
- "RiEvoluzione" Visual Arts Festival Competition sponsored by Respondent and the City of Grosseto, Grosseto Province, the National Association of Partisans Italy and Documentation Centre for the Visual Arts of the City of Grosseto (CEDAV) from April 21 May 4, 2012 at the Cassero Senese, Grosseto
- "Makes Water" watercolor - Fabriano (AN) in June 2012
- International Small Art Phenomenon Rochester Contemporary Art Center's, N.Y(USA) 2 June to 15 July

-7th International Triennial of Graphic Art , NI “Institute and Museum” - Bitola, Republic of Macedonia - July/August 2012

- 40ª edición Internacional Prize Gráfic Art "Carmen Arozena" Cabildo Insular de La Palma  Spain oct.-dic.

-Premio Terna 04 Italy

- II° Bienal Internacional de Arte Contemporáneo ULA 2012- Merida (Venezuela)

- Art Take Miami ( USA )

- " Milano in digitale V" digital art Competition.