The Italian peninsula has a way of inspiring people and has done so for a long time. I was living in Italy when I became interested in graphic design, which I then learned from Milton Glaser — who was also inspired by his time in Italy — through his classic book, Graphic Design. Milton is still going strong at almost 90. Here he is, drawing: https://vimeo.com/6986303

And his essay, Ten Things I Have Learned, has valuable work advice: https://www.miltonglaser.com/milton/c:essays/#3

I think the world would be a better place if big companies making things that change the world like Google and Apple hired more artists.