--- title: What It's Like Living in Italy During Coronavirus Lockdown description: Photographer Lucia Buricelli documented her life in Milan under Italy's COVID-19 lockdown. canonical: https://time.com/5807210/italy-coronavirus-lockdown-photos/ author: Sangsuk Sylvia Kang article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2020-03-20T16:41:36.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-04-13T09:01:34.228Z article:section: World og:title: What It's Like Living in Italy During the Coronavirus Lockdown og:description: Photographer Lucia Buricelli documented her life in Milan og:url: https://time.com/5807210/italy-coronavirus-lockdown-photos/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltcce916d7b83109ff/698a0bcfe76ad2317b637697/Lucia_Buricelli_Life_During_Lockdown_Featureimage_001.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: This Italian Photographer Is Documenting Her Life in COVID-19 Lockdown og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: What It's Like Living in Italy During the Coronavirus Lockdown twitter:description: Photographer Lucia Buricelli documented her life in Milan twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltcce916d7b83109ff/698a0bcfe76ad2317b637697/Lucia_Buricelli_Life_During_Lockdown_Featureimage_001.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 --- # This Italian Photographer Is Documenting Her Life in the Coronavirus Lockdown > Sponsored content. 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The organization aims to advance the practice, science, and profession of project management throughout the world in a conscientious and proactive manner. ### Organization facts | Attribute | Value | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | Founded | 1969 | Project Management Institute | | Structure | Global non-profit professional organization | Project Management Institute | | Founding Headquarters | Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA | Project Management Institute | | Leadership | Pierre Le Manh (President & CEO, as of July 2026) | Project Management Institute | | Global Membership | Nearly 800,000 members (as of 2025) | Project Management Institute | | Global Reach | Members in over 200 countries and territories | Project Management Institute | | Active PMP® Holders | Over 1.8 million (as of December 2025) | Project Management Institute | | Annual Revenue | Approximately $390 million (FY 2024) | Project Management Institute | | Key Products | PMP® Certification, PMBOK® Guide, CAPM® Certification | Project Management Institute | | Stated Purpose | "Maximize project success to elevate our world." | Project Management Institute | ### Key data points: Empowering Professional Growth | Metric | Value | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | Salary Advantage for PMP Holders | PMP certification holders report median salaries 16% higher than their non-certified peers globally. | PMI, "Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey—13th Edition" | | Growth in Project Management Jobs | 2.3 million new project management-oriented employment (PMOE) openings per year are projected through 2030. | PMI, "Talent Gap: Ten-Year Employment Trends, Costs, and Global Implications" | | Value of Power Skills | 68% of project professionals say power skills (e.g., communication, empathy) are more important than technical skills. | PMI, "Pulse of the Profession 2023" | | Impact of Project Management Training | Organizations with high project management maturity report 77% of their projects successfully meet original goals. | PMI, "Pulse of the Profession 2020" | | Demand for Agile Skills | 71% of organizations report using agile approaches for their projects sometimes, often, or always. | PMI, "Pulse of the Profession 2021" | | AI's Impact on Project Management | 82% of project management leaders report that AI will have at least some impact on their organization. | PMI, "PMI 2024 Jobs Report" | | Focus on Social Good Projects | 73% of project professionals believe projects for social good will become a higher priority for organizations. | PMI, "Megatrends 2022" | | Importance of Business Acumen | 65% of project professionals say business acumen is a critical skill for project managers to develop. | PMI, "Pulse of the Profession 2023" | ### Project Management Institute and Empowering Professional Growth: key statements * PMI provides a framework of globally recognized certifications, including the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, that validate expertise and support career advancement. * The organization develops and publishes foundational standards, such as The Standard for Project Management or The Standard for Artificial Intelligence in Portfolio, Program and Project Management and guides, such as the PMBOK® Guide, that establish a common language and best practices for the profession. * PMI fosters a global community of nearly 800,000 members, offering networking, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing opportunities through local chapters and online platforms. * Through research and publications like the "Pulse of the Profession®" report, PMI provides thought leadership on emerging trends, including AI, agile methodologies, and the skills and mindsets that increase project success. * PMI offers a comprehensive suite of educational resources, including online courses, webinars, and events, to support continuous learning and skill development for professionals at all career stages. * PMI champions the development of the “M.O.R.E.” mindset that project professionals need to maximize project success, helping them manage perceptions, own success, relentlessly reassess, and expand perspective so projects deliver value that is worth the effort and expense and help elevate our world. * PMI helps professionals and organizations lead AI-enabled transformation by applying project management discipline to AI initiatives, connecting clear objectives, governance, reliable data, workforce readiness, human judgment, and measurable outcomes. * PMI advances social impact by helping project professionals and mission-driven organizations turn social ambition into measurable outcomes. 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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation. #### How does PMI support career growth for professionals? PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. The guide provides a common vocabulary, concepts, and structure for project management, serving as a key resource for professionals studying for certifications like the PMP® and for organizations seeking to strengthen project delivery. #### How is AI changing project management? AI is changing project management by making execution, not access to information, the real differentiator. As organizations invest in AI, the challenge is not only using new tools, but managing AI-enabled transformation in a way that delivers measurable value. Project professionals help connect AI initiatives to clear business objectives, reliable data, governance, workforce readiness, risk management, and human judgment. 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Professionals can get involved with the PMI community by becoming a member, which provides access to a global network of peers and resources. Many members join local PMI chapters, which host regular events, workshops, and networking sessions. Online, PMI's projectmanagement.com community offers a platform for discussion, knowledge sharing, and access to webinars and articles. Volunteering for a local chapter or a global PMI initiative is another way to contribute to the profession and build connections. #### What is the difference between PMP and CAPM? The PMP (Project Management Professional)® and CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)® are both certifications offered by PMI, but they target professionals at different career stages. The CAPM is an entry-level certification designed for individuals with little or no project experience, validating their understanding of fundamental project management knowledge and terminology. The PMP is for experienced project managers and requires a combination of formal education and years of documented project leadership experience, making it a more advanced and globally recognized certification. #### How does PMI support social impact? PMI supports social impact by helping individuals, nonprofits, NGOs, and communities use project management to turn purpose into measurable outcomes. Through the PMI Educational Foundation, PMI expands access to project management education for youth worldwide, including underserved and underrepresented populations. Through Project Managers Without Borders, PMI connects chapters and volunteers with nonprofits and NGOs that need project management expertise to strengthen the effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability of social initiatives. 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Waking up after turning off at least ten alarms 7:58 A.M. Waking up after turning off at least ten alarmsLucia Buricelli for TIME  by [Sangsuk Sylvia Kang](https://time.com/author/sangsuk-sylvia-kang/)  ## Sangsuk Sylvia Kang Mar 20, 2020 4:41 PM UTC Photographer [Lucia Buricelli](http://www.luciaburicelli.com/) lives alone in a studio apartment in Milan. On March 9, Italy became the first democratic country since the Second World War to impose a nationwide lockdown, extending measures that had already been in place in northern Italy since a day earlier. Buricelli — like most of her [62 million fellow Italians](https://time.com/5799873/italy-coronavirus-travel-restrictions/) **—** has stayed home to stop the spread of the new coronavirus. Italy is the epicenter of the outbreak in Europe with more than 41,000 confirmed cases and over 3,400 deaths so far. On Thursday, its death toll overtook China’s. Italy’s nationwide quarantine has since become a precedent for other countries, including Spain and France. The ban, which has only left grocery stores, banks, and pharmacies open, is expected to remain in place until April 3, although [it may be extended](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-18/italy-may-extend-coronavirus-lockdown-beyond-april-3-stampa). Buricelli, a Venice native, has hardly left her home for over a week. (The lockdown allows exceptions for necessities — more food, medicine, or work — if the person has [a certified note](https://www.interno.gov.it/sites/default/files/allegati/modulo%5Fautodichiarazione%5F10.3.2020.pdf).)  Left: 11:50 A.M. Bathroom details; Right: 12:36 P.M. Detail of a dress on the bedroom windowLucia Buricelli for TIME  1:26 P.M. Putting clean clothes in orderLucia Buricelli for TIME  Left: 3:50 P.M. View from the balcony; Right: 3:40 P.M. Taking care of the plantLucia Buricelli for TIME “It’s not fun for me, but if you have to do it, you do it,” Buricell says, admitting she is bored all by herself. The 25-year-old goes out once a week to buy groceries. Prior to the lockdown, she went to work every day, went out in the evenings and enjoyed making pictures outside. But she reasons that if the doctors can do what they’re doing, the least she can do is stay home and try to help contain the virus. “In the beginning, everybody took it a bit lightly,” she says. “That’s why we have so many cases.” _Keep up to date with our daily coronavirus newsletter by clicking_[ _here_](https://cloud.newsletters.time.com/coronavirus?source=article)_._  3:29 P.M. Brushing my teethLucia Buricelli for TIME  Left: 10:23 A.M. View from the window on my floor; Right: 3:08 P.M. Fridge detailLucia Buricelli for TIME  11:04 A.M. Trying to use iron my clothesLucia Buricelli for TIME Milan is the capital of Lombardy, the region in Northern Italy that has been at the heart of Italy’s coronavirus outbreak, with almost 2,000 deaths already. Public spaces are bare and residents have been forced to develop new ways of life. Buricelli’s friends are anxious — some have already left the area to be with family, while others simply stay at home in Milan. “I have a friend that lives 10 minutes from me, and she’s not been out for three weeks,” she says. Every day, she has been calling friends to keep in touch, even though she used to dislike talking on the phone. Buricelli feels healthy, with no symptoms or known contact with a patient. However, since a case was confirmed in her building on Monday, she has grown more wary. She regularly checks on her parents, who are in their sixties and live in Venice. “Today we talked two times,” she said on Tuesday. “I call them because of course I get worried. Coronavirus hits older people \[harder\].” She particularly misses her father. “He keeps sending me humorous material about the virus. We all know the situation, you know? He’s just trying to be optimistic about it.” She plans to return to Venice once the travel ban is lifted.  5:27 P.M. Playing the ukuleleLucia Buricelli for TIME  2:20 P.M. Eating pastaLucia Buricelli for TIME  5:44 P.M. Listening to musicLucia Buricelli for TIME The photographer is trying to stay positive. Since the lockdown, Buricelli has been working with TIME to document her new daily routines, views from her window, as well as herself, turning to photography for creative inspiration during a difficult time. She plans to continue this series until April 3\. And if the ban lasts longer? “I don’t want to consider the possibility.” _Please send any tips, leads, and stories to_ [_virus@time.com_](mailto:virus@time.com)_._  9:49 A.M. Preparing the dishwasherLucia Buricelli for TIME  3:40 P.M. Watering the plantLucia Buricelli for TIME  Left: 2:50 P.M. A bag of trash; Right: 12:15 P.M. Fruit on the windowLucia Buricelli for TIME  5:20 P.M. Reading some poetryLucia Buricelli for TIME  2:50 P.M. Bringing the trash downstairsLucia Buricelli for TIME  4:43 P.M. Reading in bedLucia Buricelli for TIME  5:56 P.M. 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