Barcelona, presentation of “Oculus Spei”
On 3 December, in celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Italian Cultural Institute of Barcelona presented the multimedia artwork “Oculus Spei” by the Neapolitan artist Annalaura di Luggo, during the conference “Oculus Spei: Diversity, Inclusivity, Spirituality”. The event used the artwork as a starting point to reflect on diversity and human […]
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Madrid, exhibition “The Cascella Family: Beyond Time”
On 4 December, the catalogue for the exhibition “The Cascella Family: Beyond Time” was presented at the Basilio Cascella Civic Museum in Pescara. The exhibition’s editorial project was curated by the Istituto dell’Enciclopedia Italiana Treccani, commissioned by the Regional Council of Abruzzo and the Embassy of Italy in Spain, in collaboration with the association “Casa […]
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Lyon, the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World
As part of the 10th edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World (under the theme “Italian cuisine: health, culture and innovation”), the Italian Cultural Institute and the Consulate General of Italy in Lyon, in collaboration with Italian Trade Agency, Paris Office and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Lyon, organised a series […]
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Baghdad, an ancient Mesopotamian city
Located today on the southern outskirts of present-day Baghdad, the historic site of Tell Muhammad represents one of the most significant settlements of ancient Mesopotamia. After investigations demonstrated the site’s importance during the time of Hammurabi of Babylon, interest in Tell Muhammad has been revived thanks to the Baghdad Urban Archaeological Project, promoted by the […]
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Paris, Christmas Pizzica Concert
Yesterday, at the Théâtre Le Ranelagh in Paris, the Christmas concert by Antonio Castrignanò and his ensemble “Taranta SoundS” took place. The event was organised by the Permanent Representation of Italy to the International Organisations in Paris and by the Consulate General of Italy, with the support of the Ministry of Culture. The concert celebrated […]
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Argentina, Mezzotono group tour
The Consulate General of Italy in Bahía Blanca, with the support and collaboration of the Italian Cultural Institute of Buenos Aires, organised the Italian group Mezzotono’s tour in Argentine Patagonia. The tour, entitled “Mad in Italy”, included stops in Puerto Madryn (29 November), one of the most renowned tourist destinations in southern Argentina, and Bahía […]
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Neapolis 2500: Art from the Volcano, Tangier
On the occasion of the 2,500th anniversary of Naples’ founding, the Italian Embassy in the Kingdom of Morocco and the Italian Cultural Institute of Rabat have presented the exhibition “Art from the Volcano”. The initiative was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and under the auspices of the Neapolis […]
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November issue of the SFIM Newsletter now online
The SFIM Newsletter provides monthly updates on developments in Italian education abroad, highlighting major initiatives, educational projects, and cultural activities promoted by the Italian Education System in the World (SFIM). SFIM encompasses Italian schools and sections abroad, Italian language and culture courses, and lectureships at foreign universities. Among the highlights of this issue are the […]
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La Sfera. The new podcast from the Italian Foreign Ministry produced with Adnkronos
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with Adnkronos, presents its new podcast, “La Sfera”, offering an insight into Italian diplomacy. Featuring a variety of guests and personalities from our events, the podcast explores the key priorities of Italy’s foreign policy. The first episode introduces the vision for the “New Farnesina”, […]
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Geneva: Presentation of the book Spiritualità by Pistoletto and Spadaro
The Permanent Representation of Italy to the International Organisations in Geneva and the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See, in cooperation with the Association of Italian Executives Abroad (ADIE), the Dante Alighieri Society of Geneva and the Caritas in Veritate Foundation, hosted two days of events dedicated to the presentation of Spiritualità by Michelangelo […]
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