Culture is an essential part of Italy’s identity around the world, representing a tangible and intangible asset which can be drawn upon to face contemporary challenges. The Italian language represents an important part of this, acting as both a legacy of the past and a bridge to the future, as does scientific research, a sector in which Italy boasts excellent achievements on a global scale.
Cultural promotion therefore plays a key role in foreign policy, representing one of the main tools for promoting Italy abroad.
Algiers: sensory journeys with “The world of fragrances”
The Italian Cultural Institute of Algiers hosted the event “The world of fragrances”, dedicated to the world of fragrance creation, with the participation of Rafik Metidja, an internationally renowned perfumer and creator, who guided the audience on a fascinating journey through the history of perfume, interweaving stories, memories, curiosities and anecdotes linked to the art […]
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Djarkutan, Archaeologists from the University of Salento discover the skull of a child who underwent surgery 4,000 years ago in a tomb
Two children have been discovered during the latest Italian-Uzbek archaeological excavations at Djarkutan, the most important settlement in so-called ‘Northern Bactria’. One of the two bears signs of neurosurgery on the skull, documented for the first time in Central Asia, dated to the final centuries of the third millennium BCE. The research project, launched in […]
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Lyon, Meeting with Artist Domenico Franchi for Made in Italy Day
The meeting “Opera Behind the Scenes – Italian Excellence in the Crafts of Set and Costume Design” was held at the Italian Cultural Institute in Lyon. The event featured Domenico Franchi, set and costume designer, and visual artist, who graduated in set design from the Brera Academy of Fine Arts in Milan. The meeting is […]
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Madrid, Success for the First Italian Poetry Festival
The first Italian Poetry Festival in Madrid, promoted by the Italian Cultural Institute of Madrid, under the artistic direction of Davide Rondoni, ended with a resounding success. During the five-day Festival, over 2,000 people attended the meetings, readings, concerts, and cultural events that enlivened the Institute’s halls, confirming the Madrid public’s strong interest in contemporary […]
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