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.
Celebrating Italy–Afghanistan cultural ties through the works of Alighiero Boetti
The Embassy of Italy in Kabul, relocated to Doha, in collaboration with Tornabuoni Arte, organised a special event dedicated to Alighiero Boetti (1940–1994) and his connections with Afghanistan, within the framework of the prestigious international modern and contemporary art fair Art Basel Qatar (Doha, 5–7 February 2026). The works on display, created during the artist’s […]
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Lyon: Tribute to Anna Magnani with Monica Guerritore
The feature film Anna, dedicated to Anna Magnani—one of Italy’s most celebrated actresses—was screened at the Université Catholique de Lyon (Campus Carnot). The screening was attended by the film’s lead actress, Monica Guerritore, and producer Roberto Zaccaria. The event was organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of Lyon, in collaboration with the Consulate General of […]
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Santiago: Piccolo Teatro di Milano takes the stage
An enthusiastic audience in Santiago welcomed the performance of Ho paura torero (Tengo miedo torero) by the Piccolo Teatro di Milano. The production, adapted from the eponymous novel by Chilean author Pedro Lemebel, was staged at the Teatro Nacional Chileno as part of the 33rd edition of the international Teatro a Mil festival—one of the […]
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Bangkok: Tradition, Aesthetics, and Italian Innovation Between Taste and Memory
The exhibition “From Legacy to the Future. Restoration as a Design Project” is currently underway at the TCDC Thailand Creative & Design Center in Bangkok, as part of Bangkok Design Week 2026. The project leads the public to reflect on the centrality of restoration, a recognized excellence of Italian know-how, conceived as a practice of […]
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