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.
Bahía Blanca, PINK – “Women of Italian Graphic Design” exhibition
The Consulate General of Italy in Bahía Blanca, together with the Honorable Concejo Deliberante (Legislative assembly) of Bahía Blanca, inaugurated, on the occasion of the opening of the 2026 ordinary session, in the month dedicated to women, the photography exhibition PINK – Women of Italian Graphic Design. From the origins to contemporaneity. The PINK project […]
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Melbourne, 2026 “Targa Classica” winners awarded
The ninth edition of Targa Classica, the automotive event inspired by the historic Sicilian Targa Florio, ended yesterday in Melbourne. The event, supported by the Consulate General of Italy, saw more than 100 vintage and sports cars parade between the Mornington Peninsula and the heart of the Australian metropolis. The Consul General, Chiara Mauri, presided […]
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Prague, Meeting with Giordano Bruno Guerri
As part of the Et Cetera | Dialogues, the Baroque Chapel of the Italian Cultural Institute in Prague hosted a discussion with historian and essayist Giordano Bruno Guerri on Friday, February 27. The occasion provided an opportunity to delve into the historical and cultural events of Italy between the two World Wars, with references to […]
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Madrid, Inauguration of the 1st Italian Contemporary Art Week
On the occasion of the 45th ARCOmadrid, the Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid inaugurates the 1st Italian Contemporary Art Week, turning the Abrantes Palace into a hub of international experimentation. The exhibition programme involves the entire structure, beginning with the exterior façade, which is “invaded” by the iconic colourful frogs of the Cracking Art movement, […]
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