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.
Cairo, the “IT Out OFF” call for Italian art
Today, March 16, 2026, the Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo launches a call for expressions of interest for the position of curator for an initiative to be implemented as part of “IT Out OFF – Egypt,” a project aimed at promoting contemporary Italian art and connected to the Alexandria Biennale, which is resuming its activities […]
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Prague, concert for the Bianca d’Aponte Award
On 5 March, the Baroque Chapel of the Italian Cultural Institute of Prague hosted the opening concert of the 2026 Bianca d’Aponte Award tour. For more than twenty years, the initiative has provided a platform for emerging Italian female singer-songwriters and for canzone d’autore. Performing before a capacity audience were Lumen (2025 finalist), Gabriella Martinelli […]
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Ho Chi Minh City: urban regeneration at the heart of Italian Design Day 2026
The role of design and architecture in urban transformation processes was the focus of Italian Design Day 2026, organised by the Consulate General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency. The initiative, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in collaboration with the Ministry of […]
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Tenth Italian Design Day
Today marks the tenth Italian Design Day in the World (Italian Design Day 2026), promoted and organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Ministry of Culture – Directorate General for Contemporary Creativity, in collaboration with ADI – Association for Industrial Design, Fondazione ADI Collezione Compasso d’Oro, Triennale Milano, Salone del […]
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