Guatemala – Architecture, “Building the Dream” with Andrea Maffei
The Italian Cultural Institute (ICC) in Guatemala City will host architect Andrea Maffei for a special lecture on 30 January. Mr Maffei will come from Milan for an event called “Building the Dream”, organised by the University Francisco Marroquin, in collaboration with the ICC. The Italian architect partners on Milan’s “CityLife” project with Arata Isozaki, […]
Read moreUnited States – Italian Consulate presents Italy’s successful managers: focus on Luca Maestri
Luca Maestri, Chief Financial Officer at Apple, will open the series of lectures on Italian executives who hold prestigious positions in international firms. The event, organised by the Italian Consulate in New York City, will take place on 10 February at 6 p.m. at the Consulate premises. The series “Managers: from Italy to top global businesses” is […]
Read moreCAMPAIGN FOR THE ERADICATION OF FGM. THE ITALIAN COMMITTMENT
Following negotiations, the first substantial resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on the ban on FGM was approved by consensus in 2012. On December 19 2016 the General Assembly adopted, by consensus, a third Resolution on the issue, submitted by Gambia, on behalf of the African Group (Burkina Faso being the facilitator in the […]
Read moreWorldwide Ban on Female Genital Mutilation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation will host the “Worldwide Ban on Female Genital Mutilation” conference on Monday January 30 and Tuesday January 31. It is organised by the NGO “Non c’è pace senza giustizia” , in collaboration with the Ministry and the Italian Development Cooperation Agency. The conference is part of the […]
Read moreFarnesina to host the First Conference of Visa Offices Managers
The Farnesina is currently hosting “La Giornata dei Visti” [Visa Day], the first conference of visa offices managers, which is being attended by the heads of the major Visa Offices of the Italian Diplomatic and Consular Network. They have been selected according to the complexity of the reality they work in (number of visas released, […]
Read moreUnited Kingdom – The Italian Cultural Institute in London is hosting “Destruction/Reconstruction”
A photo exhibition by Daniele Molajoli and Flavio Scollo that depicts the devastation caused by the terrible earthquake which struck central Italy on August 24. The quake killed many inhabitants, disfiguring one of the wealthiest historic and artistic sites in the country. The medieval villages, the frescoed churches and the historic buildings have all been almost […]
Read moreToronto showcases “workwear” through the prism of joy and elegance
On January 27 the Italian Cultural Institute (IIC) in Toronto hosted “Workwear”, an exhibition designed and curated by Milan-based architect, designer and artist Alessandro Guerriero. The exhibition was first displayed at Milan’s Triennale with a view to promoting job opportunities for young people with disabilities, who were challenged to go from sketches to pattern development. […]
Read moreBelarus – The Year of Italian Culture kicks off in Belarus
An exhibition combining the masterpieces of Futurism and Suprematism, a Forum on Green Economy, a photo-documentary exhibition on Italo-Belarusian relations, a commemorative concert, theatrical performances, film showings, fashion shows, academic and artistic exchanges are only a few of the initiatives programmed for the Year of Italian Culture in Belarus celebrating the 25th anniversary of the establishment […]
Read moreThe IIC in Madrid screens “Anita B” on Holocaust Remembrance Day 2017
On Holocaust Remembrance Day 2017, which commemorates the 72nd anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid screened the film “Anita B.” Directed by Roberto Faenza and based on Edith Bruck’s novel “How Many Stars Twinkle in the Sky”. The screening was organised in conjunction with the Institute […]
Read moreItaly’s Economic Diplomacy – 27 January: latest news from the world
Focus Myanmar: the Farnesina hosts a country presentation dedicated to the Asian Country on 2 February 2017 The spotlights are on Myanmar: next 2 February the Farnesina will host a Country Presentation dedicated to the cooperation and investment opportunities offered by the Union of Myanmar, one of Asia’s most promising markets for the growth and […]
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