Cartoline dall’altra Italia – A writer who promotes our culture in Baltimore
Monica Lapenta has lived for the past five years in Baltimore, a city not very well known outside the United States but that “in reality is one of the oldest in America. It’s a great city”, says Monica, “full of history and incredible Italian connections”. A writer and publisher of children’s books, Monica loves to […]
Read moreSofia – “Eros World Tour”, Ramazzotti returns to Bulgaria after 9 years
After a nine-year absence, Bulgaria prepares to welcome back one of Italy’s best-loved singer-songwriters, Eros Ramazzotti, an artist much appreciated abroad who has been winning audiences over since the 1980s with his eclectic repertory. The Sofia date of the “Perfetto World Tour” (27 shows in Italy and abroad) has been organised by Joker Media in […]
Read moreReggio Calabria – Roadshow for internationalisation
The roadshow for the internationalisation of Italian businesses comes to Reggio Calabria on 28 September, offering an occasion for encounter between public institutions, private business organisations and financial leaders. The event, promoted and supported by the Farnesina and the Ministry of Economic Development (MISE), has been organised by the ICE-Agenzia in collaboration with the Reggio […]
Read moreSantiago – Embassy “open house” for Feria Ch. ACO
The 7th edition of the Feria Ch.ACO di Santiago del Cile, one of the most important contemporary art fairs of the region, included a special event. On its opening day, 25 September (it runs through 27 September), the Italian embassy offered a tour of its gardens to visitors with a preview of the installation created […]
Read moreAstana – Mogol teaches pop music at university
Italian singer-songwriter Mogol is in Kazakhstan to give a series of lessons on pop music to the students of the University of the Arts, on an invitation from violinist Aiman Musakhodzhaeva, director of the Kazakh academy of “Shabyt” music with the support of the Italian embassy in Astana. Through next Monday, Mogol, joined by pianist […]
Read moreDEI– China: Cogne Acciai factory opens in Dongguan
The new Cogne Acciai Speciali production facility has opened in Dongguan, in Guangdong Province in China. Cogne Acciai Speciali is an Italian multinational specialising in the production of stainless steel components for the oil and gas, aerospace and, especially, automotive sectors. The new factory, which has 130 employees, was set up to increase the production […]
Read moreFrankfurt – Strong Italian presence at Book Fair
“The Italian of Music, the Music of Italian” and “A Meeting of Cultures”. These are the themes of the Italian presence at Frankfurt International Book Fair, which this year will run from 14 to 18 October. The programme has been organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Cologne and the Italian Consulate General in Frankfurt, […]
Read moreHamburg – Homage to Pasolini’s “Il Vangelo secondo Matteo”
A series of events based on Pier Paolo Pasolini’s “Il Vangelo secondo Matteo” has been organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Hamburg together with the Alta Murgia National Park and the Metropolis Cinema. The events will take place from 13 to 15 October 2015. The Murgia region was the backdrop chosen for Pasolini’s interpretation […]
Read moreTokyo – “Milano che cammina”, a performance featuring Patrizia Zappa Mulas
Actress, writer and dancer Patrizia Zappa Mulas will be performing in “Milano che cammina” at the Italian Cultural Institute in Tokyo on Friday 25 September 2015 (at 18.30). Featuring the city of Milan and its mysterious, hidden corners, the performance will take place in Italian, with Japanese sub-titles. Read more, in Italian
Read moreBerlin – “Florenz Contemporary”, a collective art exhibition hosted by the Italian Embassy
The Villa Romana prize, established in Florence in 1905, is Germany’s oldest art prize. To mark Berlin Art Week (15 to 20 September 2015), the Italian Embassy in Berlin is hosting a collective exhibition entitled “Florenz Contemporary” and featuring the works of the prize-winners for 2014/15. Guided tours of the exhibition (in German) will take […]
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