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Cultural Diplomacy
12 June 2026
Brazil, two new murals by Edoardo Ettorre

The Italian Cultural Institute of São Paulo has commissioned two murals by artist Edoardo Ettorre, which highlight urban art as a space for connecting cultures, regions and human experiences. Realised in Fortaleza (Ceará) and São Paulo (SP), the murals “Gente di Mare” (Seafarers) and “Acolhida” (Acceptance) formed part of two distinct yet complementary projects, linked […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
8 June 2026
The May issue of the SFIM Newsletter is online

Every month the SFIM Newsletter delves into the latest news on Italian education abroad, ranging from the most relevant and interesting initiatives to the educational projects and cultural activities of the Italian Education System in the World. SFIM includes Italian schools and sections abroad, Italian language and culture courses, as well as lectureships and assistantships at foreign universities. This issue focuses on the large participation of public and students in the SFIM presentations at […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
5 June 2026
Algiers: Republic Day celebrations with the Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino

On 2 June, at Villa Hesperia, the Residence of the Italian Ambassador to Algeria, Alessandra Schiavo, celebrations were held for the 80th anniversary of the Republic. The event brought together approximately 1,400 guests, including representatives of Algerian institutions, members of the diplomatic corps, the Italian community and figures from the economic and cultural spheres of […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
4 June 2026
Copenhagen, Gianluca Luisi at the piano

The Italian Cultural Institute of Copenhagen and the Nielsen Saloner music association collaborated in presenting a recital by pianist Gianluca Luisi, one of the most distinguished Italian performers of his generation. Winner of the International J.S. Bach Competition Saarbrücken–Würzburg, Luisi has appeared throughout his career in some of the world’s most prestigious concert venues, including […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
27 May 2026
Helsinki: Lia Pasqualino exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the Republic

The Italian Embassy in Helsinki celebrated Italy’s Republic Day on 25 May at the Helsinki Music Centre Auditorium, a prestigious hub of Finland’s cultural life located in the heart of the capital. The reception marking the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic was centred, in the words of the Italian Ambassador Nicola Todaro Marescotti, on […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
27 May 2026
Prague: Fibonacci Quartet in concert for the Borciani Prize

The Italian Cultural Institute of Prague and the “I Teatri di Reggio Emilia” Foundation hosted the presentation of the 14th edition of the Paolo Borciani Prize in the Institute’s Baroque chapel. The competition is scheduled to take place from 29 May to 6 June 2027 at the Teatro Municipale Valli in Reggio Emilia. The event […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
25 May 2026
Algiers: sensory journeys with “The world of fragrances”

The Italian Cultural Institute of Algiers hosted the event “The world of fragrances”, dedicated to the world of fragrance creation, with the participation of Rafik Metidja, an internationally renowned perfumer and creator, who guided the audience on a fascinating journey through the history of perfume, interweaving stories, memories, curiosities and anecdotes linked to the art […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
22 May 2026
Djarkutan, Archaeologists from the University of Salento discover the skull of a child who underwent surgery 4,000 years ago in a tomb

Two children have been discovered during the latest Italian-Uzbek archaeological excavations at Djarkutan, the most important settlement in so-called ‘Northern Bactria’. One of the two bears signs of neurosurgery on the skull, documented for the first time in Central Asia, dated to the final centuries of the third millennium BCE. The research project, launched in […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
18 May 2026
Lyon, Meeting with Artist Domenico Franchi for Made in Italy Day

The meeting “Opera Behind the Scenes – Italian Excellence in the Crafts of Set and Costume Design” was held at the Italian Cultural Institute in Lyon. The event featured Domenico Franchi, set and costume designer, and visual artist, who graduated in set design from the Brera Academy of Fine Arts in Milan. The meeting is […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
18 May 2026
Madrid, Success for the First Italian Poetry Festival

The first Italian Poetry Festival in Madrid, promoted by the Italian Cultural Institute of Madrid, under the artistic direction of Davide Rondoni, ended with a resounding success. During the five-day Festival, over 2,000 people attended the meetings, readings, concerts, and cultural events that enlivened the Institute’s halls, confirming the Madrid public’s strong interest in contemporary […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
18 May 2026
Prague, International Book Fair

The International Book Fair, Svět knihy, kicked off yesterday at the Prague-Holešovice Exhibition Centre, as the most important publishing event in the Czech Republic, now in its thirty-first year. This year again, the Italian Cultural Institute in Prague participated in the event with its own stand, special guests, a program of Italian micro-lessons for adults […]

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