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Cultural Diplomacy
21 November 2024
Algiers – artistic residency and concerts by Manuel Caliumi

On the occasion of the Week of the Italian Language in the World, an artistic residency concert was held at the Italian Cultural Institute in Algiers, as a result of the encounter between Manuel Caliumi (alto saxophone), saxophonist Arezki ‘Aki’ Bouzid and percussionist Abdelhakim Aït Aïssa. This unusual line-up, consisting of two saxophones and a […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
20 November 2024
Amsterdam – “We, Us and Other GAMES”

The Italian Cultural Institute of Amsterdam took part in Spellbound Contemporary Ballet’s international contemporary dance production, entitled “We, Us and Other GAMES”. After a successful tour in Italy, the new production by the international dance company Spellbound Contemporary Ballet and choreographer Dunja Jocić landed in the Netherlands, stopping in various cities and ending on 11 […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
20 November 2024
“Souvenir d’Italie” exhibition opened in Dakar

On 9 November, the Italian Cultural Institute in Dakar announced the opening of its new headquarters in Plateau with the exhibition “Souvenir d’Italie”, presented on the occasion of the 15th edition of the Dakar Art Biennale – section OFF and the 13th edition of Partcours. The exhibition, which will remain open to the public at […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
13 November 2024
Chicago – “Tell Me Something Beautiful”

On 24 October, the Italian Cultural Institute in Chicago inaugurated “Tell Me Something Beautiful”, a solo exhibition by illustrator Fabio Magnasciutti organised by the Institute. The exhibition will be open to the public until 20 December. Characterised by a unique and highly personal style, Magnasciutti’s illustrations oscillate between deep emotional engagement and, at times, irreverent […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
6 November 2024
October issue of the SFIM Newsletter now online

The SFIM newsletter provides monthly insights into updates on Italian education abroad, covering key initiatives, educational projects, and cultural activities within the Italian Education System in the World. SFIM encompasses Italian schools and sections abroad, Italian language and culture courses, as well as lectureships at foreign universities. This issue features the inauguration of the 24th […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
31 October 2024
Abu Dhabi, “Here We Are”

The contemporary art exhibition “Here We Are”—featuring 12 artists, professors, and alumni from the UAE, Italy, and international backgrounds at the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises at Zayed University, a renowned institution in Abu Dhabi—is hosted at the Italian Cultural Institute in Abu Dhabi from Thursday, 24 October to 7 November. This initiative aligns […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
31 October 2024
Italian Cinema in the documents of the Diplomatic Historical Archive

The Cinematographic Archive of the Directorate General for Cultural Relations Abroad (DGRC), housed within the Diplomatic Historical Archive at the Farnesina, preserves extensive documentation on the distribution of Italian films and documentaries, Italy’s participation in international festivals and events, and cinematic agreements with other countries—an area that remains a significant aspect of Italy’s cultural presence […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
31 October 2024
“ITALIAN WOMEN DIRECT” at the Chicago International Film Festival

For the 60th anniversary of the Chicago International Film Festival, the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago presented the retrospective “ITALIAN WOMEN DIRECT”, a selection of films by Italian women directors showcased at the Festival over the past 60 years. With a free weekly screening, the Institute invited the public to rediscover the history of Chicago’s […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
31 October 2024
Cairo: “The Return in the Day”

From 20 October to 10 November 2024, the Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo, in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland in the Arab Republic of Egypt, is hosting the solo exhibition “The Return in the Day” by Italo-Swiss artist Dominique Sighanda in its gallery. The exhibition’s original concept, designed to recreate within the gallery the […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
31 October 2024
Glasgow: “Dilaga Ovunque” by Vanni Santoni

On 18 October, as part of the 24th edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World, the Italian Cultural Institute of Edinburgh organised a discussion at SWG3 in Glasgow, the epicentre of the city’s artistic and musical scene, featuring Italian author Vanni Santoni. The conversation centred around the themes of his latest […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
28 October 2024
Toronto – The Unfindable Surface

In collaboration with Villa Charities and with the support of Heritage Calabria, the Consulate General of Italy in Toronto and the Italian Cultural Institute are proud to present the exhibition ‘La Superficie Introvabile | The Unfindable Surface.’ Featuring the works of two Italian artists, Anna Romanello and Mario Martinelli, this exhibition is intended to celebrate […]

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