Georgia, the Etruscan civilisation on show for the first time
The Italian Embassy in Tbilisi’s commitment to showcasing Italy’s priceless cultural heritage in Georgia continues. After the great archaeological exhibitions on ancient Rome and Pompeii, enter the exhibition “Etruscan World. Treasures from the Museums of Chiusi, Chianciano and Florence”, with its precious finds from the National Etruscan Museum of Chiusi, the Archaeological Museum of Chianciano […]
Read moreCrisis Unit – agreement with Intesa San Paolo to strengthen cooperation on the safety of Italian workers abroad
Prompted by Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, the Chief of the Crisis Unit at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nicola Minasi, signed an agreement with Paola Angeletti, Chief Operating Officer of Intesa San Paolo SpA, to strengthen cooperation on the safety of Italian workers abroad. This agreement was born out of the […]
Read moreMarinella Senatore’s lights in London
The Italian Cultural Institute of London is pleased to present artist Marinella Senatore‘s work “We Rise by Lifting Others”, a light sculpture inspired by Southern Italy’s tradition of illuminated decorations, which will be on display at London’s Southbank Centre until 7 January. Marinella Senatore trained as a director of photography at the National Film School […]
Read moreWashington, Ambassador Zappia meets Mayor Bowser
The Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, met the Mayor of Washington DC, Muriel Bowser, with the aim of strengthening collaboration with the American capital in all sectors. The Ambassador and the Mayor noted the excellent level of cultural collaboration, agreeing on the advisability to further strengthen the teaching of the Italian language, already included […]
Read moreHanoi, concert to unite Italian and Vietnamese culture
A musical performance entitled “Phuong Linh” was organised at the Youth Theatre in Hanoi by the Italian Embassy in Vietnam, in agreement with the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organization, as part of initiatives aimed at bringing together Italian and Vietnamese culture. Performing on stage were, among others, Vietnamese violinist Trịnh Minh Hien, Italian pianist Maurizio […]
Read moreShanghai: Caravaggio and the Italian Baroque on show
In collaboration with the Shanghai Museum of Art Pudong, the Italian Cultural Institute of Shanghai and the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai are proposing the exhibition “Caravaggio. Wonders of the Italian Baroque”, organised with Galleria Borghese in Rome. The exhibition, hosted by the Shanghai Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) and running from 12 December […]
Read morePremio letterario Tokyo-Roma. Tripodi: “il traduttore come ponte tra i popoli”
Il Sottosegretario di Stato agli Affari Esteri e alla Cooperazione Internazionale Maria Tripodi ha premiato oggi 7 dicembre i vincitori del Premio “Tokyo – Roma: parole in transito” della Fondazione Italia-Giappone, andato alla scrittrice giapponese Matsuda Aoko e al traduttore Gianluca Coci per il libro “Nel paese delle donne selvagge”. Questo riconoscimento, giunto alla seconda […]
Read moreMali, agreement signed for financing “A Ka Baraa” project
Together with AICS Dakar Director Marco Falcone, the Ambassador in Bamako Stefano Antonio Dejak and ILO Regional Director Frederic Lapeyre signed a financing agreement worth EUR 3.5 million for the “A Ka Baraa” project, which will be implemented by the ILO under the tutelage of the Malian Ministry of Entrepreneurship, Employment and Vocational Training. The […]
Read moreItaly organises an exhibition on women’s architecture in Pristina
The exhibition titled ‘Buone Nuove – Women Changing Architecture’, which documents the evolution of the role of women in architecture, from the pioneers of the early 20th century to today’s archistars, from multidisciplinary associations to large international firms led by female designers, was opened by the Italian Embassy in Kosovo and the Italian Cultural Institute […]
Read more“Italy-Türkiye Friendship Concert” organized in Ankara
The Italian Embassy in Ankara has organised, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the “Italy- Türkiye Friendship Concert”, which was included by the Turkish authorities among the official celebrations of the Centenary of the Turkish Republic. The event, held on 4 December in the Main Hall of the Presidential Symphony Orchestra, was […]
Read more