São Paulo: call for entries for contemporary photography
The Italian Cultural Institute of São Paulo (IICSP) and the São Paulo Photography Festival – 2026 Edition (FFSP 2026) announce a special call for entries addressed to Italian nationals residing in Brazil or Italy who work in the field of contemporary photography. The initiative offers a unique opportunity to take part in a free photographic […]
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Cairo, the “IT Out OFF” call for Italian art
Today, March 16, 2026, the Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo launches a call for expressions of interest for the position of curator for an initiative to be implemented as part of “IT Out OFF – Egypt,” a project aimed at promoting contemporary Italian art and connected to the Alexandria Biennale, which is resuming its activities […]
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Prague, concert for the Bianca d’Aponte Award
On 5 March, the Baroque Chapel of the Italian Cultural Institute of Prague hosted the opening concert of the 2026 Bianca d’Aponte Award tour. For more than twenty years, the initiative has provided a platform for emerging Italian female singer-songwriters and for canzone d’autore. Performing before a capacity audience were Lumen (2025 finalist), Gabriella Martinelli […]
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Ho Chi Minh City: urban regeneration at the heart of Italian Design Day 2026
The role of design and architecture in urban transformation processes was the focus of Italian Design Day 2026, organised by the Consulate General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency. The initiative, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in collaboration with the Ministry of […]
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Tenth Italian Design Day
Today marks the tenth Italian Design Day in the World (Italian Design Day 2026), promoted and organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Ministry of Culture – Directorate General for Contemporary Creativity, in collaboration with ADI – Association for Industrial Design, Fondazione ADI Collezione Compasso d’Oro, Triennale Milano, Salone del […]
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Prague, opening of the exhibition “De Chirico – Painting is the Magical Art”
The exhibition “Giorgio De Chirico – Painting is the Magical Art,” dedicated to the great master of the metaphysical art movement, is currently underway at the Italian Cultural Institute in Prague. Curated by Lorenzo Canova, Professor of Contemporary Art History at the University of Molise and member of the Scientific Council of the Giorgio and […]
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Bahía Blanca, PINK – “Women of Italian Graphic Design” exhibition
The Consulate General of Italy in Bahía Blanca, together with the Honorable Concejo Deliberante (Legislative assembly) of Bahía Blanca, inaugurated, on the occasion of the opening of the 2026 ordinary session, in the month dedicated to women, the photography exhibition PINK – Women of Italian Graphic Design. From the origins to contemporaneity. The PINK project […]
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Melbourne, 2026 “Targa Classica” winners awarded
The ninth edition of Targa Classica, the automotive event inspired by the historic Sicilian Targa Florio, ended yesterday in Melbourne. The event, supported by the Consulate General of Italy, saw more than 100 vintage and sports cars parade between the Mornington Peninsula and the heart of the Australian metropolis. The Consul General, Chiara Mauri, presided […]
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Prague, Meeting with Giordano Bruno Guerri
As part of the Et Cetera | Dialogues, the Baroque Chapel of the Italian Cultural Institute in Prague hosted a discussion with historian and essayist Giordano Bruno Guerri on Friday, February 27. The occasion provided an opportunity to delve into the historical and cultural events of Italy between the two World Wars, with references to […]
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Madrid, Inauguration of the 1st Italian Contemporary Art Week
On the occasion of the 45th ARCOmadrid, the Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid inaugurates the 1st Italian Contemporary Art Week, turning the Abrantes Palace into a hub of international experimentation. The exhibition programme involves the entire structure, beginning with the exterior façade, which is “invaded” by the iconic colourful frogs of the Cracking Art movement, […]
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