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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Beijing, inaugurated the exhibition “Abbracciando l’infinito. L’eterna ricerca di Giuseppe Tucci” (Embracing the infinite: Giuseppe Tucci’s eternal quest)
The exhibition “Abbracciando l’infinito. L’eterna ricerca di Giuseppe Tucci” (Embracing the infinite: Giuseppe Tucci’s eternal quest), dedicated to the figure of the great orientalist, explorer and tibetologist, was inaugurated on May 13, in the presence of the Italian Ambassador to China, Massimo Ambrosetti. The exhibition is organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of Beijing and […]
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Doha: documentary dedicated to Gae Aulenti
On 13 May, the Embassy of Italy in Doha, Qatar, organised the screening of a documentary dedicated to Gae Aulenti, the Italian architect and designer who stands as a symbol of independence and female talent in the second half of the twentieth century, and the creator of iconic works such as the Musée d’Orsay in […]
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April issue of the SFIM Newsletter now online
The SFIM Newsletter provides monthly updates on developments in Italian education abroad, highlighting major initiatives, educational projects and cultural activities promoted by the Italian Education System in the World (SFIM). SFIM encompasses Italian schools and sections abroad, Italian language and culture courses and lectureships at foreign universities. Highlights in this issue include: Adriana Apollonio appointed as […]
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