Copenhagen, Paolo Simonazzi exhibits “Mondo Piccolo”
The Italian Cultural Institute of Copenhagen, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Copenhagen, hosted the exhibition “Mondo Piccolo” by photographer Paolo Simonazzi, curated by Andrea Tinterri. The exhibition stems from the eponymous project launched by the photographer from Emilia in 2006 — a journey to rediscover the lands beloved by writer Giovannino Guareschi. […]
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Milwaukee, a new stop for the “Luigi Cherubini” Youth Orchestra
The concert of the “Luigi Cherubini” Youth Orchestra took place at the Weasler Auditorium of Marquette University in Milwaukee, as part of its North American tour, which includes stops in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Organised in collaboration with the Fondazione Ravenna Manifestazioni, the tour is part of the “Per chi crea” programme, supported by the […]
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Mexico City, exhibition “Good news. Women changing architecture”
The exhibition “Good news. Women changing architecture” is currently on display at the Faculty of Architecture of UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico). The project is promoted by the MAXXI – National Museum of 21st century Arts in Rome, in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and UNAM. The exhibition […]
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Paris, a new chapter for “The culture of restoration”
In August, the Botticino School of Restoration launched a new restoration site at the Maison de l’Italie, the university residence located within the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris. The project was carried out by recently graduated restorer Marta Zubani, accompanied by her professors Dario Guerini and Marco Cagna. The intervention focused on the sculptural element […]
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Montreal, “La forma dell’aria” by Luca Spano
The Italian Cultural Institute in Montreal has inaugurated the photographic exhibition “La forma dell’aria” (The Shape of Air) by Luca Spano, a project that won the 2024 call for proposals for the Promotion of Italian Photography Abroad, promoted by the Directorate-General for Contemporary Creativity of the Italian Ministry of Culture. Curated by Giangavino Pazzola, the exhibition presents two series of unpublished works that combine art […]
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Sofia, Vittorio Grigolo and Sonya Yoncheva in concert
Thanks to the collaboration between the Embassy of Italy in Bulgaria, the Italian Cultural Institute in Sofia and the production company SY 11 Events, the famous tenor Vittorio Grigolo performed on 28 August as part of the “Gala in Sofia” 2025, which was organised with the support of the Municipality of Sofia. The musical accompaniment […]
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Athens, “Shades of Dolce Vita”
Until 18 September 2025, Athens will host a new international edition of ‘Shades of Dolce Vita’ at the Italian Cultural Institute, a collective photo exhibition celebrating Italian creativity in its most authentic expressions. The initiative is promoted by Le Vie delle Foto, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute in Athens, and represents a symbolic […]
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Beijing, “Enzo Cacciola / Vincenzo Mascia”
The exhibition “Enzo Cacciola / Vincenzo Mascia” is part of the project “Contemporary Art Developments for the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Beijing” to promote contemporary Italian art in China through a program of artist residencies that invites artists to Beijing to create specific works in contact with the Chinese cultural […]
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Anatolia, new discoveries at Uşaklı Höyük
The 2025 excavation season at Uşaklı Höyük, in the heart of Anatolia, has brought to light important new evidence in Area F, one of the sectors linked to the Hittite occupation of the site (15th-13th centuries BCE). Since 2021, archaeologists have been investigating a distinctive stone construction, known as the “Round Structure,” which continues to […]
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San Francisco, “Tools for after”
The exhibition “Tools for After”, curated by architect Maurizio Corrado and conceived by Angelo Gioè, is on view at the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco until 15 September 2025. Launched as part of the San Francisco Design Week, the exhibition focuses on innovation within Italian design culture, presenting objects, images and videos. How will […]
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