Celebrating Italy–Afghanistan cultural ties through the works of Alighiero Boetti
The Embassy of Italy in Kabul, relocated to Doha, in collaboration with Tornabuoni Arte, organised a special event dedicated to Alighiero Boetti (1940–1994) and his connections with Afghanistan, within the framework of the prestigious international modern and contemporary art fair Art Basel Qatar (Doha, 5–7 February 2026). The works on display, created during the artist’s […]
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Lyon: Tribute to Anna Magnani with Monica Guerritore
The feature film Anna, dedicated to Anna Magnani—one of Italy’s most celebrated actresses—was screened at the Université Catholique de Lyon (Campus Carnot). The screening was attended by the film’s lead actress, Monica Guerritore, and producer Roberto Zaccaria. The event was organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of Lyon, in collaboration with the Consulate General of […]
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Santiago: Piccolo Teatro di Milano takes the stage
An enthusiastic audience in Santiago welcomed the performance of Ho paura torero (Tengo miedo torero) by the Piccolo Teatro di Milano. The production, adapted from the eponymous novel by Chilean author Pedro Lemebel, was staged at the Teatro Nacional Chileno as part of the 33rd edition of the international Teatro a Mil festival—one of the […]
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Bangkok: Tradition, Aesthetics, and Italian Innovation Between Taste and Memory
The exhibition “From Legacy to the Future. Restoration as a Design Project” is currently underway at the TCDC Thailand Creative & Design Center in Bangkok, as part of Bangkok Design Week 2026. The project leads the public to reflect on the centrality of restoration, a recognized excellence of Italian know-how, conceived as a practice of […]
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The January issue of the SFIM Newsletter is online
Every month the SFIM Newsletter delves into the latest news on Italian education abroad, ranging from the most relevant and interesting initiatives to the educational projects and cultural activities of the Italian Education System in the World. SFIM includes Italian schools and sections abroad, Italian language and culture courses, as well as lectureships and assistantships […]
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Abu Dhabi: Italian Vedutisti of the 18th and 19th Centuries on Display
The Italian Cultural Institute of Abu Dhabi and the local Embassy of Italy, in collaboration with the Hampel auction house of Munich, present to the Emirati public the exhibition “Italian Masters in Abu Dhabi,” dedicated to the timeless charm of Italian cities as seen through the eyes of the great masters of vedutismo between the […]
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Egypt – A new sun temple discovered at the site Of Abu Ghurab
An archaeological mission from the Universities of Turin and Naples L’Orientale, led by Massimiliano Nuzzolo and Rosanna Pirelli, has made an important discovery for the study of ancient Egypt. Excavations conducted at the site of Abu Ghurab, 20 km south of Cairo, have uncovered the “valley temple” of the Solar Complex of Pharaoh Nyuserre, one […]
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The December issue of the SFIM Newsletter is online
Every month the SFIM Newsletter delves into the latest news on Italian education abroad, ranging from the most relevant and interesting initiatives to the educational projects and cultural activities of the Italian Education System in the World. SFIM includes Italian schools and sections abroad, Italian language and culture courses, as well as lectureships and assistantships […]
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Vilnius, Italian–Lithuanian Year of Culture: Principal Dancers of Teatro alla Scala at the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre
Prima Ballerina Étoile Nicoletta Manni and Principal Dancer Timofej Andrijashenko of Teatro alla Scala in Milan performed to great critical acclaim as part of the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of ballet in Lithuania, organised by the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre (LNOBT). The distinguished Lithuanian audience was able to appreciate their exceptional artistry […]
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Rabat, Oued Beht Archaeological Project Awarded the 2025 Field Discovery Award
The Oued Beht Archaeological Project has been awarded the 2025 Field Discovery Award by the Shanghai Archaeology Forum (SAF), one of the most prestigious international platforms for archaeological research, established by the Institute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS). The award was conferred following a highly competitive selection process: 119 valid […]
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