Tunis, sixtieth anniversary of the first Italo-Tunisian archaeological mission
On the occasion of the sixtieth anniversary of the first Italo-Tunisian archaeological mission, the Institut National du Patrimoine (INP), the Embassy of Italy in Tunisia, and the Italian Cultural Institute of Tunis are organising two study days dedicated to the results of the ongoing excavation missions and current cooperation projects in the sector. The study […]
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Los Angeles, “Visions of Volterra”
The Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles is hosting the exhibition “Visions of Volterra” until 13 May. This exhibition project brings together archaeology, technological innovation, and international collaboration to explore the complex, millennia-old identity of one of Tuscany’s most captivating cities. At the heart of the exhibition is the discovery of the Roman amphitheatre of […]
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Tokyo, Recital by Letizia Gullino and Luca Troncarelli
The recital “From Italy to France“, held at the Italian Cultural Institute of Tokyo, has come to a close. The event was organised with the support of NextGenerationEU, the Italian Ministry of University and Research, and Italia Domani – National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The stage of the Umberto Agnelli Auditorium welcomed violinist Letizia Gullino […]
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Berlin, “Piano SLAM – A tribute to Keith Jarrett”
The Italian Cultural Institute of Berlin hosted “Piano SLAM – A tribute to Keith Jarrett”, an evening of pure solo piano improvisation featuring seven distinct performances by Antonio Flinta, Davide Incorvaia, Aviya Kopelman, Andrea Marcelli, Stefan Rusconi, Kelvin Sholar, and Lennart Smidt – seven musicians, both Italian and international, active on the Berlin, Italian, and […]
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Pubblicato l’inventario del fondo “Archivio Scuole Italiane all’Estero 1888-1894”
È online l’inventario del fondo “Archivio Scuole Italiane all’Estero 1888-1894”, a cura del dottor Antonio Freddi. Il fondo contiene documentazione riguardante questioni amministrative, didattiche, logistiche, disciplinari, legislative, immobiliari, cerimoniali, contabili, di personale, e talora anche politiche, legate alla nascita, all’attività e all’eventuale soppressione delle numerose scuole italiane all’estero. A partire dalla seconda metà del XIX […]
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Warsaw, “Mater Ceramica. Living and Current Matter”
The exhibition “Mater Ceramica. Living and Current Matter” has concluded, organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of Warsaw and the International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza, in collaboration with the Emilia Romagna Region. Through twenty works from the MIC Faenza collection, the exhibition showcased the evolution of artistic ceramics, from the early 20th century to […]
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Edinburgh, Open Day at the Italian Cultural Institute
On 20 March, the Open Day of the Italian Cultural Institute of Edinburgh was held at Italy House, the Institute’s new headquarters. The Open Day followed the relocation of the Institute, which took place in February 2025, and the inaugural ceremony attended by the Ambassador of Italy to the United Kingdom, Inigo Lambertini, the Undersecretary […]
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Mumbai, “Sonic Ties” between Italy and India
The “Sonic Ties” project marked an important milestone in the cultural collaboration between Italy and India, celebrating Indian classical music and Mediterranean jazz. Organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of Mumbai in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai and the Consulate General of Italy in Bangalore, the event was supported by local […]
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Farnesina Collection: the digital path to cultural diplomacy
The Farnesina Collection is now online! Thanks to the collaboration between the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Google Arts & Culture, everyone—free of charge, anytime, and from anywhere—can explore the contemporary Italian artworks that make up the Farnesina Collection. The digitisation project, launched in 2016, now allows users to browse over 400 pieces of […]
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The Rome 1960 Olympic Games in the documents of the Foreign Ministry’s Historical Diplomatic Archives
The inventory of the Olympics Office (inventario dell’Ufficio Olimpiadi) is now available online. The Office, set up in 1959 within the then General Directorate of Cultural Relations (DGRC) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the task of managing the affairs relating to the international aspects of the organisation of the Rome 1960 Olympic Games, […]
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