The works of Donglai and Diatto are exhibited in Shanghai
The Italian Cultural Institute in Shanghai, in collaboration with ArtCN Gallery, is organising the exhibition ”Into the Woods”, which will be open to the public from February 12 to March 27, 2022. Wood is the link between the works of the two artists, Guo Donglai and Claudio Diatto, who come from different countries and generations. […]
Read moreDakar, Ambassador De Vito summons UN Italian personnel
In order to promote dialogue on the regional situation in the Sahel, exchange relevant information and contacts and analyse the ongoing projects, Italy’s Ambassador in Dakar, Giovanni Umberto De Vito, has summoned over 50 Italian officials working at the Dakar-based offices of the United Nations and of other international organisations. The meeting – which addressed, […]
Read moreMadrid: catalogue of works by architect Sabatini presented
The Italian Ambassador to Madrid, Riccardo Guariglia, presented – at the Cibeles Palace – the catalogue “El Madrid de Sabatini. La construcción de una capital europea (1760-1797)”, published on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the birth of the architect from Palermo who, under the reign of Charles III of Bourbon, transformed the capital […]
Read moreExhibition “Diva!” on Italian jewellery staged in Amman
The exhibition “Diva! Italian glamour in fashion jewellery” has been inaugurated at the National Gallery of Fine Arts of Amman, Jordan’s most prestigious exhibition venue. The display, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and set up in Jordan by the Italian Embassy, is curated by Alba Cappellieri, tenured professor at the […]
Read moreIllustrated books for children donated to Laos
A children’s book “Amali e l’albero” by Chiara Lorenzoni, with illustrations by Paolo Domeniconi, published in Italy by EDT, will be donated to very young students in schools in Laos. This initiative is part of a project promoted by the European Union Delegation, in which the Italian Embassy in Bangkok is participating, for the dissemination […]
Read moreKyiv: a concert opens the 2022 cultural season
The Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Kyiv opened the 2022 cultural season with the concert “Un amore così grande,” organized by the National Philharmonic of Ukraine. While announcing the programme of events, the Italian Ambassador in Kyiv, Pier Francesco Zazo, said: “this year, we want to focus once again on Culture, as […]
Read moreUndersecretary Gava’s successful mission in Azerbaijan
During an official visit to Azerbaijan, Undersecretary of State for Ecological Transition, Vannia Gava, accompanied by the Italian Ambassador in Baku, Claudio Taffuri, had bilateral talks with the Minister of Economy, Mikaiyl Jabbarov and the Minister of Energy, Parviz Shahbazov. “The issues on which we exchanged opinions – said Undersecretary Gava – were stable gas […]
Read moreMadrid: a concert opens the celebrations for the Anno Pasolinium
The Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid, together with Círculo de Bellas Artes, open the Anno Pasoliniun: a programme rich in cultural activities that will unfold throughout 2022 in Madrid to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the author. The commemoration events will open on 6 February with the concert “Le Nuvole di Pier […]
Read moreCaracas: the “Italian Hospital in Venezuela” opens
The Italian Hospital in Venezuela was opened in Caracas at the Clinica Santa Paola. The ceremony was attended by Placido Vigo, Charge d’affaires in Venezuela, Nicola Occhipinti, the Consul General in Caracas, Vincenzo Di Martino, the Chairperson of the Board of Governors of the new facility and the heads of institutions representing the Italian community. […]
Read moreFilms from the Venice Film Festival coming to Moscow
The Italian Cultural Institute in Moscow will host the thirteenth edition of the “Da Venezia a Mosca” (from Venice to Moscow) festival. From 18 to 23 February, the most successful Italian films shown last autumn at the 78th Venice International Film Festival will feature at the “Oktjabr” multiplex. Biographies, dramas, comedies and documentaries: for six […]
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