Prague to host a conference on Canova
In order to mark the bicentenary of the death of Antonio Canova, the Italian Cultural Institute in Prague, in association with the National Gallery Prague, shall pay homage to the great Venetian artist with a conference honouring his timeless genius. Canova’s masterpieces, inspired by classical art, can be found in the most important museums in […]
Read moreShanghai: concert to launch the Language of Opera Programme
On 17 February, the Italian Cultural Institute, in association with the Italian Consulate General of Shanghai, will put on a concert to launch the “Italian, the language of opera: music, arias and classics“ programme at the Tri space in Shanghai with the intention of celebrating the Italian opera tradition in China. “Belcanto“ has always been […]
Read more“From menhirs to nuraghes” exhibition on Sardinia now staged in Greece
The exhibition, “Sardinia, a Megalithic Island. From menhirs to nuraghes: stone stories from the heart of the Mediterranean”, was inaugurated today, 11 February, at the National Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki. The event is promoted by the Italian Embassy in Athens and by the Italian Cultural Institute in Athens and is part of the Embassy’s cultural […]
Read moreThe Italian Embassy in Washington celebrates the International Day of Girls and Women in Science with webinar: “A WOMAN’S EYE ON IMMUNOLOGY”
A significant gender gap persists around the world in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Despite some progress, women are still underrepresented in these fields. Gender equality and women’s empowerment are crucial to contribute to global economic development and to achieve the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. For the […]
Read moreWomen scientists celebrated in Mexico City
The Italian Cultural Institute in Mexico City will inaugurate a special photographic exhibition on 12 February. Gerald Bruneau ‘s photographs tell the life of 20 Italian women who chose to dedicate themselves to science. The exhibition, organized in partnership with the Bracco Foundation, shows us, among others, a pharmacologist, a particle physicist, an MD, an IT […]
Read moreOpening of the 7th edition of Filming Italy in Los Angeles
Human rights, the future of young people, equal opportunities through the promotion of the role of women in the filmmaking industry, and the relaunch of film and TV productions following the lockdown are the main topics of the 7th edition of Filming Italy, which will open in Los Angeles on 28 February and will continue until […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
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