Tallinn, release of Estonian translation of ‘If This Is a Man’
A new Estonian translation of ‘If This Is a Man’ by Primo Levi was recently published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Turin-born writer. In addition to the commemoration, the translation was necessary because the preceding edition, dating back to 20 years ago, is no longer available in the bookshops. Thanks […]
Read moreThe Italian Embassy in Canada contributes to recovering a stolen Della Robbia
A success story of the Italian Embassy in Ottawa and of the Foreign Ministry is represented by the recovery of two important Italian works of art that had been smuggled out of the Country: two masterpieces of unmatched artistic, historic and religious value were tracked in Canada and returned to Italy. The artworks are the […]
Read moreWashington: Exhibition on Enrico David at the Hirshhorn Museum
An exhibition of installations, sculptures, paintings and tapestries by artist Enrico David was inaugurated at the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington. The exhibition “Enrico David: gradations of slow release”, organized with the support of the Italian Embassy, in collaboration with the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA Chicago), was opened by a conversation between the artist […]
Read moreTokyo: Castellani’s restored work is again at the Embassy
The work “White Surface” by Enrico Castellani is finally again on display at the Italian Embassy in Tokyo after a meticulous restoration courtesy of the Prada Group. This extraordinary initiative that gives prominence to Italy’s cultural heritage is tge result of a coordinated endeavour involving the Embassy, the Prada Group, the Enrico Castellani Foundation and […]
Read moreNew Headquarters for Italian School of East Asian Studies in Kyoto
The Italian Ambassador to Japan, Giorgio Starace, and the Consul General in Osaka, Luigi Diodati, inaugurated the new headquarters of the Italian School of East Asian Studies (Iseas) in Kyoto. The institute moved to the Ecole Francaise d’Extreme Orient (Efeo) with which it has worked closely for years, including in the field of research. During […]
Read moreFestival of Italian Regions Wraps Up in Moscow
The 2019 edition of the Festival of Italian Regions wrapped up with a play in Italian, organized by 16 schools in Moscow and other Russian cities. Organized by the Consulate General of Italy, with support from the Moscow Duma and the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, in collaboration with Moscow’s State Institutes n.1409 […]
Read moreCordoba hosts Italy’s youngest orchestra conductress
An exceptional talent and Italy’s youngest orchestra conductress, Beatrice Venezi performed at the prestigious Libertador Theatre in Cordoba with the Symphonic Orchestra of the Province of Cordoba. The concert, which was organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in Cordoba, was held at the city’s famous theatre that just recently reopened after going through a most […]
Read moreNew Orleans officially apologizes for the lynching of 11 Italians on 14 March 1891
The Mayor of New Orleans, LaToya Cantrell, issued a proclamation containing the city’s official apology for the dramatic lynching of 11 Italian immigrants on March 14, 1891. The proclamation was read at the headquarters of the American Italian Cultural Center of New Orleans at the presence of Mayor Cantrell and the Italian Consul General in Houston, […]
Read moreHenao Quartet performs at the Italian Embassy in Madrid
The Italian Embassy in Madrid hosted a special event combining classic music and new talents. The Henao String Quartet is an ensemble comprising young musicians: violinists William Chiquito from Colombia and Soyeon Kim from South Korea, and Italian musicians Stefano Trevisan, viola, and Giacomo Menna, cello. The Quartet’s program included pieces from Giacomo Puccini, Giuseppe Verdi and Ludwig […]
Read moreKampala hosts the presentation of ‘Call me Giuseppe, a book on Father Ambrosoli
The Italian Embassy in Kampala, in Uganda hosted the presentation of a book dedicated to Father Giuseppe Ambrosoli and entitled ‘Call me Giuseppe’ . The book, which was published with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, tells the story of the Italian doctor and missionary who dedicated his life to Uganda where he […]
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