Diplomazia Culturale

Cultural Diplomacy

14 October 2024

In Tokyo, “Locus Amoenus” by Franz Cerami

On the occasion of the 20th edition of the Contemporary Art Day, on 8 October the Italian Embassy in Tokyo hosted “Locus Amoenus”, a site-specific installation by digital artist Franz Cerami, in the Edo-period garden of the Embassy. The event – organised on the occasion of the initiative promoted by AMACI – Association of Italian […]

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Diplomatic Network

14 October 2024

Manama, an exhibition to celebrate the Contemporary Art Day

The Embassy of Italy in Bahrain, in cooperation with the Art Concept Gallery in Manama, organised the exhibition “The Soul’s Habitats” by Margherita Verdi, a well-known contemporary artist and photographer on the Italian and international scene. The exhibition – held on the occasion of the 20th edition of the Contemporary Art Day – was opened […]

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Diplomatic Network

14 October 2024

Buenos Aires, “Italea” promotional events

Between 27 September and 1 October, “Italea” promotional events were held in Buenos Aires. The leitmotif was Argentina’s model in terms of tourism of the roots, considering both the huge number of Italian descendants and the fact that, over time, compatriots have settled in Argentina, mostly coming from the mosaic of small villages, inland areas […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

10 October 2024

Lomas de Zamora: Italy at the Almirante Brown Book Fair

The 8th edition of the Almirante Brown International Book Fair was inaugurated on 30 September, with Italy participating for the first time through a stand hosted by the Consular Agency in Lomas de Zamora. Alongside the book exhibition, the Italian stand distributed promotional material on consular activities and the “Italea” project, linked to “Tourism of […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

10 October 2024

Rosario: 24th Edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World

On the occasion of the 24th edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World, the Consulate General of Italy in Rosario, in collaboration with key local partners, has organised a series of events focused on the theme “Italian and the Book: The World Between the Lines”. Particular attention will be given to […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

10 October 2024

Sofia: Italian volcanoes on display

On 5 September, the Italian Embassy in Bulgaria and the Italian Cultural Institute in Sofia presented the panel exhibition “Air, Water, Earth, Fire”, inaugurated by the Italian Ambassador in Sofia, Giuseppina Zarra. The project, curated by Antonello Migliozzi and Marco Marotta, benefits from the collaboration of the Museum Centre of Agricultural Sciences (MUSA) at the […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

10 October 2024

Oued Beht, Morocco: a bridge between Africa and Europe

In the heart of Morocco, along the banks of the Oued Beht River, an international team of archaeologists, co-directed by the National Research Council of Italy, Institute of Heritage Science (CNR-ISPC) and co-financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has recently uncovered a settlement of extraordinary importance, dated between 3400 and 2900 […]

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Diplomatic Network

9 October 2024

Opera recital “All’alba vincerò” with the Festival Pucciniano Foundation organised in Ottawa

On 8 October, the opera recital “All’alba vincerò. A musical journey through Puccini’s masterpieces” was held at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre in Ottawa. The concert was organised by the Embassy of Italy in Canada in collaboration with the Festival Pucciniano Foundation, which every year stages in Torre del Lago the only festival in the world […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

9 October 2024

IOSONOVULNERABILE opened in Paris

The artistic project ‘Iosonovulnerable’ (iamvulnerable), a performative art practice curated by Sergio Mario Illuminato, was inaugurated last 3 October at the Italian Cultural Institute in Paris. The exhibition will be on display at the Institute’s gardens until 29 November. Also attending the event in France – currently entering its second stage after a research process […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

9 October 2024

Art in the Embassy: Contemporary Italy in Vilnius

The exhibition “Arte in Ambasciata: Italia Contemporanea a Vilnius” (Art in the Embassy: Contemporary Italy in Vilnius) has been organised by the Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Vilnius as part of the initiatives planned for the 20th Italian Contemporary Art Day. The launch event was held on 3 October 2024 in cooperation […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

9 October 2024

“Madama Butterfly” on stage in Bahia Blanca

Thanks to the support of the Italian Consulate General in Bahia Blanca and the collaboration developed with the organisation of artists from southern Argentina OAS-Organizzazione degli Artisti del Sud argentino, the Italian Cultural Institute in Buenos Aires, the local Municipality and the Bahia Blanca Theatre brought Italian opera back to the entire district of Argentinean […]

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Press Releases

8 October 2024

Minister Tajani opens the 24th Week of the Italian Language in the World: Italian as a tool to shape the future and communicate with the world

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, today launched the 24th edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World (SLIM), the main event promoting the Italian language, which in 2024 is dedicated to the theme “Italian and the Book: The World Between the Lines.” “Keeping […]

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