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18 February 2015
Zagreb – Venice in Zagreb film season – 2nd edition

The second “Venice in Zagreb” film season, featuring Italian films presented at the 2014 Venice Film Festival, is under way in Croatia. The initiative, which runs until 21 February 2015, was organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Zagreb in collaboration with the Cinema Biennale and the Zagreb Film Festival. The event will include a […]

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18 February 2015
Brussels – Italy and women’s voices at the Book Fair

Five writers, one translator and a publishing specialist. The Italian Cultural Institute in Brussels has organised a “women’s voices” event to coincide with the 45th Book Fair in the Belgian capital. “Je vous écris d’Italie: cinq voix de femmes” was organised in collaboration with the Italian Publishers Association (AIE) and the Mondadori Foundation. Participants include […]

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17 February 2015
Nice – Homage to Italy on the Promenade du Paillon

The city of Nice has paid homage to Italy by naming one of the avenues linked to the “Promenade du Paillon” regeneration project “l’Allee des Italiens”. The initiative was keenly supported by the Mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, himself of Italian origin, to underscore the city’s own Italian roots and the important role played by […]

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17 February 2015
Brazil – Exploring the history of philosophy with Vivaldi’s help

The history of philosophy willbe explored through Antonio Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” at a series of “PhilosophyCafé” events led by Silverio Ortiz, who teaches philosophy at Universidade dasQuebradas. Organised with the support of the Italian Cultural Institute in Riode Janeiro, the events will be hosted by the Institute and will run throughoutMarch 2015. Read more, in […]

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17 February 2015
Brazil – Exploring the history of philosophy with Vivaldi’s help

The history of philosophy willbe explored through Antonio Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” at a series of “PhilosophyCafé” events led by Silverio Ortiz, who teaches philosophy at Universidade dasQuebradas. Organised with the support of the Italian Cultural Institute in Riode Janeiro, the events will be hosted by the Institute and will run throughoutMarch 2015. Read more, in […]

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16 February 2015
Bratislava – Italian jazz trio jazz opens concert cycle

Bratislava gave an enthusiastic reception to a jazz concert by the Kekko Forarnelli Trio, which launched a full calendar of musical events organized by the Italian Cultural Institute. After performing in numerous festivals and clubs, pianist Kekko Formarelli, bass player Giorgio Vendola and drummer Dario Congedo stopped off in the Slovakian capital for a presentation […]

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13 February 2015
Mexico – Celebrating the genius of Pellegrino Artusi

“Pellegrino Artusi: L’unita’ italiana in cucina” is the title of an exhibition running at the Italian Cultural Institute of Mexico City through 20 February. The event is part of the calendar of the Year of Italy in Latin America, and is a celebration of the contribution that writer, “foody” and literary critic and his recipe […]

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13 February 2015
Hamburg – Writer Fabio Geda on a ‘mission’

Italian writer Fabio Geda made a “mission” to Hamburg, Germany, where he presented his latest novel at the Italian Cultural Institute. In the throes of a job and family crisis, the protagonist of the novel, “De la vita che salvi è la tua”, decides to sever all ties and start over again in New York […]

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12 February 2015
Nicaragua – International poetry festival gets under way

More than 80 poets from 54 countries will come together in Granada from 15 to 21 February to participate in the 11th edition of the Nicaragua International Poetry Festival, whose organisers have also invited Italians Claudio Pozzani and Martha Canfield to participate. The festival is a huge celebration of poetry involving the entire city and […]

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11 February 2015
Toronto – Jordan Lancaster analyses Greek influence in Roman Naples

 “Greek inspiration in Roman Naples” is the title of a press conference to be held tomorrow (18:30) at the Italian Cultural Institute of Toronto by Canadian writer Jordan Lancaster. As the Institute points out in a note, “Pompei was a very popular destination during the Roman Empire, especially for those who enjoyed indulging in the […]

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11 February 2015
Mexico – A collective account of the Day of the Dead

“Pan del Alma” is the title of a collective book that writer Pino Cacucci will present on 25 February at the historic home/museum of Frida Khalo in Mexico City. The book is intended to provide a snapshot of one of the more remarkable aspects of Mexican culture: the celebrations, rituals and images associated with the […]

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11 February 2015
Festival of Abu Dhabi – Italy guest of honour with Muti

Italy is to be guest of honour at the 12th edition of the Festival of Abu Dhabo, the Emirates’ celebrated cultural event in which artists from around the world participate. An homage to Riccardo Muti, founder and conductor of the Luigi Cherubini Youth Orchestra, organised by the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF), the […]

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