The Italian Cultural Institute of Brussels will host the opening of “Champions”, an exhibition of photographs by Stefano Nicolini, whose work, entirely without digital manipulation, depicts the sports champion and the role the artist has attributed to it in a nascent global society.
Read moreA sold-out house for the performances by Italian theatrical companies “Teatro Sotterraneo” and “Ricci&Forte” at the 13th edition of the Madrid theatre festival “Escena contemporánea”. The event is one of Spain’s most important as a result of its ability to draw young experimental theatre companies from all over Europe. The Italian companies mounted their performances […]
Read more(Italian only) Rettore del Convitto, Emilio Fâtovic’, Caro Ministro Francesco Profumo, Ambasciatore Ding Wei, Capo del Dipartimento Studi Orientali della Sapienza, Prof. Federico Masini ragazzi e ragazze, ringrazio molto gli organizzatori per l’invito a festeggiare tutti insieme la “Festa di primavera”, il “capodanno cinese”. Rivolgo ai nostri amici cinesi i miei più cordiali auguri per […]
Read moreAfter the exhibition dedicated to the “Tendenza” movement at the Pompidou Centre, France turns the spot light once again on the art of building in Italy. The Italian Cultural Institute in Paris will host an exhibition of projects by Startt (Studio di Architettura e Trasformazioni Territoriali) on the future of Italian architecture. Read more, in […]
Read moreThree Italian chefs battled it out at the “San Francisco Italian Athletic Club” on Monday 25 February, each seeking the prize for the best first-course dish. The event was organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco, the SF Italian Athletic and FIERI, in collaboration with Viola Buitoni Club. Read more in Italian.
Read moreL’Italia protagonista di un emozionante viaggio tra le piramidi della Velle di Nazca. Il professor Giuseppe Orefici, direttore della missione di scavo italiana a Cahuachi, ha tenuto nel centro storico di Lima, in suggestivi locali del ministero degli Esteri peruviano, la conferenza “Le piramidi di Cahuachi: progressi delle ricerche sul centro teocratico Nazca”. Feconda collaborazione […]
Read moreJapan as it was in the late 19th century as seen in the hand-coloured black and white photos produced by Adolfo Farsari, Italian photographer living in that Asian country at the time. The exhibition was inaugurated at the Italian Cultural Institute in Tokyo.
Read moreThe Swedish translation of Sandro Veronesi’s “Calm chaos”, winner of the 2066 Premio Strega, was launched in Stockholm at the Italian Cultural Institute, where the author conversed with Swedish radio journalist Anneli Dufva before answering questions from the audience and signing copies of the book translated by Louise Kahan and published by Contempo publishers.
Read moreA pilot course in Italian has been celebrated in Herat, as part of the broad range of Italian initiatives in Afghanistan. The course, which received funding from the Foreign Ministry at the end of 2012, is attracting keen interest from the local community. It is seen as a significant opportunity for young graduates in giving […]
Read moreItaly can play a leading role in the economic growth of Somalia, which has at last emerged from an arduous transition after 20 years of civil war. The point was underscored by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi as he opened the country presentation on Somalia at the Farnesina. The presentation illustrated investment opportunities in the country […]
Read moreThe “Made in Italy” film season continues at the Italian Cultural Institute in Buenos Aires with “Io non ho paura”, directed by Gabriele Salvatores in 2003. The film, called “El secreto” in Spanish, will be shown in Italian with Spanish sub-titles. It won three “Silver Ribbons” in 2003 and a David di Donatello prize in […]
Read moreFor the Italian Foreign Ministry “supporting the entire system that fosters the development of space initiatives is a key priority”, in view of the sector’s “essential role in an increasingly global economy and its impact on international relations in the sector”. The points were underscored by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]
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