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13 December 2012
Moscow: Galileo’s telescope – Italy’s spheres of excellence

Astronomy as one of the oldest and most valuable of Italy’s spheres of excellence. That is the focus of an exhibition at the Italian Embassy in Moscow of two “works” that gave life to the new science and revolutionised our way of studying the Universe: Galileo’s telescope and the revolutionary “Sidereus Nuncius”, a text dating […]

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13 December 2012
Strasbourg: costumes from the Renaissance court

The exhibition entitled “Renaissance Splendour: Sumptuous court dress” has opened in Strasbourg. The show reproduces fabrics, clothing and events from the court of the Gonzagas and other Renaissance courts in Europe, starting from their depiction in the most famous paintings of the age. The exhibition, which has already visited major cities in Europe and the […]

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13 December 2012
Italy-Russia: engineering training centre opened

The Italian-Russian Technology Centre for training in mechanical engineering training and metal working was opened yesterday, 12 December 2012, in the presence of Antonio Zanardi Landi, Italian Ambassador to Russia. The Training Centre is located in Moscow’s Stankin University. Read more, in Italian.

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11 December 2012
Italy-Israel: Foundation for arts and culture is created

An “innovative and flexible” instrument to implement “projects of excellence” in the sphere of culture and the arts. That is the new Italy-Israel Foundation, presented today at the Farnesina by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi and the Israeli Ambassador to Rome, Naor Gilon. Public and private sectors for “common goals” The Foundation was set up in […]

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11 December 2012
New York: homage to the many faces of Pasolini

New York has opened its doors to the thousand faces of the art of Pier Paolo Pasolini. The memory of the intellectual from Friuli will be commemorated in a full season of his films at the Museum of Modern Art, from 13 December to 5 January, and in a series of events in venues throughout […]

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11 December 2012
Moscow: the Renaissance in the marches, with works by Lorenzo Lotto

A selection of works by the Venetian painter Lorenzo Lotto has arrived in Moscow. The works will be on show to coincide with Exhibitaly – a four-month programme of events supported by the Italian government to promote the best of the “Made in Italy” brand in Russia. Read more, in Italian.

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11 December 2012
The Embassy opens its doors to “young art” from Italian museums

The “Embassy Goes Contemporary” exhibition opens on 12 December 2012 at the Italian Embassy in Berlin. From 17 December until 28 April 2013, the historic salons of the Embassy will host 28 artworks from the Museion Collection in Bolzano, by 22 young Italian artists. The exhibition includes videos, installations, paintings and photography and is part […]

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10 December 2012
Sofia: Italy’s first appearance at the Book Fair

Italy’s first appearance at Sofia’s International Book Fair, now in its 21st edition. In collaboration with our chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria, the Italian Cultural Institute in Sofia set up a stand showcasing books on art, science, fashion, design and food and wine, published by Italian and Bulgarian publishing houses. Children’s books were particularly well […]

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10 December 2012
Hong Kong: italian excellence and flair on show

Hong Kong is paying homage to the excellence and flair of the “Made in Italy” brand. Two events were organised by the Italian Consulate General – a wine tasting and a gala dinner – to celebrate the best of our wine production. “Julius Caesar – Military Genius and Mighty Machines”, an exhibition of the machines […]

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