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Cultural Diplomacy
9 May 2025
Italian Architecture Worldwide: the first exhibition dedicated to Italian architecture abroad opens in Venice

As part of a new “architectural diplomacy” initiative launched by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), in synergy with the Ministry of Culture – Directorate-General for Contemporary Creativity – the first exhibition dedicated to Italian architecture around the world was inaugurated in Venice on 8 May, in view of the opening of the […]

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Events
9 May 2025
The Italian Foreign Ministry at the Turin International Book Fair

#FarnesinaalSalone For the third consecutive year, the Italian Foreign Ministry confirms its participation with its own stand at the 37th edition of the Turin International Book Fair, taking place from 15 to 19 May. The rich programme of events curated by the Ministry offers an opportunity to showcase the full breadth of Italy’s diplomatic activity […]

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Diplomatic Network
8 May 2025
New Delhi, Genes Mundi: The Fabric of the World

On the occasion of Fabrica, the exhibition promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation celebrating Italian excellence and inaugurated on 10 April, the Italian Cultural Institute of New Delhi presented the exhibition of renowned Italian artist Daniela Papadia, in collaboration with the Chanakya School of Craft in Mumbai. Genes Mundi is […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
8 May 2025
Tunis, “Daccourdou” photography exhibition

The Italian Cultural Institute of Tunis, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Tunisia and the Institut National du Patrimoine, presents the exhibition “DACCOURDOU. Aspects and forms of the Italian cultural presence in Tunisia. A photographic narrative”, on display in the halls of the Bardo National Museum in Tunis until 25 July 2025. The […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
7 May 2025
“Le Devisement dou Monde”: Italian drawings on the Far East

From Italy to China—just like the journeys that made Marco Polo famous in the 13th century— “Le Devisement dou Monde: Italian drawings on the Far East” arrives at the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou. The exhibition marks the 700th anniversary of the death of the great Venetian explorer. Curated by Angela Tecce, the exhibition […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
6 May 2025
San Francisco, multimedia show “Ora, i limiti del pianeta” at the Italian Cultural Institute

On 22 April, to celebrate Italian Research Day and World Earth Day, the Italian Cultural Institute in San Francisco presented the multimedia show “Ora, i limiti del pianeta” (Now, the Planet’s Limits), the new performance project by Imaginarium (Francesca Pasquinucci and Davide Giannoni) featuring storytelling, drawings, animation, direction and original musical compositions. Art and science […]

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Diplomatic Network
5 May 2025
Vienna, concert of the Quinteto Revolucionario of the Astor Piazzolla Foundation

In the evocative setting of Palazzo Metternich, seat of the Italian Embassy in Vienna, a prestigious musical event took place on 30 April, featuring the Quinteto Revolucionario of the Astor Piazzolla Foundation, an outstanding ensemble dedicated to the artistic legacy of one of the greatest Argentinean masters of the 20th century. Organised in collaboration with […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
2 May 2025
Dublin, “Italia Geniale – Design enables”

“Italia Geniale – Design enables”, curated by Francesco Zurlo and Carlo Martino, is an exhibition that celebrates Italy’s heritage of brands and patents, tracing the history and culture of materials and techniques while interweaving with the story of design. Promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the exhibition was organised by […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
2 May 2025
Sofia, “Nicodemo Misiti: Ancient Traditions of Southern Italy”

Nicodemo Misiti, photographer and researcher, has devoted his work to documenting the ancient traditions of Southern Italy, combining his passion for photography with a deep historical and anthropological knowledge. Misiti’s project spans the fields of history, culture, and tradition in the southern regions of Italy, aiming to safeguard and promote customs, festivals, religious traditions, gastronomy, […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
2 May 2025
April issue of the SFIM newsletter now online

Each month, the SFIM newsletter provides in-depth updates on developments in Italian education abroad, covering key initiatives, educational projects, and cultural activities within the Italian Education System in the World. SFIM encompasses Italian schools and sections abroad, Italian language and culture courses, and lectureships at foreign universities. Highlights from this issue include: a report on […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
30 April 2025
Ancient DNA Research Challenges Established Beliefs About the Phoenician-Punic Civilization and Opens New Avenues for Understanding Mediterranean Cultures

THE PUBLICATION MAECI’s Contribution to This Research A new study published in Nature reveals surprising discoveries about one of the most influential maritime cultures in history: the Phoenician-Punic civilization of the Mediterranean. Ancient DNA analysis challenges traditional historical reconstructions of this civilization. An international team of researchers analyzed genomic data from 210 ancient individuals, including […]

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