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Cultural Diplomacy

18 October 2024

In Lyon, the “Geometry of Enchantment”

The exhibition “Geometry of Enchantment. Fragments of Italian Beauty” is a collection of fifty images by Valerio Corzani. Inaugurated on 25 September, it will be on display at the Italian Cultural Institute of Lyon until 21 November. The aim of the exhibition is to document beauty through geometric forms, uncovering perimeter affinities and transforming landscapes […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

18 October 2024

In Helsinki, the Renaissance of Jacopo Bassano

An exhibition on Jacopo Da Ponte, known as Jacopo Bassano, one of the most important painters of the Italian Renaissance, has been inaugurated at the Sinebrychoff Art Museum in Helsinki. Bassano is renowned for his vivid and detailed depictions of rural life and his religious compositions. The 34 works on display will remain at the […]

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Diplomatic Network

18 October 2024

Ambassadors to the Holy See Literary Award, 6th edition – year 2025

The Italian Embassy and the Delegation of the European Union to the Holy See have announced the 6th edition of the Ambassadors to the Holy See Literary Award. Established six years ago on the initiative of a group of Heads of Mission, the Award is open to authors of books published in Italian and intended […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

18 October 2024

“Festa della Repubblica dei Piccoli” celebrated in Doha

The Embassy of Italy in Doha, in cooperation with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCTI), has organised the third edition of the “Festa della Repubblica dei Piccoli” (Italian National Day for Children), held at the ACS International School Doha on 17 October. On the occasion of the “Week of the Italian Language in […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

16 October 2024

Inaugurated in Almaty SPAZIO-D, dedicated to Italian design

Spazio-D, a “concept room” dedicated to Italian design, was inaugurated at the La Prima centre in Almaty. The project was promoted by the Embassy of Italy in Astana, the Italian Cultural Institute in Almaty, and the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), and curated by Milan architect Marco Poletti. “We conceived Spazio-D as an idea made up […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

16 October 2024

Premio Berlino 2024: the winners

Premio Berlino promotes international mobility and recognises the talent of young Italian architects, offering them a unique opportunity for growth and intercultural exchange. The award is promoted by the Directorate-General for Contemporary Creativity of the Italian Ministry of Culture, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian Cultural Institute in Berlin. […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

16 October 2024

Cairo – Boffi and Di Carlo at the “Forever is Now” exhibition

The fourth edition of “Forever is Now” (24 October-16 November 2024), a contemporary art exhibition organised in Egypt under the patronage of UNESCO, will present the works of 12 renowned international artists, each bringing a unique vision to a collective dialogue that transcends the barriers of time and cultures. The theme of the exhibition offers […]

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Diplomatic Network

15 October 2024

800 anni del Cantico delle Creature a Palazzo Borromeo

Si è svolto questa mattina, 15 ottobre, a Palazzo Borromeo l’evento “800 anni del Cantico delle Creature a Palazzo Borromeo”, organizzato dall’Ambasciata d’Italia presso la Santa Sede, in collaborazione con il Cortile dei Gentili, in occasione della XXIV Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo. L’evento, patrocinato dal Comitato nazionale per le celebrazioni dell’VIII centenario della […]

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Diplomatic Network

15 October 2024

New York, Siena was a protagonist at MET

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York inaugurated on October 8th the first major exhibition in the United States dedicated to Sienese art of the 14th century, titled “Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300–1350.” “I am delighted that one of the world’s most important and prestigious museums has chosen to host this exhibition, which […]

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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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