Diplomazia Culturale

Cultural Diplomacy

25 February 2026

Helsinki: lecture-concert on Jean Sibelius and Italy

On 23 February, the lecture-concert “Sibelius and his Italian colleagues” took place at Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki. The event, dedicated to the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, was organised by the pianist Folke Gräsbeck in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Helsinki. Maestro Gräsbeck, widely regarded as one of the leading interpreters of Sibelius’s piano […]

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Press Releases

24 February 2026

At the Farnesina, Minister Tajani presents the project “Matera Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue 2026” within the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean

At the Farnesina today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, addressed an international event presenting the programme “Matera Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue 2026”, organised within the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean and in cooperation with the Anna Lindh Foundation. “The Mediterranean is a strategic priority for Italy. […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

17 February 2026

“Geometria dell’incanto. Frammenti di bellezza italiana” in Lyon

The photo exhibition “Geometria dell’incanto. Frammenti di bellezza italiana” (Geometry of Enchantment. Fragments of Italian Beauty) is currently underway in Lyon, organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in Lyon, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy and the Catholic University of Lyon (UCLy – Campus St-Paul). The exhibition was first organized in 2024 by […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

5 February 2026

Celebrating Italy–Afghanistan cultural ties through the works of Alighiero Boetti

The Embassy of Italy in Kabul, relocated to Doha, in collaboration with Tornabuoni Arte, organised a special event dedicated to Alighiero Boetti (1940–1994) and his connections with Afghanistan, within the framework of the prestigious international modern and contemporary art fair Art Basel Qatar (Doha, 5–7 February 2026). The works on display, created during the artist’s […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

5 February 2026

Lyon: Tribute to Anna Magnani with Monica Guerritore

The feature film Anna, dedicated to Anna Magnani—one of Italy’s most celebrated actresses—was screened at the Université Catholique de Lyon (Campus Carnot). The screening was attended by the film’s lead actress, Monica Guerritore, and producer Roberto Zaccaria. The event was organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of Lyon, in collaboration with the Consulate General of […]

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Diplomatic Network

4 February 2026

Andrea Palladio’s architecture in Beijing

Bringing to a close the celebrations marking the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and China, the Embassy of Italy in Beijing and the Italian Cultural Institute of Beijing have organised the first major exhibition ever held in Asia dedicated to the architecture of Andrea Palladio. The exhibition Geometry, Harmony and Life. The architecture […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

4 February 2026

Santiago: Piccolo Teatro di Milano takes the stage

An enthusiastic audience in Santiago welcomed the performance of Ho paura torero (Tengo miedo torero) by the Piccolo Teatro di Milano. The production, adapted from the eponymous novel by Chilean author Pedro Lemebel, was staged at the Teatro Nacional Chileno as part of the 33rd edition of the international Teatro a Mil festival—one of the […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

3 February 2026

Bangkok: Tradition, Aesthetics, and Italian Innovation Between Taste and Memory

The exhibition “From Legacy to the Future. Restoration as a Design Project” is currently underway at the TCDC Thailand Creative & Design Center in Bangkok, as part of Bangkok Design Week 2026. The project leads the public to reflect on the centrality of restoration, a recognized excellence of Italian know-how, conceived as a practice of […]

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Diplomatic Network

2 February 2026

Oslo, the exhibition “Archivio Creatività Italiane” opens

The first stop of the traveling exhibition “Archivio Creatività Italiane” opened on January 29 at the Italian Cultural Institute in Oslo. The exhibition is promoted by the Directorate General for Growth and Export Promotion of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN). The exhibition […]

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Diplomatic Network

2 February 2026

Vienna, “Sounds for Peace” Charity Concert

The “Sounds for Peace” charity concert, sponsored by the Italian Embassy in Vienna, the Permanent Mission of Italy to the International Organizations, the Permanent Mission to the OSCE, and the Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the University of Vienna, took place at the Vienna Musikverein. The event featured the Vienna University Orchestra and Choir, […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

2 February 2026

The January issue of the SFIM Newsletter is online

Every month the SFIM Newsletter delves into the latest news on Italian education abroad, ranging from the most relevant and interesting initiatives to the educational projects and cultural activities of the Italian Education System in the World. SFIM includes Italian schools and sections abroad, Italian language and culture courses, as well as lectureships and assistantships […]

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Diplomatic Network

30 January 2026

Rome–Paris: 70 years of Twinning

On 30 January, the Ambassador of Italy to France, Emanuela D’Alessandro, hosted an official luncheon at the Hôtel de Rochefoucauld-Doudeauville, the Embassy’s headquarters, to celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the unique twinning relationship between Rome and Paris, in the presence of the Mayors of the two capitals. The event was attended by the Secretaries General […]

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