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Diplomazia Culturale

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11 October 2016
Japan hosts an exhibition of the works by Yumi Kori and Luca Zevi

The exhibition “Architecture and Memory – A dialogue between Italy and Japan through the works by Yumu Kori and Luca Zevi” has opened in the year marking the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Japan. It represents a very special meeting between an Italian and a Japanese architect who have been discussing architectural […]

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10 October 2016
United States – Archaeology in the Mediterranean takes centre stage in Washington DC

A conference on “Archaeology in the Mediterranean Region: Economic Challenges for a Better Future”, promoted by the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Washington and organised by Roberto Nardi, will be held on 12 October concomitantly to the opening of the exhibition “The Ancient Giants of Mont’e Prama: From Stone Fragments to […]

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7 October 2016
The Farnesina launches “Week of Italian Cuisine in the World” (21-27 November, 2016)

The Director General for the promotion of Italy’s cultural, economic and innovation system of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,Vincenzo De Luca, participated at the 1st Biennial of Italian Cooperation at Palazzo Re Enzo in Bologna.  The Director General’s mission addressed modes and tools to enhance the Farnesina’s and Italian diplomatic actions across […]

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7 October 2016
Lebanon, Minister Gentiloni visits Beirut today

The main points on the agenda of Minister Gentiloni’s visit are bilateral political, economic and cooperation and regional crises, in addition to inaugurating the new pavilion of the National Museum of Beirut, financed by Italy’s Cooperation Directorate. The Syrian crisis, the fight against Daesh, bilateral relations, cooperation on migration, archaeological and cultural issues are the […]

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7 October 2016
Lithuania – “Fuocoammare” to open Nepatogus Kinas film festival

The docufilm “Fuocoammare” (“Fire at Sea”), Italy’s candidate for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, is about to land in Lithuania for a tour of the country. The film will be screened on October 13 in Vilnius at the opening night of the “Nepatogus kinas” Festival. A second screening is again scheduled at the […]

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Interviews
7 October 2016
Gentiloni: «Culture is the helm for smoother sailing in the region’s troubled waters» (The Daily Star)

During my forthcoming visit to Lebanon I will have the pleasure to inaugurate the newly renovated basement pavilions of the National Museum of Beirut, a symbol of Lebanon’s unique mosaic of communities and cultures. The Italian government had made steady contributions over the years to the preservation of the Lebanese cultural heritage. In the past, […]

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Press Releases
6 October 2016
Cultural Heritage Protection

The exhibition “A Rebirth from Destruction: Ebla, Nimrud, Palmira” was inaugurated today at the Colosseum. The event was attended by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, and the Minister for Cultural Property and Tourism, Dario Franceschini. The exhibit, which has been granted UNESCO sponsorship, […]

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6 October 2016
Croatia – Madama Butterfly staged at the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb

Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini, drawn from Pier Luigi Pizzi’s 2009 performance at the Sferisterio in Macerata, will now be staged at the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb on Wednesday, 5 October and on Friday 7 October 2016 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Treaty between the Italian and Croatian Republics on the Right […]

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5 October 2016
12th Contemporary Art Day – On Saturday, 15 October, the doors of the Farnesina Palace will be open to the public

On Saturday, 15 October, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation will join in the celebration of the Contemporary Art Day organised by AMACI (Association of Italian Contemporary Art Museums) by exceptionally opening its doors on a day of closing. The guided tour will unfold through the most representative rooms on the first, second […]

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4 October 2016
USA, 668 masterpieces by 345 Italian artists shown online

As of today, it is possible to admire online 668 masterpieces by 345 Italian artists from 39 museums in the United States. The artists span from Leonardo, Michelangelo and Caravaggio to Modigliani, Stradivarius and Canova. The “Italian Treasures in the U.S.” online gallery can be seen on the site www.ItalyinUS.org, which displays a vast and […]

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