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Diplomazia Culturale

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2 October 2014
Brussels – Italian hi-tech in review

Investment for technological innovation and growth in the cyber security sector, access to raw materials, active and healthy ageing, food quality and security in the run-up to EXPO 2015, the protection and enhancement of the cultural heritage, and infrastructure networks. These are the key topics of the 4 sessions of TechItaly 2014, a series of […]

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2 October 2014
Philadelphia – A month of events with an Italian flavour

“Ciao Philadelphia” is a month-long celebration of Italian culture, with over 30 events (see the full list at ciaophiladelphia.com). Organised by the Italian Consulate General, the events are open to the public of Philadelphia, a city with one of North America’s biggest and most successful Italian and Italian-American communities. Columbus Day, a holiday close to […]

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2 October 2014
Buenos Aires: ‘Meraviglie dalle Marche’ in mostra (in translation)

Cinque secoli di pittura, dal primo Rinascimento all’Ottocento, per ripercorrere la storia delle Marche. E’ stata inaugurata nei giorni scorsi a Buenos Aires la seconda edizione della mostra “Meraviglie dalle Marche”, un evento realizzato con la collaborazione dell’ambasciata italiana. L’esposizione, attraverso 36 tele di artisti del calibro di Tiziano, Lorenzo Lotto, Perugino, Filippo Bellini, Tintoretto, […]

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Press Releases
2 October 2014
UNESCO Forum, Florence. “In a world that seems to be degenerating into extremism or crises, the escape routes from the idea of an inevitable clash and decline are culture and creativity”, says Under-Secretary Giro

“We must never forget that the places of creative production, places that cradle the meaning of a community, are important to development. They are the places where today’s reality, difficult, crisis-ridden and violent as it may be, can be transformed in the imagined future”. This was the comment by Under-Secretary Mario Giro, speaking at the […]

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1 October 2014
An “Italian Cultural Evening” lights up Berlin

An “Italian Cultural Evening” has lit up Berlin’s arts scene with an event featuring Italian literature, music and the visual arts and hosted by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Foundation. The artists taking part included Andrea Bajani, Tortorelli-Meluso, and Luca Trevisani. Opened by Italian Ambassador Pietro Benassi, the cultural evening was promoted by the KAS in collaboration […]

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1 October 2014
A whirlwind ‘Giro d’Italia’ in Beijing is a huge success with the Chinese public

A whirlwind “Giro d’Italia” was organised in Beijing to introduce Italy’s products, food and wine, tourism destinations and cultural events to the Chinese public. The event was hosted by the Italian Embassy, which provided support for around 70 participating Italian companies and welcomed about 5000 visitors. The “Giro” also featured EXPO 2015 and opportunities for […]

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26 September 2014
Farnesina and CNR for the night of the researcher in Lecce

The Night of the Researcher, held at the Nanotechnologies Institute of the CNR’s National Nanotechnology Laboratory in Lecce in collaboration with the Farnesina, organised a session entitled “From Enigma to the Quantum Computer”. This evening at 19:00 Marco Mazzeo will introduce the theme of the conference “Toward the quantum computer”, followed at 20:00 by a […]

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26 September 2014
Usa -“Macchiaioli” for the first time in October

“The Macchiaioli”, an exhibition of the 19th century Italian art movement by the same name, will run at the Italian Cultural Institute from 2 to 30 October, give thing the American public their first ever taste of this fundamental moment in Italian modern art. Read more, in Italian.

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26 September 2014
China – Turin Polytechnic and CEI Piemonte in Chongqing

Relations with the principal auto manufacturing firms of Chonqing (Chang’an, Lifan, Shineray), reflection on the need to systematically reassess Italy’s market penetration, and finally, preparation of the Italian Automotive Forum in Chonqing were the concerns of a mission to the Chinese province by an Italian delegation led by Deputy Dean of the Turin Polytechnic, with […]

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26 September 2014
Uruguay – Embassy mission to Colonia and Dolores

Ambassador of Italy to Montevideo Vincenzo Palladino made a mission to Colonia del Sacramento and Dolores to visit the Italian communities in the two areas and deliver a report on the upcoming COMITES elections. Read more, in Italian.

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26 September 2014
London – Virzi’ – “Oscar-anxiety”

“A contest that is enjoyable but is also anxiety-provoking”. It is a sincere and emotional Paolo Virzì, especially in light of the recent passing of his mother, who launched his new film “Human Capital” in London. “We are curious about the effect the film may have on English-speaking audiences”, the director added, “we have already […]

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25 September 2014
Shanghai – Architetti italiani in mostra (in translation)

Il design italiano si mette in mostra in Cina: in occasione della Shanghai Design Week, il 10 ottobre verra’ inaugurata la “Mostra degli architetti italiani a Shanghai e nella Cina orientale”, organizzata dal consolato generale d’Italia in collaborazione con l’agenzia governativa ‘Shanghai Unesco Creative City Promotion Office’. L’obiettivo e’ quello di promuovere il settore dell’arredamento, […]

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