Diplomazia Culturale

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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Diplomatic Network

7 May 2025

Italy and UNESCO to host the second edition of the Naples Conference on Cultural Heritage in the 21st Century

From 4 to 6 June, the second edition of the Naples Conference on Cultural Heritage in the 21st Century will take place. This high-level UNESCO event is strongly supported by Italy with the aim of deepening the discussion and highlighting the progress made in the implementation of the principles outlined in the policy document “The […]

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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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Cultural Diplomacy

28 April 2025

Terza edizione del Premio Stoccolma

The Directorate-General for Contemporary Creativity of the Ministry of Culture, the Directorate-General for Public and Cultural Diplomacy – Unit for the Coordination of the Italian Cultural Institutes of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and the Italian Cultural Institute of Stockholm are promoting the third edition of the Stockholm Prize, a residency programme […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

28 April 2025

The Sanremo Giovani World Tour is about to begin

The curtain rises on the Sanremo Giovani World Tour on 2 May in Montreal with a highly anticipated concert at the Leonardo da Vinci Centre. The tour is promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Rai. A prime example of cultural diplomacy that honours the past while looking to the future, […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

25 April 2025

Selection of Italian Foreign Ministry documentation on the occasion of Liberation Day

Eighty years ago, the National Liberation Committee for Northern Italy (CLNAI) proclaimed a general insurrection across all territories still occupied by Nazi-Fascist forces. This marked the beginning of the retreat of German troops and soldiers of the Italian Social Republic from the cities of Northern Italy, which would ultimately lead to the complete liberation of […]

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