Tenth Italian Design Day in the World
Today marks the tenth Italian Design Day in the World mondo (Italian Design Day), promoted and organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Ministry of Culture – Directorate General for Contemporary Creativity, in collaboration with ADI – Association for Industrial Design, Fondazione ADI Collezione Compasso d’Oro, Triennale Milano, Salone del […]
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Prague, opening of the exhibition “De Chirico – Painting is the Magical Art”
The exhibition “Giorgio De Chirico – Painting is the Magical Art,” dedicated to the great master of the metaphysical art movement, is currently underway at the Italian Cultural Institute in Prague. Curated by Lorenzo Canova, Professor of Contemporary Art History at the University of Molise and member of the Scientific Council of the Giorgio and […]
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Bahía Blanca, PINK – “Women of Italian Graphic Design” exhibition
The Consulate General of Italy in Bahía Blanca, together with the Honorable Concejo Deliberante (Legislative assembly) of Bahía Blanca, inaugurated, on the occasion of the opening of the 2026 ordinary session, in the month dedicated to women, the photography exhibition PINK – Women of Italian Graphic Design. From the origins to contemporaneity. The PINK project […]
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Melbourne, 2026 “Targa Classica” winners awarded
The ninth edition of Targa Classica, the automotive event inspired by the historic Sicilian Targa Florio, ended yesterday in Melbourne. The event, supported by the Consulate General of Italy, saw more than 100 vintage and sports cars parade between the Mornington Peninsula and the heart of the Australian metropolis. The Consul General, Chiara Mauri, presided […]
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Prague, Meeting with Giordano Bruno Guerri
As part of the Et Cetera | Dialogues, the Baroque Chapel of the Italian Cultural Institute in Prague hosted a discussion with historian and essayist Giordano Bruno Guerri on Friday, February 27. The occasion provided an opportunity to delve into the historical and cultural events of Italy between the two World Wars, with references to […]
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Madrid, Inauguration of the 1st Italian Contemporary Art Week
On the occasion of the 45th ARCOmadrid, the Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid inaugurates the 1st Italian Contemporary Art Week, turning the Abrantes Palace into a hub of international experimentation. The exhibition programme involves the entire structure, beginning with the exterior façade, which is “invaded” by the iconic colourful frogs of the Cracking Art movement, […]
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Melbourne, Area Meeting of the Italian Chambers of Commerce in Asia and Oceania
The Area Meeting of the Italian Chambers of Commerce operating in Asia and Oceania was held in Melbourne on February 27 and 28. The event, organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Melbourne, chaired by President Adrian Lo Giudice and operationally led by General Secretary Veronica Misciattelli, was held with the patronage […]
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Addis Ababa: Leopardi Days, a Great Success
A series of events dedicated to Giacomo Leopardi was held at the Italian Cultural Institute in Addis Ababa (February 23-26), organized in collaboration with a large number of Italian and local partners: Casa Leopardi, Recanati; the National Centre for Leopardi Studies; the University of Macerata: RAI Com; the Ethiopian National Theatre; the University of Addis […]
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The February 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 at foreign universities. This issue focuses on the following topics: Annalena Benini, Director of the […]
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Peru, the HUACAS project for the protection of archaeological heritage
The HUACAS project, promoted and co-financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) as part of the Italian Archaeological Missions Abroad program, represents a model of excellence in international cooperation and scientific research, combining technological innovation and the protection of global cultural heritage. The project, active in Peru since 2019, operates primarily […]
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