Shanghai, “Real and Imaginary Lands. China and Marco Polo”
As part of the celebrations for the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo’s death (1324-2024) and the 770th anniversary of his birth (1254-2024), the exhibition “Real and Imaginary Lands. China and Marco Polo: A Tale of Books” took place at the Shanghai Library East (open until 28 February). The event was attended by the Consul General […]
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Seoul, “MOSAIC. Italian Code of a timeless art”
The fourth stop of the exhibition “MOSAIC. Italian Code of a timeless art” was inaugurated at the Korea Foundation Gallery in Seoul. The event, organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of Seoul under the auspices of the Italian Embassy and in collaboration with the Korea Foundation, is one of the central events in the celebrations […]
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Doha, Amerigo Vespucci stop
On the occasion of the Doha leg of the Amerigo Vespucci, the Embassy of Italy contributed to the schedule of cultural events by organising two evening concerts and an exhibition open to the public for the duration of the “Villaggio Italia”, the structure adjoins the “most beautiful sailing ship in the world” that has hosted, […]
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Curitiba pays homage to Puccini
The first edition of the project “Il Largo delle Opere” turned Curitiba into a true stage for celebrating classical music, bringing the magic of opera to the amphitheatre of the Sao Francisco Ruins in Curitiba. Included in the official programme of the “Christmas of Curitiba – Luz dos Pinhais 2024”, with the institutional support of the Consulate General of Italy in Curitiba, the […]
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London, ‘Letizia Battaglia: Life, Love and Death in Sicily’
The exhibition “Letizia Battaglia: Life, Love and Death in Sicily” has opened at the Photographers’ Gallery in London. It is entirely dedicated to the life and photographs of Letizia Battaglia (1935-2022). Curated by Paolo Falcone, in collaboration with the Letizia Battaglia Archive and the Falcone Foundation for the Arts, and supported by the Italian Cultural Institute in London, the exhibition is a premiere for the Palermo-born photographer in […]
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Riga – “Caffè Young Italy” project comes to an end
The initiative promoted by the Italian Embassy in Riga “Caffè Young Italy”, one of the winning projects of the second edition of the “Capitals of Italian creativity in the world” contest launched by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has successfully come to an end. Featuring ten events organised between August and […]
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Paris, Italian Embassy featured in the France TV 5 documentary “Les trésors des ambassades parisiennes”
On Monday, 30 December 2024, France 5 and france.tv aired the documentary “Les trésors des ambassades parisiennes”, presented by the renowned journalist and TV host Sophie Jovillard. The programme is entirely dedicated to discovering the most beautiful embassies in the French capital. The prestigious and historic premises of the Hôtel de la Rochefoucauld-Doudeauville, home to […]
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Discovering Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation’s photographic collections
For the “Le carte e la memoria” column, we are going to explore a photographic collection kept at the Historical Diplomatic Archive of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. It is the Photographic Archive of the Undersecretariat of State for Albanian Affairs, a collection consisting of about 7000 photographs contained in 66 […]
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Africa, AICS Overseas Office Directors Gather in Rome
Today in Rome, at the headquarters of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, the Annual Meeting of the Directors of AICS Offices abroad opens (19-21 December 2024). It will provide an opportunity for discussion and updating on cooperation issues. Africa will be at the centre of the debate, with spaces for reflection and debate on […]
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Jakarta, “Fabrica. Italian Textile Style and Innovation”
The exhibition “FABRICA. ITALIAN TEXTILE STYLE AND INNOVATION”, promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, offers an engaging display that presents historical, technical, and productive aspects of Italian textile manufacturing to an international audience. It features modular elements with images, texts, and interactive experiences. Conceived by CMS Cultura, designed by architect […]
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