Italy-Bulgaria International Conference “Archaeology and Architecture”
The Italian Ambassador in Sofia, Giuseppina Zarra, inaugurated the fourth edition of the international forum “Bratsigovo – The Stone Stream of Time,” the Italy-Bulgaria International Conference “Archaeology and Architecture – Achievements and Perspectives,” organised by the Italian Embassy in Sofia in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, Italian Trade Agency, and Confindustria Bulgaria, alongside the […]
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Seoul: Italy on display at the Gwangju Biennale
The inauguration of the second edition of the Italian Pavilion, as part of the 15th edition of the Gwangju Biennale, was held on 7 September at the Dong-gok Art Museum in Gwangju. The initiative was organized by the Italian Cultural Institute of Seoul, the Gwangju Biennale, the Bomun Welfare Foundation and the Dong-gok Art Museum, […]
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Paris, reception at the Embassy on the occasion of the International Meeting for Peace
As part of the 38th “International Meeting for Peace 2024” – organized by the Community of Sant’Egidio and the Archdiocese of Paris, in the presence of the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Giorgio Silli – on September 23 the Ambassador of Italy to France, Emanuela D’Alessandro, hosted a reception in […]
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From the Caribbean to Siena: the Transcultura project
From July 15 to September 2, 2024, the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena hosted 18 young musicians from the Caribbean (1 from Barbados, 14 from Cuba, 2 from the Dominican Republic and 1 from Trinidad and Tobago), who took part in an advanced musical training program. The participation of these artists was made possible thanks […]
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Sydney: Vico Magistretti – Architecture & Design
The exhibition “Vico Magistretti – Architecture & Design” retraces the sixty-year career of the famous architect and designer. Through drawings, plans, photographs and projects, both the most famous and the lesser-known works are presented, thus showing Magistretti’s approach to urban planning and the historical-cultural context. In parallel, the exhibition celebrates Magistretti’s industrial design, highlighting the […]
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The International Project “Beyond Borders” in Tunis
The international project “Beyond Borders” – directed by Instabili Vaganti and supported by MiC, as part of the “Boarding Pass Plus 2022-24” program – opened its doors to the public at the end of a first stage in Tunis, which took place from 5 to 8 September 2024, presenting a first “work in progress” on […]
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Sarajevo, “Red Bench” and Paola Cortellesi against gender violence
A symbol to bear witness to the fight against gender violence: on 20 September, the Italian Embassy in Sarajevo inaugurated a Red Bench in its premises, in memory of the empty place left in society by victims of gendercide. At the brief inauguration ceremony, besides Ambassador Marco Di Ruzza and the Embassy staff, the Representative […]
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The Magic of Pizzica in North Macedonia
The “La Notte della Taranta” Popular Orchestra—official ambassador of pizzica worldwide—performed two concerts titled “Rhythm and Passion of Puglia,” organised by the Italian Embassy in Skopje and the Italian Cultural Institute in Belgrade, in collaboration with the Municipalities of Kumanovo and Chair (Skopje). The first concert took place on 17 September at the Cultural Centre […]
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Vienna: Wiener Symphoniker Orchestra concerts presented
The Italian Embassy in Vienna hosted the press conference for the presentation of a trilogy of concerts that the Wiener Symphoniker Orchestra will perform in Trieste from 10 to 13 April. In attendance were the Italian Ambassador in Vienna, Giovanni Pugliese; Senator Tatyana Rojc; Trieste’s Deputy Mayor, Serena Tonel; Clemens Mantl, Spokesperson for the Austrian […]
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London: Presentation of the Italian Pavilion for Expo 2025
The project for the Italian Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, designed by architect Mario Cucinella, has arrived in London. The presentation, held at the Italian Cultural Institute in the British capital, led by Francesco Bongarrà, featured Ambassador Mario Vattani, Italy’s Commissioner General for Expo 2025, alongside star architect Mario Cucinella, who designed the pavilion. […]
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