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Cultural Diplomacy

Culture is an essential part of Italy’s identity around the world, representing a tangible and intangible asset which can be drawn upon to face contemporary challenges. The Italian language represents an important part of this, acting as both a legacy of the past and a bridge to the future, as does scientific research, a sector in which Italy boasts excellent achievements on a global scale.

Cultural promotion therefore plays a key role in foreign policy, representing one of the main tools for promoting Italy abroad.

Pechino, inaugurata la mostra “Abbracciando l’infinito. L’eterna ricerca di Giuseppe Tucci”
15 May 2026
Beijing, inaugurated the exhibition “Abbracciando l’infinito. L’eterna ricerca di Giuseppe Tucci” (Embracing the infinite: Giuseppe Tucci’s eternal quest)

The exhibition “Abbracciando l’infinito. L’eterna ricerca di Giuseppe Tucci” (Embracing the infinite: Giuseppe Tucci’s eternal quest), dedicated to the figure of the great orientalist, explorer and tibetologist, was inaugurated on May 13, in the presence of the Italian Ambassador to China, Massimo Ambrosetti. The exhibition is organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of Beijing and […]

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Doha, documentario dedicato a Gae Aulenti - Doha, documentary dedicated to Gae Aulenti
14 May 2026
Doha: documentary dedicated to Gae Aulenti

On 13 May, the Embassy of Italy in Doha, Qatar, organised the screening of a documentary dedicated to Gae Aulenti, the Italian architect and designer who stands as a symbol of independence and female talent in the second half of the twentieth century, and the creator of iconic works such as the Musée d’Orsay in […]

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newsletter sfim aprile 2026
6 May 2026
April issue of the SFIM Newsletter now online

The SFIM Newsletter provides monthly updates on developments in Italian education abroad, highlighting major initiatives, educational projects and cultural activities promoted by the Italian Education System in the World (SFIM). SFIM encompasses Italian schools and sections abroad, Italian language and culture courses and lectureships at foreign universities. Highlights in this issue include: Adriana Apollonio appointed as […]

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Il design italiano protagonista a Kiev
4 May 2026
Italian design took centre stage in Kyiv

The tenth edition of Italian Design Day, dedicated to the theme “Re-Design: Regenerating Spaces, Objects, Ideas and Relationships”, was held in Kyiv at the iconic Taryan Towers, the capital’s tallest building, which was opened to the public for the first time for this event. The presence of the Minister for Economy, Environment and Agriculture, Oleksii […]

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