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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.

San Paolo, terza edizione della Settimana della Musica Italiana con Venerus e Whitemary credits: popfilmes
16 June 2026
São Paulo, Third Italian Music Week with Venerus and Whitemary

The third Italian Music Week, an initiative of the Italian Cultural Institute of São Paulo in collaboration with the São Paulo SESC and produced by the SÙ Association for Culture and Education, featured two leading figures in the new Italian music scene, Venerus and Whitemary. Venerus opened his “Speriamo Tour” on May 26 at the […]

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gente di mare
12 June 2026
Brazil, two new murals by Edoardo Ettorre

The Italian Cultural Institute of São Paulo has commissioned two murals by artist Edoardo Ettorre, which highlight urban art as a space for connecting cultures, regions and human experiences. Realised in Fortaleza (Ceará) and São Paulo (SP), the murals “Gente di Mare” (Seafarers) and “Acolhida” (Acceptance) formed part of two distinct yet complementary projects, linked […]

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IIC Bratislava - caffè
10 June 2026
Bratislava: “Coffee?… Italian!” exhibition inaugurated at the Slovak National Museum

On 9 June 2026, the exhibition “Coffee?… Italian!” was inaugurated at the Slovak National Museum in Bratislava, dedicated to the history, culture and design that have made coffee one of the most recognisable symbols of Made in Italy worldwide. The initiative was promoted by the Italian Cultural Institute of Bratislava and the Embassy of Italy […]

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Online il numero di maggio della Newsletter SFIM
8 June 2026
The May 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 large participation of public and students in the SFIM presentations at […]

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