TRECCANI100 | “Palazzo Treccani”. The exhibition dedicated to the imaginary museum of knowledge in London
The Italian Cultural Institute in London (ICI London) is delighted to host, in collaboration with the Istituto della Enciclopedia Italiana, the London leg of the travelling exhibition “Palazzo Treccani”, on display from 12 September to 9 October 2025 at ICI London. Celebrating its centenary, the exhibition takes visitors on a journey through the history of […]
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DIARIES. Perspectives on Photography. Francesco Zizola and Stuart Franklin in Conversation
A special event dedicated to contemporary photography is coming to the Italian Cultural Institute in London. On the occasion of the publication of Diaries by Francesco Zizola (Yogurt Editions, 2025), curated by Francesco Rombaldi, renowned Italian photographer Francesco Zizola will be joined by acclaimed British photographer Stuart Franklin for an exclusive talk on Monday 22 […]
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The Italian Library #14. Notes and Words: The Story of the Great Italian Singer-Songwriters
The series “The Italian Library” continues at the Italian Cultural Institute in London in collaboration with Ornella Tarantola. The Italian Library #14 Tuesday 23 September 2025 Notes and Words: The Story of the Great Italian Singer-Songwriters From Bennato to Luigi Tenco, from Milan to Naples, passing through Genoa, Bologna and Rome. This evening we will talk […]
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Carlo Levi and Power in Society
ICI London and Italian Studies Library Group 2025 Mario Casalini Lecture are proud to present “Carlo Levi and Power in Society” Mussolini’s regime, defined as totalitarian, aimed to dominate every sphere of the life of the citizen, a process Carlo Levi defined as the divinizzazione dello Stato. However, his observations on life in Gagliano where […]
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New Italian Stories: Stranizza d’amuri (Fireworks) by Giuseppe Fiorello
Thursday 2 October, 6pm at ICI London New Italian Stories: Stranizza d’amuri (Fireworks) by Giuseppe Fiorello Part of the new film screening series: New Italian Stories, a project that showcases contemporary cinematic gems from Italy. The series aims to spotlight remarkable, and often overlooked, films that reflect the richness and evolution of Italian cinema. Introduction […]
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The Italian Library #15: The Kiss that Changed the World
Tuesday 7 October , 6:30pm The Italian Library #15 The Kiss That Changed the World Ornella Tarantola presents Paola Jacobbi and Daniela De Rosa Drawing from the Spagnoli family archives, Paola Jacobbi, in conversation with Daniela De Rosa, weaves together Luisa Spagnoli’s visionary rise with her courageous personal story, set against the backdrop of major […]
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Ubaldo Bartolini: My Arcadia
UBALDO BARTOLINI MY ARCADIA Curated by Luca Tommasi October 14 – November 19, 2025 Opening: Monday, October 13, 6:30 PM Ubaldo Bartolini’s solo exhibition My Arcadia, featuring a selection of 12 oil-on-canvas works created specifically for this London event in the current year, pays tribute to the artist whose works are part of the Farnesina […]
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Fashion Dialogues. The Beauty Series #2: Perfume. Virginia Ruocco in conversation with Matteo Augello
Wednesday 15 October, 6.30pm Fashion Dialogues. The Beauty Series #2: Perfume. Virginia Ruocco in conversation with Matteo Augello The next guest for the FASHION DIALOGUES season on beauty is Virginia Ruocco, Brand and Product Development Manager of Carthusia, I Profumi di Capri. In conversation with Matteo Augello, Ruocco will discuss the history of her company […]
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L’incoronazione di Poppea by Claudio Monteverdi – Lecture and arias
Friday 17 October, 6.30pm L’incoronazione di Poppea by Claudio Monteverdi – Lecture by musicologist David Conway, chair of the Hampstead Garden Opera, followed by extracts of the opera by some of the protagonists of the production Monteverdi’s ‘L’incoronazione di Poppea’ (1643) was the first opera to break free from mythology and indulge in historical scandal. When […]
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