The Writer in the Trees by Duccio Chiarini
Friday 19 September, 6.30pm The Writer in the Trees A documentary by Duccio Chiarini dedicated to Italo Calvino ICI London remembers the great Italian writer Italo Calvino (15 October 1923 – 19 September 1985) on the 40th anniversary of his death. Duccio Chiarini’s documentary highlights one of Calvino’s most celebrated works, The Baron in the […]
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Italia. Pensiero, futuro #4. Roberto Navigli in conversation with Massimo Sebastiani
“Italia. Pensiero, futuro” is a series of events curated by the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute of London, Francesco Bongarrà, and journalist Massimo Sebastiani. Italy’s vibrancy and diversity are not only reflected in its art, landscapes, and cuisine. Since the post-war period and particularly in recent years, the country’s renowned creativity and dynamism have […]
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FASHION DIALOGUES. The Beauty Series #1 – HAIR. Dora Roberti in conversation with Matteo Augello
The FASHION DIALOGUES return at the Italian Cultural Institute in London with a series dedicated to BEAUTY. Fashion historian Matteo Augello will interview inspiring guests to explore the many facets of the beauty industry and culture. Timed to coincide with the beginning of the London Fashion Week, the new season kicks off with the talented […]
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The Brilliant Industry: Design, Art & Architecture
Italian Cultural Institute London, the Italian Trade Agency London Office and INTERNI Magazine are pleased to invite you to the talk “The Brilliant Industry: Design, Art & Architecture” on the occasion of London Design Festival (13 – 21 September 2025). After the welcoming of Italian Cultural Institute London Director Francesco Bongarrà, Italian Trade Agency London […]
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Step into the Heart of Ancient Rome with Paul Roberts
Rome wasn’t built in a day – and it certainly can’t be explored in one evening… or can it? Join Paul Roberts, Research Keeper of Antiquities at the Ashmolean Museum, for a vivid journey through the city’s most extraordinary monuments. Drawing on his acclaimed book Ancient Rome in Fifty Monuments, Paul Roberts will bring to […]
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The Italian Library #13 – Ogni prigione è un’isola
After the summer break, the series The Italian Library resumes at ICI London in collaboration with Ornella Tarantola. The Italian Library #13 Tuesday 9 September 2025 Every Prison is an Island / Ogni prigione è un’isola Daria Bignardi at ICI London “Prison is like the Amazon jungle, like a country at war, a remote island, […]
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An evening of Italian art – Nick Trend and Gabriele Finaldi in conversation with Daisy Dunn
ICI London is pleased to invite you to “An evening of Italian art” on the 3rd of September 2025 at 6.30 pm at ICI London. Nick Trend will be joined by Gabriele Finaldi, the Director of the National Gallery in London, to celebrate Nick’s new book, Italy: In the Footsteps of the Great Artists (Thames […]
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New Italian Stories: Berlinguer. La grande ambizione by Andrea Segre
From summer 2025 through to winter, ICI London is launching a new film screening series: New Italian Stories. Conceived in collaboration with film critic Roberto Oggiano, the project 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. Tuesday 2 […]
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La Lezione di Teatro / The Acting Class at The Courtyard Theatre
ICI London proudly supports “La Lezione di Teatro / The Acting Class” organised by Scalambra on the occasion of the Camden Fringe Festival, the 17th and 18th of August 2025. Praised as “a joyful lesson in theatre and a tribute to the theatrical ability of Italians to connect to anyone without language obstacles”, La Lezione […]
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New Italian Stories: Bellas mariposas by Salvatore Mereu
New Italian Stories: Bellas mariposas by Salvatore Mereu From summer 2025 through to winter, ICI London is launching a new film screening series: New Italian Stories. Conceived in collaboration with film critic Roberto Oggiano, the project showcases contemporary cinematic gems from Italy. The series aims to spotlight remarkable, and often overlooked, films that reflect the […]
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