Ars Nova Napoli
Wednesday 5 November, 6.30pm Ars Nova Napoli Concert One of the most well-known and beloved bands in the Neapolitan Nu Folk scene. Ars Nova Napoli offers a reinterpretation of traditional songs from Southern Italy, in addition to original compositions. Using their own taste beyond stylistic conventions, they are able to combine a plethora of the […]
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Publishers Panel: Italy and Beyond
ICI London supports Publishers Panel: Italy and Beyond Wednesday 5 November, 1-2pm, ONLINE Ruth Clarke (Chair) with Kate Harvey (Akoya) and Richard Village (Foundry Editions) What are publishers looking for when they acquire books in translation? How do Italian titles make their way into the Anglophone market—and what lies beyond Italy’s literary borders? In this […]
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Translation Odysseys: Life as a Literary Translator
Translation Odysseys: Life as a Literary Translator Tuesday 4 November, 7 – 8pm (GMT), ONLINE, FREE Join Yarri Kamara, Elena Pala, and Shaun Whiteside as they share their personal journeys working between Italian and English. What is it like to be a literary translator in 2025? Discover what drew them to literary translation, what keeps […]
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Secretum. Mons. Sergio Pagano in conversation with Massimo Franco
Tuesday 4 November, 6.30pm Secretum Mons. Sergio Pagano in conversation with Massimo Franco Monsignor Sergio Pagano is one of the least known but most powerful and respected figures in the Vatican. As Prefect of the former Vatican Secret Archive since 1997, this bishop has an intimate knowledge of the truths and mysteries of what has […]
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Between the Lines: The Art of Editing Literary Translations
ICI London supports Between the Lines: The Art of Editing Literary Translations Tuesday 4 November, 2-3pm, ONLINE Michele Hutchison and Tamara Sampey-Jawad Join us for an insightful discussion between literary translator Michele Hutchison and editor Tamara Sampey-Jawad (Fitzcarraldo Editions) as they explore the intricate process of editing translations. Discover how editors and translators collaborate and […]
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Campania’s Cultural and Museum Heritage. The Artecard Experience
Monday 3 November, 6.30pm ICI London and Scabec – Campania Region present “Campania’s Cultural and Museum Heritage. The Artecard Experience.” Organised within the campania>artecard project and on the occasion of World Travel Market 2025, the event presents to the British public the breadth and vitality of Campania’s cultural and museum heritage. The evening will highlight […]
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Italian Sounds in London 2025 | Locanda Salieri
ICI London supports Italian Sounds in London 2025 | Locanda Salieri Part of the BAROQUESTOCK FESTIVAL 31st October to 5th December, Heath Street Baptist Church, NW3 1DN Baroquestock Festival is presenting ‘Italian Sounds in London‘ for the fifth consecutive year. This year’s series is dedicated to the composer Antonio Salieri (1750–1825), marking the 200th anniversary of […]
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Mimì. Il Principe Delle Tenebre by Brando De Sica
Italian Independent Cinema: Screens in Freedom The Italian Cultural Institute in London is delighted to present a film series showcasing the works of Italian independent filmmakers. This initiative celebrates the eclectic vision and critical voices of these innovative directors, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary society. Each screening will be introduced by esteemed film critic […]
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Milan – the Secrets of the City
Monday 27 October, 6.30pm Milan – the Secrets of the City discovered through the eyes of an adopted Milanese by Wolf Michael Kühne The author in conversation with Francesco Bongarrà, Director of ICI London Living in Milan for over 30 years, Wolf Michael Kühne offers a personal glimpse into the elegant world capital of fashion and […]
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The Pinocchio Papers – How a 150-year-old puppet became an icon of our times
Thursday 23 October, 6.30pm The Pinocchio Papers How a 150-year-old Italian puppet became an icon for our times Talk by John Hooper and Anna Kraczyna The talk explores the different levels of meaning of The Adventures of Pinocchio. Despite what is widely believed, mendacity is in no way central to the book. Instead, Collodi’s masterwork […]
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