Show Less by Claire Fontaine
ICI London supports the exhibition Show Less by Claire Fontaine Curated by Daria Khan. At Mimosa House gallery, 47 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8SP, from 10 October to 6 December Opening 9 October 6-8.30pm Content guidance: this exhibition includes sexually explicit content and strong language. Mimosa House is delighted to announce our autumn show will be with […]
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Made in Italy Today
Wednesday 8 October, 6.30pm Made in Italy Today. Matteo Battiston and Andrea Rosso in conversation with Daniel Gava The global success of the Made in Italy brand has been built on a winning combination of style, exceptional craftsmanship, aesthetics, family heritage, and a commitment to innovation and technology. Many companies have played a pivotal role […]
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Elena Ferrante: A Celebration!
Tuesday 7 October, 6.30pm at Hatchards Piccadilly, 187 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LE ICI London supports Elena Ferrante: A Celebration! Margaret Drabble, Natasha Lehrer and Catherine Taylor in conversation with Rosie Goldsmith for an evening to celebrate Elena Ferrante It’s been ten years since Elena Ferrante’s bestselling quartet took the world by storm. The books have […]
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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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Napoli on the Road by Michele Pascarella
Friday 3 October, 6.30pm Napoli on the Road Michele Pascarella in conversation with Gail Anderson On the occasion of the 10th edition of the Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World, ICI London is pleased to host a conversation between Michele Pascarella and Gail Anderson, following the publication of Pascarella’s book Napoli on the […]
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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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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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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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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 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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