“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 taken new directions (from research in neurobiology to AI) while also finding ways to revitalise the glories of its more or less recent past (from classical antiquity to political laboratories).
To introduce this perhaps lesser-known Italy to an international audience, ICI London has organised a series of events – a true collection of “gems,” each represented by individuals whose ideas, passion, and research make Italy a key player in thought and innovation.
Each month, a guest will take part in a talk-show-style discussion, reflecting on a word that summarises the essence of their work and responding to questions from Director Francesco Bongarrà, Massimo Sebastiani, and the audience.
The first event will feature Alessandro Campi, Full Professor of Political Science at the University of Perugia, Italy and Director of the Istituto per la storia del Risorgimento italiano.
Wednesday, 19 March, at 6:30 pm, at ICI London.
Event in English.
Book your place HERE
Il ciclo di incontri è sostenuto da Intesa Sanpaolo e da DLA Piper Studio Legale Tributario Associato.
Alessandro Campi is Full Professor of Political Science at the University of Perugia, Italy and Director of the Istituto per la storia del Risorgimento italiano. His research field concerns the history of modern and contemporary political thought, and published books and articles on the tradition of “political realism”: N. Machiavelli, R. Michels, G. Mosca, C. Schmitt, E. H. Carr, H. J. Morgenthau, R. Aron, J. Freund, G. Miglio etc.. In 2010 he founded the journal “Rivista di Politica”, of which he is editor in chief. His recent books include La politica come passione e come scienza. Saggi su Raymond Aron (Rubbettino 2014), Machiavelli and Political Conspiracies. The Struggle for Power in the Italian Renaissance (Routledge 2018), Nación. Historia de una idea y de un mito político (Sequitur 2019), Machiavelliana (Rubbettino, 2023), La mascars de Maquiavelo (Sequitur, 2025).
Massimo Sebastiani is a journalist who has served as Head of the Culture Desk at ANSA and later as Central Chief Editor of Italy’s leading news agency, where he now focuses on new formats (podcasts, videos, etc.). He is also the author of philosophical essays, books on cinema, and screenplays.