Vacanze Romane – Roman Nights
To mark the nomination of Rome to Expo 2030 the Italian Cultural Institute in London has curated the series “Roman nights”, showcasing some of the best films shot in Rome. While most of the choices will belong to the Neorealismo – a movement in Italian cinema characterised by stories set among the poor and the […]
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Design Dialogues #3. Walter Mariotti in conversation with Oli Stratford
Walter Mariotti, editorial director for Domus, and Oli Stratford, editor-in-chief of design journals Disegno and Design Reviewed, in conversation. Moderated by Deyan Sudjic, Director Emeritus of the Design Museum, London. Designers in Italy and Britain have a long history of interaction and learning from each other, from the British designers that went to Milan to […]
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Transcending Borders #3. METASTASIO
Monday 3 July, 7pm In 2018, the Italian Cultural Institute in London and the Royal Academy of Music established a partnership to present Transcending Borders, a concert series celebrating Europe through song. A recital of songs and arias based on texts by Pietro Metastasio, one of the most important poets and librettists of the 18th […]
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Il Circolo di Lettura 2023: Niente di vero, di Veronica Raimo
IN PRESENZA presso la Biblioteca dell’Istituto Italiano di Cultura La nuova serie di incontri del Circolo di Lettura del 2023vi proponela lettura di sette romanzi molto diversi tra loro per temi, anno di uscita, stile di scrittura e genere letterario. Ma in ognuno di essi si può scorgere una qualche forma di ironia come scelta […]
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FASHION DIALOGUES #2 Susanna Ausoni in conversation with Matteo Augello
FASHION DIALOGUES is a series of conversations that will explore the centrality fashion has for Italian culture and society. Fashion historian Matteo Augello will present unique voices in the industry, covering topics such as journalism, modelling, curation, styling and emerging talents. This second event is with Susanna Ausoni, Italy’s stylist extraordinaire. She was the Head […]
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Transcending Borders #2. SEARCHING FOR ITALY
Monday 26 June, 7pm In 2018, the Italian Cultural Institute in London and the Royal Academy of Music established a partnership to present Transcending Borders, a concert series celebrating Europe through song. Inspired by Stanley Tucci’s television series, Academy Voices undertake a virtual tour, performing songs by composers from several regions in Italy. BOOK HERE
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Italian Doc Season 2023 – Bertha DocHouse
Cinecittà, the world-renowned Italian film studios where Scorsese, Fellini, and Bertolucci, among others, have made their films, is bringing the best of Italian documentary to Bertha DocHouse this month. Italian Doc Season 2023 is a two-day showcase, running from 24-25 June 2023. A nominee at DMZ Docs and Hainan International Film Festival, Il Posto (A […]
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Santa Lucia By Marco Chiappetta. Special screening within the framework of “Fare Cinema”
Friday 23 June, 7pm Santa Lucia By Marco Chiappetta Special screening within the framework of “Fare Cinema”, followed by Q&A with the DirectorAt the Garden Cinema, 39-41 Parker Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5EF ICI London, the Italian Embassy and Cinema Italia UK team up to present this special screening of Marco Chiappetta’s first feature […]
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BOOK O’CLOCK – C’è una macchia sul mio disegno
Thursday 22 June, 5pm Book O’Clock with Gloria Danili, at SIAL. School, 154-156 Holland Park Avenue, London W11 4UH C’e’ una macchia sul mio disegno, by Marianna Balducci Book O’Clock is back! Our popular Book Club for children aged 4-11 is now going to take place in presence, thanks to a collaboration with SIAL.school, […]
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Conversation with Sciascia
Authors Ian Thomson and Caroline Moorehead talk about the Sicilian writer and playwright on the occasion of the Italian publication of Ian Thomson’s 1985 interview with Sciascia in Sicily: “Una conversazione a Palermo con Leonardo Sciascia” (Rubbettino). In December 1985, young journalist Ian Thomson boarded a train from Rome to Palermo, in order to meet […]
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