Il Postino (The Postman)
St.Ali Italian Film Festival The ST. ALi Italian Film Festival ends on a high note with the screening of the latest film starring the great Massimo Troisi, Il postino (The Postman) (1994). To the great late Neapolitan actor, cabaret artist, director and screenwriter, who died prematurely in 1994 at just 41 years old, and who […]
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Experiences of bilingualism and strategies for the sustainability of Italian in Australia
23rd Week of the Italian Language in the World On the occasion of the 23rd edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World (SLIM), announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), the Com.It.Es. of NSW is organizing a round table to offer options, strategies and experiences that can […]
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Language, Memory and Landscape in Italy
Lecture by Francesca Tarocco (Università Ca’ Foscari, Venezia) 23rd Week of the Italian Language in the World As part of the program of the 23rd Week of the Italian Language in the World, devoted this year to the theme of Sustainability, the Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney welcomes Prof. Francesca Tarocco, NICHE’s director, for a […]
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Sydney/Venice: Art-scapes in the Age of Environment
Lecture by Cristina Baldacci (Università Ca’ Foscari, Venice) Giornata del Contemporaneo 2023 Venice and Sydney share similar waterscapes and biennial art events. How are they facing new critical approaches to art and the environment? Starting from her research on Venice and the Anthropocene, Ass. Prof. Cristina Baldacci will try to answer this and other questions […]
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Talanoa Forum: Moana Rising
Giornata del Contemporaneo 2023 The Giornata del Contemporaneo returns on Saturday 7 October 2023. This important event is promoted by AMACI – Association of Italian Contemporary Art Museums, and is organized with the support of the Italian Ministry of Culture and the collaboration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, which since 2005 […]
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Out of Breath in TWO
The Italian Cultural Institute is excited to present Out of Breath in TWO – a captivating contemporary dance event created and choreographed by professional dancer Ginevra Cicatello. This unique performance offers an insightful exploration into the world of contemporary dance. Not only will Ginevra showcase her artistic talents but also provide a fascinating behind-the-scenes look […]
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The Language of the Republic: Narrative Currents between Words and Images: Italo Calvino’s Photographic Writing
Lecture by Ass. Prof. Giorgia Alù (The University of Sydney) On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Italo Calvino’s birth 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Italo Calvino, the undisputed protagonist of the Italian cultural scene after WWII. For the occasion, several events dedicated to this important figure have been and […]
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Gusto d’Italia: Art & Dine Series– VENETO
A one-of-a-kind experience for food, wine and art lovers alike Sydney Restaurant Group and the Italian Cultural Institute are pleased to present the third event of the Gusto d’Italia: Art & Dine Series, a string of magical evenings set to explore the great relationship between art, food and wine through cleverly crafted Italian regional menus […]
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Australian Tour of the De Aloe – Del Ferro Duo
Among the various collaborations established by the Institute of Culture, which were forcibly interrupted in the three-year pandemic period, but which are now returning to bear fruit, the one with the Italian agency and music house Violipiano stands out. In the past we remember the concerts of the talented violinist Luca Ciarla solo and accompanied […]
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ST. ALi Italian Film Festival
Now in its 24th year, the ST. ALi Italian Film Festival presented by Palace Cinemas returns to cinema screens across all the major Australian cities in October/November, presenting the best of contemporary Italian cinema as well as some classics. In Sydney the Festival will run between 19 September and 18 October. Among the Italian films […]
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