L’Italiano della canzone
The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Sydney, is pleased to host a conversation with Luca Zuliani, Professor of Italian Linguistics at the University of Padua, exploring the evolution of the Italian language in both popular and classic songs. Through well-known and lesser-known examples, Professor Zuliani will examine how songs have influenced the […]
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“Traces of Italy: Augusto Lorenzini – Legacy of a 19th-Century Artist Decorator” With Dr. Matthew Stephens & Sonia Audoly.
As the third event of the series “Traces of Italy: Legacies of Italian Shaping Australia’s Cultural Landscape” the Italian Cultural Institute of Sydney is proud to present a conversation about the fascinating story of Augusto Lorenzini and his impact on interior design in Sydney in the 1880s and 1890s. Born in Rome, Lorenzini perfected his […]
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Sul filo degli affetti: Il sogno di Arianna. Lanci and Piantelli’s duo
A musical and poetic journey into the emotional universe of Arianna, the mythical figure who stands as the ultimate symbol of the abandoned woman in the Baroque repertoire. The program explores the many shades of human emotion — from despair to forgiveness — through some of the most refined and moving musical works from the […]
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Painting With Stone – The Story of The Melocco Brothers by Zeny Edwards
The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Sydney, is pleased to present the cultural series “Traces of Italy – Legacies of Italians Shaping Australia’s Cultural Landscape”, which explores the legacy and lasting influence of some of the most significant Italian figures who have left their mark in Australia. The […]
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A TALE OF TWO BEINNALS: SHAZIA IMRAN’S ITALIAN CHAPTER
The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Sydney, is pleased to present the cultural series “My Italian connections: Australian creatives inspired by Italy” As the first talk in the series: “A Tale of Two Biennales: Shazia Imran’s Italian Chapter”. On 24 July, Australian artist and sculptor Shazia Imran will share […]
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Presentation of the Book: Stephen Mould on Carlo Felice Cillario in conversation with Daniel Smith – Italian Maestro of the Australian Opera
This presentation is part of the cultural series “Traces of Italy – Legacies of Italians Shaping Australia’s Cultural Landscape” which explores the enduring legacy and influence of notable Italians who have left their mark on Australian society, culture, and the arts. In this context, in conversation with Daniel Smith, we are proud to introduce Stephen […]
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FARE CINEMA – Screening of U.S. PALMESE
On the occasion of the eighth edition of Fare Cinema—the annual event promoted by Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Fondazione Cinema per Roma—the Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney is proud to present the 2025 Italian comedy U.S. Palmese, directed by the acclaimed […]
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The Sistine Chapel: A Masterpiece of Many Hands
We regret to inform you that, due to reasons beyond our control, the event scheduled for Thursday has been cancelled. At this stage, no alternative date is planned. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience.
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FARE CINEMA – Screening of PALAZZINA LAF
The eighth edition of Fare Cinema will be held from 16th to 22nd of June 2025. The event organized by Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, was firstly launched in 2018 with the aim of providing worldwide audiences with an insight of the Italian film […]
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CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (CHIFF)
The Italian Cultural Institute Sydney is proud to collaborate with the Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF), returning to cinemas from 7 June to 20 July 2025 with a vibrant line-up of 19 hand-picked films for children aged 3+ and their families. As part of this collaboration, the Institute is delighted to co-present Bartali’s Bicycle, directed […]
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