Lecture: Courtesy and Courtliness in the Time of Dante
Courtesy and Courtliness in the Time of Dante This talk revisits the notion of Courts, Courtliness and Courtesy in Dante Alighieri’s work, and how these play an important function when it came to writing the Divine Comedy. Beginning with a selection of texts from the immediate post-exile period Dr. Daragh O’Connell (University College Cork, Ireland) […]
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LORENZO JOVANOTTI IN SYDNEY!!
Aside Lorenzo Jovanotti’s Australian tour, which will feature performances on March 5th at QPAC in Brisbane and on March 6th at the WOMADelaide Festival, don’t miss the chance to meet this extraordinary artist live at the Sydney’s Italian Cultural Institute. It will be a unique opportunity to hear, from Lorenzo’s voice, the story of his […]
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WONDERFUL – Art Research Program
1-31 March The Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney is pleased to host visual artist Mara Callegaro throughout the month of March as part of the WONDERFUL – Art Research Program, promoted in collaboration with the Museo del Novecento and Fondazione MUS.E in Florence. The residency aims to support and foster the artist’s research practice, which […]
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LUCA CIARLA – MEDITERRAMÌA
The Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney is proud to present, together with Violipiano Music, the tour of violinist Luca Ciarla across Australia and New Zealand. Tour Dates: 25 February – Duke of George, East Fremantle, Australia 26 February – Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Sydney, NSW, Australia SOLD OUT 27 February – Jazz Music […]
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PALAZZO FARNESE AND THE LOVES OF THE GODS GALLERY. FREE VIRTUAL GUIDED TOUR
Step inside one of the most magnificent palaces of Renaissance Rome without leaving your home. The Italian Cultural Institute of Sydney, in collaboration with The Grand Tour, is pleased to present a series of FREE virtual guided tours on Zoom, every other Wednesday from 25th of February till the 20th of May 2026 First visit: […]
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Exhibition ‘PLAYERS’ – Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf
Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf is delighted to announce our group exhibition Players. Players brings together Australian and international artists across installation, video, painting, printmaking, photography, and sculpture. Central is the idea of the artist as a player: playing their own game with rules and incentives. Whether it’s Louise Paramor’s expansive use of found objects, James […]
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ITALIAN RADICAL DESIGN – STUDIO65 – 50 Years of Future
On the occasion of the Italian Design Day 2026 To celebrate Italian Design in the World, the Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney, the Consulate General of Italy in Sydney, the Consulate of Italy in Brisbane, the University of NSW, with the support of ICE Sydney and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Australia, are organizing […]
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EATALIAN TALKS – “MANO D’OPERA” COSTUME DESIGNERS IN ITALIAN OPERA HOUSES
Discover the second episode of the “Eatalian Talks” lunchtime series, focusing on contemporary, past and future Italy! We’ll meet on Tuesday, February 24th from 12:30 to 1:05 pm at the Istituto (125 York St. CBD). You’ll discover the professions of the Italian Opera House tradition. First episode: Costume Designers If you’re passionate about fashion or […]
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From words to images: dialects and varieties of Italian between spoken language and cinema
National Day of Dialect and of Local Languages From words to images: dialects and varieties of Italian between spoken language and cinema Thursday, 19 February 2026 – 6 pm – 8 pm Istituto Italiano di Cultura, 4/125 York Street – Sydney CBD On the occasion of National Day of Dialect and of Local Languages, the […]
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Italy at the Europa! Europa Film Festival 2026
19 February – 19 March 2026 The Europa! Europa Film Festival returns for its 5th edition, presenting a vibrant celebration of European cinema across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Hobart and Auckland. From 19 February to 19 March, the festival brings 43 films from 22 European countries, showcasing a rich and diverse selection of contemporary European filmmaking. […]
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