Quantum computers: how and why
Lecture by Prof. Andrea Morello, University of NSW On the occasion of the Day of Italian Research in the World From dishwashing tablets to property management services, the attribute “quantum” is broadly used to signify “better”. But quantum is not just better: it’s different. The most striking example of how quantum is both “better” and […]
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Every Order is Contemporaneous of Every Other Order
Lecture by Dr Eugenio Viola 21st Biennale of Sydney On the occasion of the presentation at the Art Gallery of NSW, within the 21st Biennale of Sydney, of a series of works by Luciano Fabro, well-known representative of the Arte Povera artistic movement, the Art Gallery of NSW will host a talk by Dr Eugenio […]
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Francesco (Frank) Celata presents the Australian World Orchestra with Guest Conductor Maestro Riccardo Muti
The Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to host the presentation of the Australian tour of the Australian World Orchestra with guest conductor Riccardo Muti, which will perform at the Sydney Opera House on the 2nd and the 4th of May and at the Arts Centre Melbourne on the 5th of May 2018. For the occasion […]
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Vinodentro
A Glimpse on Today’s Italy Given the success of the movie cycles presented in 2015, 2016 and 2017 and thanks to the fruitful collaboration with the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, the Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to present in 2018 a new cycle, A Glimpse on Today’s Italy, which will include movies produced in the […]
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Luciano Fabro at the 21st Biennale of Sydney
The 21st Biennale of Sydney, which will take place between the 16th of March and the 11th of June in several galleries and locations in Sydney, besides a great number of artists, both local and international, will host this year some works by Luciano Fabro, well-known representative of the Arte Povera artistic movement. This movement […]
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2nd Day of Italian Design in the World – Italian Design Day
Italian Design meets Fashion and Jewellery Lecture by Prof.ssa Alba Cappellieri, Professor of Design of Jewellery and of Fashion Accessory at the Politecnico di Milano and Director of the Museum of Jewellery in Vicenza On the occasion of the 2nd Italian Design Day, dedicated to the relationship between design and sustainability and to the promotion […]
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Recital by Elisa Iovéle Del Bianco (soprano) and Nicola Della Santina (piano)
Vivacissimo Suono Italiano Sydney. Yearly Music Program of the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Sydney The Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney is pleased to launch a new series of concerts called Vivacissimo Suono Italian Sydney, a cycle that will extend to the cities of Canberra and Brisbane and will present important innovations, while giving a […]
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Oi Dipnoi: Sicilian ethno-folk group
After a successful Australian tour in 2017, Sicilian ethno-folk group Oi Dipnoi is returning to Australia to perform at the Woodford Folk Festival in Queensland, the Cygnet Folk Festival in Tasmania, the Illawarra Folk Festival in NSW and at the Django Bar in Sydney and to give a concert at the Italian Cultural Institute in […]
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Italian folk band SANTA TARANTA at the Illawarra Folk Festival
Santa Taranta is a Melbourne-based band playing a mix of original music and traditional music from southern Italy. The group has won over crowds at the National Folk Festival, Illawarra Folk Festival, Brunswick Music Festival, Piers Festival, Fairbridge Festival, as well as many concerts at prominent Melbourne music venues. They have also performed at the […]
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50th Anniversary of the Belice Earthquake: 1968-2018
In the night between 14 and 15 January 1968 the whole of western Sicily was shaken by a violent earthquake that completely destroyed Gibellina, Poggioreale, Salaparuta and Montevago and partly destroyed Santa Margherita di Belice, Santa Ninfa, Partanna and Salemi. Huge destruction was also suffered by Menfi, Camporeale, Chiusa Sclafani, Contessa Entellina, Sambuca di Sicilia, […]
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