From now on, lunch breaks in Sydney’s CBD are hosted by the Italian Cultural Institute! The second series of talks between 12:30 and 1:05 p.m. has begun. Join us to discover new ideas and unique aspects of Italy’s past, present, and future. “EATALIAN TALKS” is a series of approximately 35-minute talks on a wide range […]
Read moreWhat does a conductor do? How do they manage their life? What does it mean to conduct an orchestra? If you’re curious to learn more about the magical profession of the conductor, don’t miss the next event in the Eatalian Talks series, during which Sesto Quatrini, guest conductor at the Sydney Opera House currently performing […]
Read moreJoin editors Giorgia Alù (University of Sydney) and Elena Bellina (New York University), together with contributors Flavia Marcello (Swinburne University of Technology and the University of Sydney) and Anthony White (University of Melbourne) for the presentation of Captivity and Creativity: The Cultural and Material Production of Italian Prisoners in Allied Hands (1940-1947) (Fordham University Press, 2026). Bringing together international scholars […]
Read moreJoin us for the second event in our new Eatalian Talks series, our lunchtime program dedicated to exploring the richness of Italian culture through talks, screenings, and special presentations. Tradition, faith, and spectacle come together in some of Italy’s most extraordinary celebrations. Every year, hundreds of bearers carry enormous ceremonial structures on their shoulders, transforming […]
Read moreWe are back with the second series of virtual guided tours in collaboration with The Grand Tour Europa. From 3 June to 21 October 2026, every second Wednesday, audiences will enjoy an unforgettable cultural journey through some of Italy’s most fascinating artistic places, the lives and stories of celebrated artists, and extraordinary historic landmarks. Led […]
Read moreThe Istituto Italiano di Cultura, in collaboration with The Grand Tour Europe, is pleased to invite you to the first event of the second series of Free Virtual Guided Tours, led by Mario Bernardi. The Secrets of Rome’s Pantheon Thanks to drone footage, we will enter the monument behind closed doors and see it from […]
Read moreON OCCASION OF THE SCREENING OF THE FILM “ENNIO: THE MAESTRO” AT THE ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL NEW ZEALAND 2026 A JOURNEY THROUGH ENNIO MORRICONE’S COMPOSITIONS FOR ITALIAN POP MUSIC Before becoming the legendary composer of Oscar-winning soundtracks, Ennio Morricone was a revolutionary architect of Italian pop music. In the 1960s, working for the RCA Italiana […]
Read moreArtistic Residencies in Italy for Australian Writers and Artists – The “Casa Morphosi” Project Italy and Australia share a passion for literature. Eatalian Talks, coinciding with the Sydney Writers Festival in the city, offers a literary event that creates a bond between our two countries. On Tuesday 19th May, from 12:30 to 1:10 pm, at […]
Read moreDid you know that since 2021 a game about Italian culture is available for smartphones and tablets? It’s called “ITALY. Land of Wonders” and can be downloaded for free from Google and iOS. Come discover the story of its creation and development on Tuesday 21st April from 12:30 pm to 1:05 pm as part of […]
Read more“Embarking on a journey by ship has long held a romantic allure that beckons adventures and explorers to set sail for remote and uncharted destinations”. Did you know that Italian yacht design is a global benchmark, blending cutting-edge technology with the timeless elegance of Made in Italy craftsmanship? It’s essentially “high fashion on the water.” […]
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