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The Mediterranean Bridges workshop series, promoted by the Institute for Italy-Africa Dialogue (IDIAF) of the Treccani Cultura Foundation, offers a unique opportunity for young students to engage in intercultural exchange through art, curatorship and storytelling.Taking place in Rome on 4, 10 and 17 June 2026, the programme will bring together 20 university students (10 Italian and 10 from North A

On the occasion of 10 February – the Day of Remembrance, dedicated to the memory of the exodus of Italians from Istria and Dalmatia, we invite you to explore one of the most significant institutional landmarks in Italy: Palazzo Madama, seat of the Italian Senate 🇮🇹🏛️Through an immersive digital experience, you can virtually visit the historic rooms of the palace, which reflect centuries of Ital

The Trieste Film Festival returns, reaffirming its role as a key cultural event dedicated to Central and Eastern European cinema. The festival promotes cinematic heritage as a tool for cultural dialogue and international cooperation.

The exhibition Il Paese della Biodiversità opens at MAXXI in Rome, offering a photographic journey through Italy’s natural heritage. A visual experience combining art, science and environmental protection, highlighting the extraordinary biodiversity of the Italian landscape.

We’re thrilled to launch our new series with a jewel of Roman heritage: the Virtual Tour of the Capitoline Museums. 🏛️Thanks to cutting-edge multimedia technology, you can freely explore 45 rooms of the museum, accessing 71 different viewpoints. Each room is enriched with photo galleries, audio guides, and videos. Interactive features let you:rotate 360° and zoom in on sculptures, paintings, ceil

After extensive restoration work, the National Museum of Medieval and Modern Art of Basilicata, housed in the 17th-century Palazzo Lanfranchi, reopened to the public with an official inauguration ceremony on October 15.The restoration work involved both the exterior and interior of the palace, with a focus on accessibility to the artworks. The exhibition features three new multimedia rooms. The fi

The exhibition is curated by director Simone Verde and Alessandra Griffo, head of 18th-century painting, and will run until November 28.It features a careful selection of around 150 works, including paintings, sculptures, porcelain, and prints, many of which are being exhibited in the gallery for the first time, while others have not been on display for over ten years due to the museum's expansion

Throughout September (except September 11), the Boat Pavilion and Antiquarium will also be open in the evening every Tuesday and Thursday. The Boat Pavilion offers a journey into the maritime world of ancient Ercolano, thanks to finds such as oars, ropes, and fishing hooks, which tell the story of the city's connection to the sea. The highlight is the military spear, found on the ancient beach: a

The Historical Diplomatic Archive of the Farnesina collaborated on the production of an episode of the program "Passato e Presente", titled "Elisa Chimenti, the Mediterranean Intellectual", now available on Rai Play.Elisa Chimenti was an Italian-born writer, journalist, teacher, and anthropologist who lived mainly in Morocco from the late 19th century to the 1960s. Her career was dedicated to prom

Gibellina will be the Italian Capital of Contemporary Art for the year 2026.The ceremony, held in the Ministry's Sala Spadolini, featured the participation of the Director General for Contemporary Creativity, Angelo Piero Cappello, and the Jury President, Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo.Gibellina, rebuilt after the 1968 earthquake through the efforts of then-mayor Ludovico Corrao, is now an open-

Il Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale ha indetto la terza edizione del premio “Science, She Says!” dedicato a giovani ricercatrici straniere (non italiane) che hanno contribuito significativamente al miglioramento della cooperazione scientifica bilaterale e al progresso della scienza e tecnologia.Il premio sarà assegnato a 5 ricercatrici, una per ciascuna delle segue

The 9th edition of the Italian Cuisine Week in the World will be held from November 16 to 22, 2024, with the theme of this year’s edition being “Mediterranean Diet and Root Cuisine: Health and Tradition.”This year's event aims to showcase Italian cuisine with a particular focus on its traditional roots and the recognized role of the Mediterranean Diet in promoting health within the framework of a

New Calls for Applications for the Eni Award 2025 Now Published.Since 2007 the Eni Award has been open to Italian and international researchers, united by the goal of finding new solutions to facilitate energy access while respecting the planet.This year, the award includes several categories.The three main prizes are:Frontiers of EnergyAdvanced Environmental Solutions Energy TransitionAdditionall

The Week of the Italian Language in the World takes place every year during the third week of October.Organized by the diplomatic-consular network and the Italian Cultural Institutes in collaboration with our main linguistic promotion partners (MiC, MIM, MUR, CePeLL, the Swiss Confederation Government, Accademia della Crusca, CGIE, Italophone Radio and Television Community, Istituto dell'Enciclope

The Directorate General for Public and Cultural Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Directorate General for Contemporary Creativity of the Ministry of Culture, the Italian Cultural Institute in New York, and the Italian Academy for Advanced Studies in America at Columbia University in New York are launching the call for the twentieth edition of the New Y

The SFIM newsletter delves into the latest updates on Italian education abroad every month, covering the most significant and interesting initiatives, educational projects, and cultural activities of the Sistema della Formazione Italiana nel Mondo. SFIM includes Italian schools and sections abroad, Italian language and culture courses, and lectureships at foreign universities.Newsletter No. 5 – Ju

Cinema Revolution is an initiative promoted by the Ministry of Culture. This year, as part of the initiative, Italian and European films will be available at the special price of €3.50. Additionally, the two editions of Cinema in Festa in 2024, a five-day event in June and September, will be part of this initiative. Launched for five years (2022-2026) by ANICA and ANEC, with the support of the Min

This year, five public institutions located in historic buildings in Turin will open their doors to offer an unusual tour in the heart of the city. The tour, which is fully accessible to people who use wheelchairs, will start at Palazzo Civico and continue to the Royal Museums, then proceed through the premises of the Prefecture and the Metropolitan City of Turin, and conclude at the State Archive

Starting from Wednesday May, 8 the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea in Rome presents the ‘Artista alla GNAM’ project launched by ‘Emilio Isgrò: Protagonista 2024’. A new programme of ‘visiting artists’ designed with the formula ‘one year, one artist, one room’.The initiative will offer the public the chance to interact with the protagonists of contemporary Italian art.Emilio Isgrò

Uni-Italia Association is pleased to announce the inauguration of its two Centres in Morocco. The prestigious event took place on the 17th of January at the residence of the Italian Ambassador, His Excellency Armando Barucco.Uni-Italia was established on July 30, 2010, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of Universities and Research and the Ministry of th