Day of Contemporary – Italian Contemporary Art, 2024 edition
The Contemporary Day 2024 has been announced, a delightful celebration of Italian contemporary art, organized by AMACI – Association of Italian Contemporary Art Museums: an initiative that promotes the beauty and accessibility of contemporary art in collaboration with the General Directorate for Contemporary Creativity of the Ministry of Culture and the General Directorate for Public […]
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L’Arte della Gioia (The Art of Joy) – The new IIC Book Club on the cult novel by Goliarda Sapienza
Book Club L’Arte della Gioia (The Art of Joy) – The new IIC Book Club on the cult novel by Goliarda Sapienza The Italian Cultural Institute is organising three meetings dedicated to Goliarda Sapienza’s novel L’Arte della Gioia (The Art of Joy). The IIC organises the Book Club to celebrate the 100th anniversary of […]
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Italian Metamorphosis: A Recital for Flugelhorn & Piano with Duo Re-Imagine
Duo Re-Imagine: Dario Doronzo e Pietro Gallo The Italian Cultural Institute of Melbourne proudly announces a captivating evening of music with the renowned Duo Re-Imagine, featuring Dario Savino Doronzo on flugelhorn and Pietro Gallo on piano. Established in 2015, Duo Re-Imagine is a dynamic musical duo known for their eclectic repertoire and masterful interpretations. Rooted […]
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Timpa travels through Italy & Geronimo Stilton – A Thousand wonders in blue
On June 24th The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with COASIT and COMITES, organized an event at the bilingual Australian-Italian Brunswick South Primary School to donate copies of the books ‘Timpa travels through Italy’ and ‘Geronimo Stilton – A Thousand wonders in blue’. These two special editions were specifically published for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
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Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF)
The Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF) is back from 8 June to 7 July 2024, bringing a month of captivating cinema to Melbourne. Hosted at Classic Cinemas, Lido Cinemas, and Cameo Cinemas, this year’s festival features 18 Australian premieres, family short films, and special events tailored for young audiences aged 3 and up. Highlighted films […]
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National Day of Italy 2024: Di Sabatino Trio’s First Australian Performance – Hobart (Tasmania)
The Italian Cultural Institute of Melbourne and the Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne hosted a spectacular event at the Royal Theatre in Hobart, featuring the Australian debut performance of the Di Sabatino Trio in celebration of the Italian Republic Day. The Di Sabatino Trio (Paolo Di Sabatino on piano, Simone Sulpizio on double bass, […]
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Melbourne Cinemateque & ACMI – Suso Cecchi d’Amico
The Italian Institute of Culture proudly partners with Melbourne Cinematheque & ACMI to present an extraordinary event. This season celebrates the indelible mark of Suso Cecchi D’Amico. “I am not a poet. I am an artisan.” These words from the legendary Italian scriptwriter Suso Cecchi D’Amico resonate deeply as we reflect on her remarkable contributions to […]
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WRITING WITH HER EYES: SUSO CECCHI D’AMICO, SCREENWRITER AS OBSERVER
Presented in partnership with Melbourne Cinémathèque & ACMI “I am not a poet. I am an artisan.” This humble self-assessment from legendary Italian scriptwriter Suso Cecchi d’Amico (1914–2010) is better understood when seen in the context of her next statement from a 1999 interview: “Cinema is not an art… it may be that it gives […]
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National Day of Italy 2024 – Mario Biondi’s concert
On May 23rd, as part of the celebrations for the Italian Republic Day, the Italian Cultural Institute and the Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne had the pleasure of promoting Mario Biondi‘s concert, which was one of the stops on his Australian tour. The artist is Italy’s number one soul singer and an acclaimed jazz […]
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Cinema Reborn Film Festival
The Italian Institute of Culture proudly promoted Cinema Reborn for the screening of Il Grido on May 11th at Lido Cinemas in Hawthorn. IL GRIDO (1957), Antonioni’s fifth feature, is a significant work in his exploration of alienation and emotional loss. The protagonist Aldo’s journey reflects a poignant narrative of shared pity amid societal changes […]
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