“Jihad Selfie”: the role of the artist in a social environment.
Event presented by Bruce Gil, a young Italian film maker and sound designer. Soon after his arrival in Australia, one day by chance, Bruce read a job request. They were looking for an editor and film maker for a documentary commissioned by The Institute for International Peace Building (Indonesia). Then Bruce met Indonesian director […]
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The Italian Devil – Davide Monti at the Woodend Winter Arts Festival
The IIC proudly supports the 13th edition of the Woodend Winter Arts Festival with Baroque violinist extraordinaire Davide Monti and Accademia Arcadia. This concert and cd launch take their name from Giuseppe Tartini’s sonata known as “The Devil’s Trill”, in addition to which there are works by Domenico Scarlatti and Arcangelo Corelli, including the famous […]
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RITRATTI – Thirty-one Italian Artists from Victoria
“RITRATTI – Thirty-one Italian Artists from Victoria” is an impressive publication by the Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne to celebrate and recognize the work of talented Italian-Australian artists who have made Victoria home. The launch of the book will be in the presence of Consul General of Italy Marco Maria Cerbo and some […]
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Gioielli all’italiana. Tra ricerca, moda e tecnologia.
GIOIELLI ALL’ITALIANA. Tra ricerca, moda e tecnologia. The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with Bini Gallery, presents “Gioielli all’italiana. Tra ricerca, moda e tecnologia”, a group exhibition by contemporary Italian jewellers. The exhibition features 20 pieces including works by Michela Boschetto, Lucia Davanzo, Stefania Lucchetta, Giulia Savino, Chiara Scarpitti, Marina and Susanna Sent, Elena Valenti, Alberta […]
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Cittadellarte, via Arte Povera a connection between XIX and XXI century
Paolo Naldini, director of Cittadellarte – Fondazione Pistoletto will give a talk in English about the Arte Povera. A unique opportunity to know more about contemporary art in Italy. On the occasion of the Arts Learning Festival, a celebration of the arts in education, running from Wednesday 3 May to Sunday 7 May. Australian […]
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Piergiorgio Zangara. Madi artist.
The exhibition “Piergiorgio Zangara. Artista Madi” (2nd May-25th May 2017) curated by Art historian Cristina Costanzo, pays homage to Piergiorgio Zangara (Palermo, 1943), coherent and original artist who’s been active in Italy and abroad for the last 50 years with the concrete art movements including MADI (acronym of MAterialism DIalectical that refers also to non-sense […]
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Leo Gullotta: Reading Sicily
Readings on Sicilian myths and writings. Written by Fabio Grossi and interpreted by Leo Gullotta. In Italian. Original music by Germano Mazzocchetti. FREE EVENT. RSVP essential. Eldon Hogan Performing Arts Centre, 41 Charles St , Kew In collaboration with Co.As.It – Museo Italiano and the IIC Sydney Press release: click here to download the PDF […]
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Women on the Verge
Women on the Verge, a political play directed by Jaime Wilson-Ramirez starring Maria Paula Afanador, Camilla Palacios, Samantha Urquijo-Garcia and Serena Del Petre. A collective claim to stop abuse and violence against women. Please note: the play is in English (recommended for a mature audience) Press release: click here to download the PDF “Women on the Verge” has […]
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OUTBACK
OUTBACK – Double bass player and composer Dario Germani in concert with his Australian Trio. Dario Germani, born in Italy in 1984, began to study electric bass at a very young age, trained under the tutelage of Maestro Gianluca Renzi, then he switched to double bass. He has always combined classic studies (Frosinone Conservatory) with Jazz improvisation and arrangement. […]
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Let’s Dance the “Tarantella”!
OI DIPNOI Nu-folk & old dance from Sicily.Australian tour 2017. Not to miss this “Tarantella Workshop” with Oi Dipnoi and Master Dancer Francesca Campione! Friday 7 April, 5:00pm-6:00pm, Italian Cultural Institute, 233 Domain Road, South Yarra FREE EVENT. Organized in collaboration with Co.As.It. – Museo Italiano RSVP essential: bookings.iicmelbourne@esteri.it The Oi Dipnoi will […]
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