Urban Biodiversity as Anticipation
Architect Azzurra Muzzonigro, will open her talk with the theme about the “Vertical Forest” by Stefano Boeri. “Vertical Forest is a model for a sustainable residential building, a project for metropolitan reforestation contributing to the regeneration of the environment and urban biodiversity without the implication of expanding the city upon the territory. It is a […]
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ON WINGS OF SONG – Concert by Massimo Scattolin (guitar) and Alessandra Cantin (soprano)
The IIC Melbourne is pleased to introduce this exclusive concert with soprano Alessandra Cantin and guitarist Massimo Scattolin, who will present songs from the CD “On Wings of Song”, which, amongst others, includes music by Puccini, Giordani, Händel, Vivaldi, Giacosa, Illica, Schubert, Lehar, Piazzolla and Scattolin himself. Massimo Scattolin was born in Treviso […]
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Il Trovatore
by Giuseppe Verdi A production by CitiOpera, conducted by Maestro Gaetano Colajanni The Istituto Italiano di Cultura, in collaboration with CitiOpera, is pleased to present IL TROVATORE by Giuseppe Verdi. Led by Maestro Gaetano Colajanni, a conductor from Italy, and directed by renowned opera singer Stella Axarlis AM, CitiOpera’s production of “Il Trovatore” will bring […]
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Carnevalma + Adoquines
Carnevalma+Adoquines by Italian artist Laura Cionci is an articulated discourse that investigates the dynamics of the body and its wide possibilities of communication and interferences within public space. Outdoor performances and video and photographic instalments will converge in order to create a different access to the dense con-text we are living in. Opening up new […]
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COMUNICAZIONI: Sculpture Exhibition by Fabio A. Capitanio
From 21st February until 21st March the Istituto Italiano di Cultura is pleased to host COMUNICAZIONI, a sculpture exhibition by Italian artist Fabio A. Capitanio. Official Opening on Tuesday 21st February. By invitation only – IIC Member only event. Born in Italy in 1972, Fabio has lived and worked in Melbourne since 2007. After having studied both Arts and Sciences, […]
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Marcello Mastroianni: 20th Century Man
Marcello Mastroianni Retrospective to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his death The Istituto Italiano di Cultura, in collaboration with the Melbourne Cinematheque, is pleased to present a film retrospective dedicated to the great Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni. Films are subtitled in English. For more information regarding individual screenings, please visit the Melbourne Cinematheque website http://www.melbournecinematheque.org/category/present-year/marcello-mastroianni-20th-century-man/ […]
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Collezione Farnesina – Collezione Merlatti. Exhibition (Selected Works)
Not to miss! This exhibition shows for the first time the most important pieces of Silvano Merlatti’s collection at the Italian Cultural Institute. This amazing set of artworks create a panoramic view over a selected number of Italian new artists, with the aim of mapping out contemporary Italian visual arts and offering to Melbourne art-lovers an […]
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Collezione Merlatti, Collezione Farnesina – Private view for IIC members only.
Silvano Merlatti, contemporary Italian art collector and patron of Fine Arts based in Melbourne, will exhibit for the first time to the public his private art collection. This private view of the exhibition is for only IIC members and IIC students. They will be guided by Italian artist Giuseppe Modica who will talk about the […]
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Vino & Jazz
Please note this event is ONLY for IIC Members and current IIC Students! However if you renew your membership for 2017 or become a new IIC member NOW, you will be able to join this exciting serata italiana! Enjoy a tasting of 5 Italian wines selected by ENOTECA SILENO – $15 or indulge in a whole […]
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La Vespa e il cinema – 70 Years of a Star
Part of the “XVI Settimana della Lingua Italiana“ On the occasion of the Carlton Italian Festa to celebrate the 70 years of the iconic Vespa, the IIC Stand will display an exclusive exhibition of posters from movies in which the Vespa has played a significant role as a real star. In collaboration with PROMOCINEMA Associazione Culturale no […]
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