As featured in The New York Times, il Corriere della Sera and Panorama, Frate Francesco: Icons, Words, Images opens in New York City at the United Nations November 17, 2014 and at the Brooklyn Borough Hall from December 2, 2014. The Italian Academy Foundation, Inc. is a proud sponsor of this unique cultural opportunity, along with several prestigious […]
On Saturday the prestigious London museum of art and design, Victoria and Albert Museum, showcased their exhibit “The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945–2014.” Sponsored by renowned Italian fashion powerhouse Bulgari, the show presents the most comprehensive display on the history of Italian fashion to date. The exhibit starts with an in-depth look at the country’s […]
A CONCERT October 10, 2013 8:00 p.m. Carnegie Hall Zankel Auditorium Presented by Vento And Associates Milan under the patronage of The Consulate General Of Italy In New York The Italian Academy Foundation, Inc. Founded 1947 ENI Italia The Claire Friedlander Family Foundation New York Eccola Foundation, New York Compagnia per la Musica, Roma [divider […]
Exhibit: The Futurist Imagination Exhibit Dates: Saturday, March 2, 2013 – Thursday, May 2, 2013 Press Preview: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 – 4:30pm to 5:30pm Public Opening: Friday, March 1, 2013 – 6:30pm to 8:30pm Westchester Italian Cultural Center: Directions Opening remarks presented by Italian Academy Foundation Chairman, Stefano Acunto. Live music performance by pianist Denise […]
Just Ancient Loops “Just Ancient Loops” combines the genius of three people and three mediums for a truly unique experience. Israeli-born American Maya Beiser, dubbed the “cello goddess” by The New Yorker, creates radical works for the cello, re-imagining her instrument’s boundaries. To celebrating the release of her latest album, Time Loops (a collaboration with composer Michael Harrison) Maya Beiser will […]
The Private Theatre in association with Steve Acunto & Ric Zivic presents Heide Armbuster*, David Deblinger*, Dan Lauria*, and Matt Servitto* in a reading of A Queen for a Day By Michael Ricigliano, Jr. with: Casting Director: Jack Doulin General Manager: Cheryl Dennis Art Design: TJ Sansone Stage Manager: Aurora Hicks Beach Directed by: John […]
The Red and The Black, Stendhal’s timeless tale of seduction and political intrigue set during the French Restoration, is coming to the stage this week. Produced for Capolavori by Steve Acunto and written and directed by Deloss Brown, The Red and The Black opens on January 18, 2013 and runs through February 3, 2013 at Theatre at St […]
Italian Academy Foundation, Inc. and NYU Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò present ITALIAN FUTURISTS CONCEPTS AND IMAGININGS An exhibit of thirty-eight works in various media of Italian futurist artists including D’Anna, Dottori, Rizzo, Bragaglia and others, from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Stefano Acunto. These works, from the 1st and 2nd wave of futurist artists, illustrate […]
The Institute of Classical Architecture and Art and The Italian Academy Foundation, Inc. present Sabin Howard: The Classical Art of Sculpture an exhibit, presentation, and reception celebrating the publication of The Art of Life by Sabin Howard and Traci L. Slatton Friday March 2, 2012 6:00 pm reception . 7:00 pm program at the Institute […]
The Italian Academy Foundation, Inc. presents renowned pianist Nazzareno Carusi and presents its 2011 Bravo! Award to Giorgio Radicati former Ambassador to the Czech Republic and to Kosovo peace talks and former Consul General of Italy in New York on the occasion of the publication of his landmark book 11 settembre io c’ero “September 11th: […]