https://youtu.be/Xs6eb7slYxg On October 27, 2016 at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York, the Special Rapporteur to the UN Karima Bennoune presented: “Time to End Intentional Destruction of Cultural Heritage: A Human Rights Call to Action.” The discussion was co-organized by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the United Nations Educational, […]
The States General of the Green Economy who gathered in Rimini on November, 8- 9 and showed that the Italian green economy is now mature and ready to compete on international markets. The annual green event, ended with a focus on the city as a new driver of sustainable development. Key moments in 2016 edition […]
From November 22 – 26, the first Photo Vogue Festival opens in Milan, the capital of Italian fashion. The city provides the backdrop for exhibitions and conferences relating to photography – fashion and beyond, and where the public can interact with leading figures of the photography industry. The Vogue Photo Festival is chaired by the director of […]
Giorgio de Chirico and Giulio Paolini, two Italian artists, are together for the first time at an exhibition in New York at Center of Italian Modern Art (CIMA), until June 24. The title of the exhibition is Giorgio de Chirico – Giulio Paolini / Giulio Paolini – Giorgio de Chirico, a title chiasmus, which creates an imaginary cross […]
President Obama’s final State dinner in office celebrated the relationship between the U.S. and Italy, with Prime Minister Renzi as its honored guest. The two leaders confirmed the unity and friendship of the two countries, as well as their shared political ideology. The dinner filled with Italian delicacies was created by chef Mario Batali. Both firsts ladies, Michelle and Agnese, […]
“The Italian and Creativity: Fashion and Design” is the theme of the 2016 Italian Language Week in the World (from October 17-23), organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. In the opening conference held at the Italian Cultural Institute, luminaries from the world of Italian fashion spoke connected the worlds of design and […]
The Maker Faire was founded in San Mateo, California in 2006, but did not arrive in Italy until 2013, when the event was held in Rome for the first time. It was an instant success, and each year has expanded to larger and larger venues. From October 14th to 16th, Rome hosts the fourth annual […]
After the earthquake of August 24, 2016 that destroyed parts of the Central Italy, Italian President Renzi created Casa Italia, a new initiative that aims not only to rebuild devastated areas, but above all, to prevent overwhelming destruction from earthquakes. The scope of this project calls for top leadership and excellence in execution – which is why Renzi appealed to a […]
Here is an exhibition whose evocative title says it all: “Cover Revolution”. Inherent in the word revolution is change. In the last ten years, the cover artwork by Italian illustrators have led and reflected great change in several major publishing houses based in Italy– a revolution that began as a challenge to attract the attention of readers. Where there […]
During the summer month of August there comes a time when Italians pack up their bags and head out to their seaside and country homes for some much needed relaxation. It’s the beloved time of Ferragosto that comes only once a year on August 15th. Deemed the second most celebrated holiday in Italy behind Christmas you […]