The World Pasta Congress convened from October 26 – 29, 2015 at the World Expo in Milan with a fascinating and exciting panel of thinkers, chefs, and scientists to discuss the various benefits of pasta: health and sustainability of pasta. World Pasta day occurs annually on October 25th, and the World Pasta Congress meets every five years. Countries […]
As the “first lady” of Italian culture and education in New York, as the patron of so many cultural events and institutions and as a great friend to so many over so many years, Baroness Mariuccia Zerilli-Marimò leaves a profound legacy in all that she provided and created for Italian culture in New York. Born in […]
Built in 1298, The Abbey of San Martino dei Bocci or Valserena, also referred to as The Charterhouse of Parma, has been drastically altered both inside and out over the past 700+ years since its origin. It began as a Cisterian Abbey and housed monks for any of its years, but later the church was deconsecrated and used as […]
The Guggenheim begins honoring the 100th birthday of Italian artist Alberto Burri on October 9th, 2015 with an exhibition titled “The Trauma of Painting.” The NYC museum has organized a huge monograph retrospective of the artist’s work, most of which has never been viewed outside of Italy. The exhibition will remain in New York until […]
This October begins the 15th annual Week of the Italian Language in the World, a celebration of the Italian language recognized by many different countries, universities, and cultural institutions. Started in 2001, each year marks a different category of the Italian language that is celebrated. This year’s theme is “Italian music, music of Italy,” recognizing the […]
The Carracci Gallery in the Palazzo Farnese, home of the French Embassy in Rome, reopened on September 17th after over a year of restoration. A team of 30 restoration specialists spent 18 months and one million euros to complete the project. The highlight of the restoration is the magnificent ceiling fresco by Annibale Carracci, long hidden from public […]
South African artist William Kentridge, in partnership with the cultural foundation Tevereterno, unveiled plans for a 550-meter mural along the wall of the Tiber River, due to open on April 21st, 2016. Tevereterno’s mission is to restore Rome’s waterfront through art and performances. The mural is called Triumphs and Laments, installed on the walls lining the […]
In an attempt to save Italy’s museums from outdated management policies and poor funding, Dario Franceschini has been appointed to a new position: Culture Minister. He is leading a complete overhaul of Italy’s museums, including replacing 19 of the top 20 museums’ directors. The new appointees vary in nationality and qualification – a drastic change in Italy’s museum […]
Steve Acunto, the chairman of La Scuola (and IAF’s Chairman), signed the purchase of 432 West 58th street for La Scuola d’Italia in a $55 million transaction on September 11th, 2015. The school currently operates at two locations. The new 14- floor, 102,00 square foot building on West 58th street in Manhattan brings the two locations […]
Photo courtesy of FilomenaPucci.wordpress.com Pursuing a dream can be a scary thing, but for Filomena Pucci, it’s what lights a fire in her life. Pucci, a writer for the respected newspaper, Corriere della Sera, has published her book Appassionate, which tells the story of ten extraordinary women who decide to follow their passion. “I define myself […]