Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at New York University celebrated its 33rd anniversary on November 13th, 2023. Casa Italiana has succeeded in delivering rich Italian culture to the globally diverse community of New York City. The organization was founded in 1990 by Baroness Mariuccia Zerilli-Marimò and has since promoted the dissemination of Italian culture. This important milestone […]
The Frick Collection in New York is currently hosting a unique exhibition showcasing two remarkable Renaissance paintings. The exposition, titled “Bellini and Giorgione in the House of Taddeo Contarini,” commenced on November 9th, 2023, and will be displayed in New York until February 4th, 2024. The rare collection adorned the Venetian mansion of Taddeo Contarini […]
While exploring the waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, a diver came across a variety of historical artifacts located near the northeastern shore of Sardinia. Amongst these artifacts included an abundance of Roman bronze coins. According to Luigi La Rocca, director of the archeology department in Sardinia, these metallic relics date back to the early 4th […]
The finance ministry of Italy released a commemorative coin to honor the 100th birthday anniversary of Italo Calvino. Born on October 15th of 1923, Calvino was an Italian novelist and short story writer, widely regarded as one of the most prominent literary figures of the 20th century. Nine thousand limited-edition silver coins with a nominal […]
The Italian Cultural Institute of New York announced the public exhibition titled ‘The Grand Italian Vision: The Farnesina Collection,’ scheduled to take place September 18th to October 27th of 2023. The exhibition will travel to different venues across New York City. These venues include the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations, the Consulate […]
The 44th edition of the Ryder Cup took place in Rome last weekend at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club. This was the first edition scheduled to take place in Italy, deeming it a significant milestone in Italian history. The Ryder Cup is a prestigious golf tournament established in 1927, consisting of teams from […]
Former President of Italy Giorgio Napolitano passed away peacefully in Rome at the age of 98 last Friday, September 22, 2023. He was the 11th president of the Italian Republic. Born in Naples, Napolitano was a prominent figure in Italian politics affiliated with the center-left Democratic Party. Napolitano led an accomplished life as a politician, […]
Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at NYU announces the presentation of Viva New York by Italian-American author Gianluca Galletto. The book presentation is scheduled to take place on September 26th at 6:30 pm EST. Gianluca Galletto is a well-established author and an alumnus of Yale University. Italian filmmaker and NYU professor Antonio Monda will join Galletto’s discussion, […]
A recent article published by the IIC (Instituto Italiano di Cultura di New York) shared intentions to acknowledge the unique features of the Flaminio/Foro Italico/Farnesina urban area. The roundtable discussion scheduled for September 20th functions to emphasize the area’s extraordinary environmental and cultural heritage and advocates for its advancement. This region in Rome is […]
Since 1958, Milan has welcomed a selection of haute couture designers to display carefully thought-out collections for Fashion Week. During this semi-annual event, a wide range of prêt-à-porter garments is showcased to the public. Playful silhouettes and distinctive color schemes forecast trends expected for the spring and summer seasons. With a wide range of established […]