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 […]
Claudia Palmira, Italian Academy Foundation Vice President and Editor of the Italian Journal, is best known for her design and artistry. She authored 100 Iconics/Poetics, a newly released coffee table book. The art series begins with her hand-painted lettering on the cover, then continues to present collages in large A4 landscape size beside a title, […]
Renata Scotto, a soprano opera virtuoso, passed away today at 89 in her hometown of Sovana, Italy. Her exceptional talent led her to grace the grandest opera stages, from the iconic theaters of Milan and London to the vibrant metropolis of New York. Some notable performances include her portrayal of Violetta in Verdi’s “La Traviata,” […]
Archaeologists found a rare engraved gemstone in the village of Lio Piccolo. Professors Carlo Beltrame and Dr. Elisa Costa of Ca’ Foscari University were conducting underwater excavations when they discovered the gem. It is an uncommon relic for an underwater setting. The mythological figure engraved combined with the jewelry’s quality suggests that affluent Romans may […]
Pilobolus Concludes Three-Week Season at the Joyce Theater in NYC. The iconic dance company was formed in 1971 when three student-athletes crossed paths in a movement composition course at Dartmouth College. Thriving under their radically creative teacher, they started Pilobous to continue the same thought-provoking dance-the name refers to a phototrophic fungus whose spores […]
Umbria Jazz Festival celebrated its 50th anniversary with ten days of music in the capital city of Pergiua. From July 6th to 17th, local and touring music enthusiasts came to experience tunes resonating from large arenas, historic venues, and the streets themself. Many come for showings at the National Gallery of Umbria or the Teatro […]