“Hard Borders”: what’s in a poem?
What is there in (and beyond) a map? What do we talk about when we talk of borders? Poet Jo Burns and writer Catherine Dunne introduce the themes of the series of encounters “Maps, borders and Territories”, in a conversation with the Directors of the IIC Dublin, London and Edinburgh. Registration to the online event […]
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Dante in Edinburgh: Transformations of Love
The Italian Institute of Culture is delighted to be part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival in marking the 700th anniversary of Dante’s death. When Dante first caught a glimpse of Beatrice, a new spring surged up in human consciousness and culture. Dante became a poet and pilgrim of love, and many have followed him […]
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Geronimo Stilton racconta Dante | XXI Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo
On the occasion of the XXI Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo, dedicated to “Dante, l’Italiano” the Italian Institute of Culture is pleased to present Geronimo Stilton racconta Dante, an exclusive event with the live participation of Geronimo Stilton in “fur and whiskers”. Geronimo Stilton will be traveling to Dublin first and then Edinburgh and […]
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Calligraphy Workshop with Monica Dengo | XXI Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo
On the occasion of the XXI Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo, dedicated to “Dante, l’Italiano” the Italian Institute of Culture is pleased to invite artist Monica Dengo to host the calligraphy workshop: From the Time of Dante Alighieri to the Contemporary. Practising an art of line and rhythm. This online workshop will focus on the […]
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ClimateWakeUp!Quiz
The Italian Institute of Culture and the Italian Consulate General in Edinburgh, in collaboration with Heriot-Watt University, are pleased to promote in Scotland and beyond the online survey “ClimateWakeUp!Quiz” created by ENEA (Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development). What do we know about climate change and how is it affecting our […]
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XXI Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo
The Week of the Italian Language in the World is an event promoted yearly by the cultural and diplomatic network in the third week of October. It focuses on a theme that acts as the leitmotif of a vast cultural programme to promote the diffusion of the Italian language. The initiative was launched in 2001 […]
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Grazia Deledda The Revolutionary by Cecilia Mangini and Paolo Pisanelli
150 Anniversario Nascita Grazia Deledda Grazia Deledda, The Revolutionary Directed by Cecilia Mangini and Paolo Pisanelli Italy, 2021, 53′ Italian with English subtitles REGISTER HERE A cinematic journey that brings to life the world of Sardinian writer and ethnographer, Grazia Deledda, through unpublished documents and manuscripts. The first Italian woman and writer to obtain […]
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Togo | Dipinti e Incisioni
Togo’s art has been called Expressionist because of its vivid colours and its ability to press the figurative elements into following the dynamics of the composition; but I don’t think this definition is sufficient to express the force and beauty of his works. Expressionism arose in contraposition to a strict society, whose methods had become […]
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Energy and Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities towards Net-Zero
The main objective of the event is to discuss the ongoing energy transition from conventional fossil fuels to clean energy: the Scottish and Italian perspectives, ahead of COP26, which will take place in Glasgow under UK Presidency, in partnership with Italy. Talks will include market penetration of technologies of the future; current/future demand; link to […]
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Joyce DiDonato & Il Pomo d’Oro | Edinburgh International Festival
The Italian Institute of Culture and the Italian Consulate General in Edinbugh are delighetd to welcome Mezzo soprano Joyce DiDonato and Italian period instrument ensemble Il Pomo d’Oro at the Edinburgh International Festival 2021. With her exuberant musical personality, her sunlit voice and her fierce advocacy of the arts’ role in society, it’s no surprise that the […]
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