Cristiano Quieti: art, technology and sustainability Addressing issues related to the environment and sustainability through a positive message is the goal of Arcadia Earth: an experiential storytelling venue that from New York is spreading to other parts of the United States. A museum that comes to life with immersive technologies, animated by augmented and virtual reality and mapping. An interactive environment where visitors
The Ghetto of Venice In Venice, which in 2021 will be 1600 years old since its foundation, one of the first Jewish quarters in Europe was born in 1516, the first one to be called ghetto. Today it is a lively and busy district of the city where there still are some Jewish religious and administrative institutions and five synagogues. In the Stoà
21st Week of Italian Language in the World From October 18 a series of lectures, conversations, presentations, new creations, and thematic itineraries dedicated to the Supreme Poet On the occasion of the XXI Week of the Italian Language in the World (October 18-24), dedicated in 2021 to “Dante, the Italian”, “Stanze Italiane” – the virtual home of the Italian Cultural Institute in New
Italian Design Day 2021 - Live The Italian Cultural Institute and the Consulate General of Italy in New York adhere to the initiatives of Italian Design Day, promoted by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. On July 12th and 13th at 11 am EST (17 CET) it will be possible to follow online video conversations related to the theme of light
Design Stories. Italian design from the past to the future On the occasion of the Italian Design Day, promoted by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and this year celebrated on July 12, we are opening a new room: the “Design Workshop”, dedicated to an area of Italian culture and expertise appreciated all over the world. We begin by presenting a
The Tour of Italy On the occasion of the Giro d’Italia, “Tour of Italy”, (May 8th - May 30th 2021), the “Italian rooms” will open a space throughout the duration of the competition, where related texts, videos, and stories will be shared. We will begin on Saturday, May 8th with a text on the relationship between Italy and the “Pink Jersey” event. This
Mimmo Paladino's Brooch for Dante The Dante's room hosts a preview of: "Dante 'precious' 1321-2021" a brooch designed by Mimmo Paladino for Cleto Munari, made in 18k gold, enamel and diamonds, in a limited edition. A unique work of art created for this year Dante's celebrations. It is possible to closely observe the jewel, watch a video interview with the artists, moderated by Alba Cappellieri (director of the Vicenza Jewelry Museum and professor at the Milan Politecnico),
