CANCELLED – Italo Calvino and Artificial Intelligence: Words and Jazz
Andrea Prencipe (Scholar and Author) and Tommaso Perazzo (Jazz Pianist) will be in conversation with Claudio Pagliara on Italo Calvino and Artificial Intelligence Thursday, April 23 at 6:00 PM ICI-NY – Conference Hall How can Italo Calvino help us read the AI age without surrendering to either techno-utopia or techno-phobia? Il Metodo Calvino presents Calvino’s forward-looking thinking […]
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SOLD OUT – ITALY WALK: Italian Art in Central Park
SOLD OUT Third event of the ITALY WALK series: a walking tour in New York led by Maria Teresa Cometto and Glauco Maggi, discovering statues and monuments inspired by Italy or created by Italian artists. Itinerary: Starting from the Italian Cultural Institute, we will enter Central Park and walk along The Mall to reach Bethesda […]
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INKWAVES – Paolo Giordano on Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 6:00 PM Paolo Giordano on Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace with Christian Lorentzen in conversation with Claudio Pagliara Paolo Giordano, one of the most acclaimed voices in contemporary Italian literature, is celebrated for his thoughtful exploration of human relationships, solitude, and the invisible forces that shape our choices. […]
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CONCERT | Between Bellini & Chopin
Between Bellini & Chopin Dominika Zamara, soprano Clipper Erickson, pianist A project inspired by two musical geniuses of their time: Fryderyk Chopin and Vincenzo Bellini.Soprano Dominika Zamara drew inspiration from the friendship between the two composers, documented by numerous letters and by their stylistic affinity. One can clearly perceive a similarity between the vocal […]
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MedFilm Festival New York – Day 3
The Italian Cultural Institute of New York presents the first edition of the MedFilm Festival New York, an event dedicated to Mediterranean cinema and culture. This pilot program, directed by Ginella Vocca and curated by Alessandro Zoppo, brings to New York a selection of nine feature and short films over three days, showcasing some of […]
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READING IN ITALIAN: Special Event
Reading in Italian When Books Become Performance This week, we have a special treat! A performance inspired by Le Favole al Telefono by Gianni Rodari will be brought to life by Ignazio Chessa and his team. It promises to be a fun and engaging experience, with time after the show for the audience to explore […]
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MedFilm Festival New York – Day 2
The Italian Cultural Institute in New York presents the first edition of the MedFilm Festival New York, an event dedicated to Mediterranean cinema and culture. This pilot program, directed by Ginella Vocca and curated by Alessandro Zoppo, brings to New York a selection of nine feature and short films over three days, showcasing some of […]
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MedFilm Festival New York – Day 1
The Italian Cultural Institute in New York presents the first edition of the MedFilm Festival New York, an event dedicated to Mediterranean cinema and culture. This pilot program, directed by Ginella Vocca and curated by Alessandro Zoppo, brings to New York a selection of nine feature and short films over three days, showcasing some of […]
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SOLD OUT Parole in libertà – Giving voice to oneself, meeting others
SOLD OUT Conceived and led by Giulia Aguì, Parole in libertà is a series of group-based creative writing sessions designed as a shared cultural space where language becomes a tool for listening, reflection, and connection. Through simple guided exercises, literary prompts, and moments of individual writing, participants are invited to explore their own voice in […]
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CONCERT | PER TE (SERIES 2)
Roberto Scarcella Perino, Italian composer and Baron Fenwick, emerging pianist, return to the Italian Cultural Institute with a new collection of original compositions. The music explores love through the lens of gratitude and creative inspiration. PER TE (Series 2) Music by Roberto Scarcella PerinoPiano: Baron Fenwick SONATA PER PIANOFORTE n. 2 (Dedicated to Patrizia […]
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