Personalized Medicine and Cancer
The Georgetown University Italian Research Institute, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute, cordially invites you to a discussion on the latest brain tumor research. FEATURING: Dr. Antonio Iavarone (Professor of Neurology, Pathology, and Cancer Genetics Department of Neurology and Institute for Cancer Genetics Columbia University, New York) with the […]
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Lina Bo Bardi
In celebration of the 100th birthday of Architect Lina Bo Bardi, the Kibel Gallery at the University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, in collaboration with the Embassy of Brazil, the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Washington, D.C., are proud to promote the following events: LECTURE: “Lina Bo Bardi: […]
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**RESCHEDULED** Stai Lontana da Me (Stay Away from Me)
Jacopo is a brilliant marriage counselor with a serious problem. All his relationships never last more than two weeks because ever since he was very young, all the women that ever fell in love with him suffered some really bad luck…hospital visits several times a week, end to professional careers, fall outs with family and […]
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Movie’n’Food – Sapore di Cinema
What connects a photo of Sharon Stone baking pizza at a restaurant in Piazza Navona, a gown made by Gattinoni inspired by the color of olive oil, the renown Antonio de Curtis – also known as Totò- in Poverty and Nobility, the famous timbal dish prepared for The Leopard, portrayed by Burt Lancaster? A fascinating virtual […]
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Diary of a Destruction and of a new Alphabet: from Futurism to Spatial Art
The beginning of a new alphabetization of Art is to be traced in Italy with the Futurist movement and in France with the Cubist one; and this philosophy is the starting point for an artistic transformation that will engage not only Italy and Europe but also South-American artists. The search for the futurists was later […]
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TEXTS&BEHEADINGS/ELIZABETHR
Created and directed by Karin Coonrod. A world premiere, exploring the life and language of England’s greatest queen. Drawing in part from the Folger collection of Elizabeth’s letters, the play uses her own words to reveal Elizabeth’s wit, courage, and extraordinary love of her people. Four actresses portray the resilient queen, through poems, prayers and […]
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EXPO Film Series at AFI Silver
This movie series is co-presented with the AFI Silver. All screenings are FREE! As “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life” is the theme of EXPO Milano 2015, this film series focuses on food: IN GRAZIA DI DIO, IL PASTICCIERE and MINE VAGANTI. The screenings are scheduled for September 12 and 13 (more info below). LOCATION […]
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The Etiology of Autism: from Synapses to Biomarkers
The Georgetown University Italian Research Institute, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute, cordially invites you to a symposium and discussion on “The Etiology of Autism: from Synapses to Biomarkers“ FEATURING: Dr. Thomas C. Südhof (2013 Nobel Laureate in Physiology & Medicine Avram Goldstein Chair, Professor of Molecular and Cellular […]
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ALBERTO THE GREAT
A new documentary on the iconic career of Alberto Sordi — arguably Italy’s most beloved comic actor of the mid-twentieth century — provides an amusing yet in-depth account of his career in cinema through clips, photographs, interviews, and testimonials in the spirit of his brilliant life in the arts. A performer of incredible range, Sordi […]
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LE ONDE: WAVES OF ITALIAN INFLUENCE, 1914–1971
“Le Onde: Waves of Italian Influence (1914–1971)” runs Aug. 22–Jan. 3, 2016, at the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. This exhibition of nearly 20 works from the museum’s collection follows Italian contributions to the transnational evolution of abstraction, through movements and tendencies such as futurism, spatialism, op art and kinetic art. FREE ADMISSION – […]
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