exhibition > Across the Great Atlantic: Art of the Italian Diaspora in the Americas of the 20th Century @ OAS AMA
ON VIEW: February 23 – June 5, 2024 HOURS: Tuesday-Sunday 9:30am-12:30pm, 1-5pm The OAS AMA | Art Museum of the Americas, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Cultural Center, the Permanent Observer Mission of Italy to the Organization of American States, and the Italian Cultural Institute of Washington announce Across the Great Atlantic: Art of the […]
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exhibition > Confluences: Intersectional Visions of Italy
The Italian Cultural Institute of Washington and the Georgetown University Art Galleries present “Confluences: Intersectional Visions of Italy.” The exhibition presents for the first time in the United States a group of artists addressing social justice issues connected to notions of Italy— a country which is far more complex than the single cultural, political, or social space it […]
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streaming > The Shortest Day (Il giorno più corto) 2023
Streaming: December 18-23 On the occasion of December 21st, the shortest day of the year, join us online starting on December 18th for a captivating streaming event featuring a delightful program of quirky, amusing, and insightful short films that showcase the best emerging talents in Italian cinema. The Italian Cultural Institute of Washington, in collaboration with Centro Nazionale del Cortometraggio (Italian Short […]
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conference > Cooking with Caterina
The Italian Cultural Institute of Washington invites you to a talk titled “Cooking with Caterina” where Italian Chef Rita Monastero and Dr. Leah Redmond Chang will present Caterina de’ Medici both in terms of her importance for Italian and French gastronomy as well as her importance as a political figure of that time. During the evening our speakers will define the parallels […]
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festival > EU Holiday Food Tour
In the spirit of the holiday season, the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute of Washington are once again proud to join the European Union Delegation to the United States to share some holiday tastes and tunes! Join us for the annual EU Holiday Food Tour on December 5 from 5:30-9:30 PM to enjoy free samples, drinks, and a cozy holiday […]
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cuisine > Masterclass with Italian Chef Rita Monastero
The Italian Cultural Institute of Washington, in collaboration with Cookology Culinary School, presented a three cooking encounters of the series “Masterclass with Italian Chef Rita Monastero”. Each masterclass was hosted at Cookology Culinary School, in Arlington, Virginia, and offered participants the opportunity to cook three different Italian culinary delicacies. These recipes were inspired by Italian noblewoman and […]
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cinema > Callas Forever by Franco Zeffirelli
On the occasion of the centennial of the birth of Maria Callas (December 2), the Italian Cultural Institute of Washington and the Embassy of Greece are honored to invite you to the screening of “Callas Forever”, a biographical movie directed by Franco Zeffirelli, who co-wrote the screenplay with Martin Sherman. Maria Callas was a personal friend of Franco Zefferelli. […]
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cinema > The Genius of Gianni Versace Alive – a documentary
The Italian Cultural Institute of Washington presents the screening of the film-documentary “The Genius of Gianni Versace Alive” directed by Salvatore Zannino, to celebrate this extraordinary Italian fashion designer’s life and contributions to beauty in the film, music, and fashion industries. Starring: Eric Etebari, Vincent De Paul, Matt King, James Hyde, Steven Lyon, Sandra Scidmore, Allyson Krowitz, […]
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cinema > 2023 AFI European Union Film Showcase
November 30 – December 19, 2023 @ AFI Silver Now in its 36th year, the AFI European Union Film Showcase continues its tradition of bringing the best in European cinema to Washington, DC-area audiences. This year’s lineup features 51 films representing all 27 EU member states, including award winners, regional box-office hits, debut works by […]
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cinema > Dante – directed by Pupi Avati
The Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute of Washington are honored to invite you to the screening of “Dante”, a movie directed by Pupi Avati. The movie tells the story of Dante Alighieri through the words of Giovanni Boccaccio who in 1350 embarks on a journey to find Antonia Alighieri, Dante’s daughter, to offer her a symbolic sum […]
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