“Les fils des merveilles : âmes de bois, gardiennes de rêves et mémoires de papier” – Exhibition by Teatro Del Drago
Through descriptive panels and photographic reproductions, the exhibition Les fils des merveilles : âmes de bois, gardiennes de rêves et mémoires de papier invites visitors on a journey into the heart of the Monticelli family’s history—puppeteers for five generations—and offers insight into the collections of La Casa delle Marionette Museum in Ravenna. Visitors can immerse […]
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”First Works, New Perspectives” – Cinema Public
Starting April 2nd, 2026, the film series First Works, New Perspectives takes you on a journey through today’s Europe, as seen through the eyes of an emerging generation of filmmakers. This series highlights films that explore intimacy, relationships with others, the impulses of the heart, the unsaid, and contemporary upheavals, both personal and collective. These works are […]
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“The Creativity of Plants” – Artists for Plants 2025 Open Call Concert and Presentation of the Digital Gallery
Artists for Plants and the Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal are pleased to present The Creativity of Plants, a digital gallery born from the 2025 International Open Call for Artists. Created in collaboration with the Forget for a Moment Foundation / Fondation Oublie pour un Instant —a Canadian foundation active since 2012 that promotes the […]
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Luigi Farrauto and Alberto Garlini at the 28th edition of the Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival
Luigi Farrauto and Alberto Garlini, thanks to the support of the Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal, will take part in events in Montreal at the Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival dedicates to contemporary Italian literature. Friday April 24th – 10am Hotel 10 (Salle Saint Laurent) 10 Sherbrooke West WRITING, EDITING, TRANSLATING: WHAT CAN STAND UP TO AI? […]
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In conversation with Paola Pivi
On the occasion of the exhibition Come check it out. Lies lies lies, PHI presents a conversation between artist Paola Pivi and Kanika Anand, Senior Curator at Contemporary Calgary. Thursday, April 23rd, 7pm Centre PHI 407, rue Saint-Pierre Montreal, Québec H2Y 2R6 Espace 1 Book your spot The conversation will take place in English, with a […]
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Giuseppe Guarrera, piano
Italian pianist Giuseppe Guarrera—who won five special awards and Second Prize at the 2017 Concours musical international de Montréal—alternates between Bach’s and Shostakovich’s Preludes and Fugues, composed 200 years apart. The second half offers a rare opportunity to hear Liszt’s set of two Faustian piano pieces in addition to Beethoven’s great “Les adieux” sonata. Thursday […]
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“Respecting Languages and Linguistic Diversity. From Orality to Writing: Preserving, Transmitting, and Living Language” Fabio Scetti and Anna Maria Farabbi
A profound reflection on respect for languages and linguistic diversity in Italy, as well as within the context of the Italian community in Canada, will be at the heart of a talk exploring dialectal and neo-dialectal poetry as a space for expressive research and cultural reflection. Through the analysis of works by authors such as […]
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Canadiensis. Meeting the People Who Make a Country
What does Canada look like when approached not through headlines or statistics, but through direct encounters and lived experience? This illustrated talk grows out of a 75-day, 21,000-kilometre journey across the country, travelling from the Pacific to the Atlantic and back. Drawing on field notes, conversations, and a large body of visual documentation, Dr. Arianna […]
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Vittorio Forte in Concert
Guest of Triptyque Italia, Italian pianist Vittorio Forte, offers a solo recital! Vittorio Forte Forte is considered one of the leading pianists of the new Italian piano school. Known for his refined and eloquent style, he has forged his artistic career with curiosity and originality. Saturday May 16th, 2026 – 7pm Sainte-Hilda – espace sonore […]
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