Finissage of the exhibition “Vicoli e Ruelles. Representations of urban space in comics between Italy and Québec “
The exhibition “Vicoli e Ruelles” is about to end. For the closing of the exhibition, in addition to guided tours for young and old, a discussion with the curators is planned Johanne Desrochers and Anna Giaufret in which they will also participate Elisa Bricco, Franco Melis e Greg Nowak who took part in organizing the […]
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Genoa for us: Palazzo Ducale and the New National Museum of Italian Emigration
On the occasion of the Vicoli e Ruelles exhibition – set up at the IIC until May 31st – Franco Melis, fundraising manager of the Foundation for Culture based in Palazzo Ducale in Genoa and co-curator, will talk about the exhibitions and events that animate Palazzo Ducale; illustrating the history of this prestigious building, formerly […]
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Reading Club dedicated to the Novel “Sindrome di Caravaggio”, by Alessandro Giardino.
Author Alessandro Giardino and the director of the Institute Sandro Cappeli will present and animate the reading club, in Italian. Saturday, May 28th 2022, 3pmEvent online – Registration obbligatoryThe Zoom Link will be sent by e-mail to all of those who will participate.Event in Italian language Leyla teaches Renaissance Art History at Saint Luke University, […]
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“A Dance in Danger of Extinction!” – Atelier of Polka Chinata by Gianmaria Borzillo and Giovanfrancesco Giannini at the TransAmériques Festival
The dancers Gianmaria Borzillo and Giovanfrancesco Giannini introduce Polka Chinata at the TransAmériques Festival, a traditional Bolognese dance. No prerequisite is needed other than the pleasure of dancing. Dancers of all genres are welcome. May 28th – 7:00pmMay 29th – 10:00amMarché Maisonneuve – 4445 Rue Ontario E – Tickets May 31st – 2:00pmJune 1st – […]
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“Cloud” – Show conceived and created by the Italian choreographer and performer, Giovanfrancesco Giannini
Along a path made up of digital flows, images and videos, the performer accompanies the audience on a journey through their data archive, in their individual memory. The scenic space opens up to reality, connecting to remote geographies in an authentic media fresco that incorporates and attempts to return all the information: the body becomes […]
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“Agalma” by Doriana Monaco – Screening
The Italian Cultural Institute on the occasion of the exhibition “Pompeii. The immortal city” (Musée de la civilization of Québec – 18 Nov 2021 → 11 Sep 2022) presents the film by Doriana Monaco, “Agalma“. Agalma – Italy | 2020 | 54 min | Italian | Subtitles: FrenchDirected by Doriana monaco.Tuesday May 24 2022, 6:30pmFree […]
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“Zerynthia. Metamorphosis” – Exhibition
The Galerie de l’UQAM in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal, presents a fascinating group exhibition focused on listening, poetry and changing worlds. Result of the complicity and frequent exchanges between the Galerie de l’UQAM, the Associazione per l’arte contemporanea Zerynthia and RAM radioartemobile, the project brings together the work of artists mainly from Italy […]
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“Il tempo attorno”, by Giuliano Scarpinato
In the shadow of Italian history that extends from the Falcone / Borsellino massacres to the Andreotti trial and the state – mafia negotiations, the family story of a couple of magistrates and a son forced to grow up too quickly unfolds. History forcefully enters a house, sweeps away love, asks lives to pay a […]
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The “Great Game” of power – Conference
The “Great Game” of power, conference in the presence of Roberto Scarpinato and Antonio Nicaso. In Italian with French translation Tuesday May 17th 2022, 6:30pmFree admission – RSVPIstituto Italiano di Cultura di Montréal1200 Av. du Dr Penfield Logic of convenience and connivance between legal and illegal economy. Interested generosity. Hidden agreements, illicit entanglements, the search […]
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“Pompeii. Eros and Myth” by Pappi Corsicato – Screening
The Italian Cultural Institute on the occasion of the exhibition “Pompeii. The immortal city” (Musée de la civilization of Québec – 18 Nov 2021 → 11 Sep 2022) presents the film by Pappi Corsicato, “Pompeii. Eros and myth “. Pompeii. Eros and Myth – Italy | 2021 | 1 h 30 min | Italiano Directed by […]
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