THE PRACTICE OF RESONANCE: AN EXCHANGE OF LETTERS
Writer Federica Bueti and artist Alex Martinis Roe will be in conversation to discuss their common interest in feminist practices of sexual difference, in particular the practices of affidamento and resonance, and the place of writing in the (de)construction, or hacking, of the modern Western subject. In the form of a public exchange of letters, […]
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EU Talks: CLEAN ENERGY – SMART ECONOMY
EU Talks panel discussion series brings European perspective to Toronto. The program is covering issues of mutual interest and generate discussion for better understanding. The topic discussed in this panel is Clean Energy and the related policies, legislative and company views. Speakers: Patrick Child, Deputy Director-General, Directorate- General Research and Innovation, European Commission Rafael Gonzalez, […]
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DISCOVERING ELENA FERRANTE
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura is pleased to present two lectures on the works by internationally known Italian writer and best seller Elena Ferrante. The lectures will be held by Dr. Franco Gallippi who will analyze Ferrante’s works through two different perspectives. Lecture 1May 26 from 10:00 to 12:00The City of Naples in the Works […]
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EUROPEAN BOOK CLUB 2017: PINOCCHIO (1883) by Carlo Collodi
CELEBRATING 150TH YEARS OF STORIES. It is said that once Italy was a unified country, Massimo D’Azeglio stated: “We have made Italy, now we have to make Italians”. Not too long after, Carlo Collodi has his Geppetto make Pinocchio. Franco Gallippi’s reading of Pinocchio explores the question of what goes into making Italians yesterday, today, […]
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PUBLIC LECTURE BY PROFESSOR MARC RABOY
As a contribution to the celebrations for Canada’s 150th, the Dante Alighieri Society [SDA] of Ottawa – with the support of Carleton University, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Toronto and the Italian Embassy – cordially invites you to the public lecture of prof. Marc Raboy, from McGill University, on his celebrated biography Marconi the […]
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2017 ISSNAF INAUGURAL CANADIAN ANNUAL EVENT
We are pleased to announce that on May 19-20th SIRO (Society of Italian researcher in Ontario) official Chapter of the Italian Scientists and Scholars of North America Foundation (ISSNAF) will host in cooperation with the Embassy of Italy in Ottawa the inaugural Canadian Annual ISSNAF meeting. The event is organized under the auspices of H.E. […]
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LA GUERRA SECONDO MICHELE: Book Launch by DANIELA SANZONE
“La guerra secondo Michele” is a novel, rich of historical details, based on the true story of Michele, who has been a prisoner of the German Army during the Second World War. The author Daniela Sanzone is a writer, a journalist, and a PhD candidate in Communication & Culture, joint program York/Ryerson Universities, in Toronto, […]
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SOTTO UNA BUONA STELLA (UNDER A LUCKY STAR): CHEF ENRICO (CHICCO) CEREA. (SOLD OUT!)
Experience the exceptional cuisine of 3 Michelin-starred Chef Enrico Cerea, also known as Chicco, of the famous family-run restaurant“Da Vittorio” in Bergamo, as he collaborates with Toronto’s Chef Rob Gentile at Buca Yorkville for a 6-course dinner. Since 2009, when the prestigious Michelin guide awarded its top accolade to him and his brother Bobo, Chef […]
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LINO TAGLIAPIETRA AT SANDRA AINSLEY GALLERY
Opening Reception: May 13 from 3:00 to 6:00pmRemarks: Susan Warner, Artistic Director, Museum of Glass, Tacoma, WA.The artist will be in attendance. Lino Tagliapietra’s career is defined by a dedication to workmanship, innovation and collaboration. Born in 1934 on the island of Murano, Italy, Tagliapietra began his apprenticeship at the age of 11 with Muranese […]
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PAOLO BACILIERI: “FUN”
Art exhibitionToronto Comic Arts Festival 2017 The Istituto Italiano di Cultura and The Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2017, present FUN an art exhibition by Italian comic artist Paolo Bacilieri. The exhibit features 30 original illustrations from his latest graphic novel, Fun published in English by SelfMadeHero, 10 original illustrations from La Magnifica Desolazione and 10 […]
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