Istituto Di Cultura - Los Angeles

What did ancient Greeks believe would happen to them after they died? Organized around a monumental funerary vessel, on loan from National Archaeological Museum in Naples and recently conserved at the Getty Villa, this exhibition explores depictions of the Underworld in the art of Greece and Southern Italy. Beyond tales...

In conjunction with Cinema Italian Style 2018, this exhibit depicts Monica Vitti's life, style and films, illustrating in detail the actress and woman adored in Italy and abroad.  Curated by Nevio De Pascalis, Marco Dionisi and Stefano Stefanutto Rosa. Organized by Istituto Luce Cinecitta' and the Italian Cultural In...

Comprising spectacular drawings from the Getty collection and rarely-seen works from private collections, this exhibition reveals the detective work involved in investigating master drawings. Many Italian Renaissance drawings tell stories of their creation and the purposes they served, yet sometimes even the most seemingly...

In conversation with David Bridel, dean of the USC School of Dramatic Arts, Isabella Rossellini will reflect on life, art, animals, age, and much more. Info at visionsandvoices.usc.edu/events/

One of the world’s most recognizable stars transforms herself into philosophers of the past like Aristotle, René Descartes and a Medieval theologian while her dog Pan plays various animals, playfully arguing Darwin’s theory of evolution which links us humans to animals. Info and tickets at www.thebroadstage.org

Actor Riccardo Bocci will commemorate the International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a stage reading of Primo Levi’s work La Tregua (UK:The Truce; US: The Reawakening). In English. Composed by Primo Levi between 1961 and 1962 “The Truce” is the sequel of “If This is a Man” and describes ...

The 3rd edition of the Festival will feature film and documentary premieres with Italian and American celebrities in attendance.  BY INVITATION ONLY

Now in its 34th edition, the SBIFF offers 11 days of screenings, tributes and talks, with a selection of Italian films.  Info at www.sbiff.org

This exhibition presents one of Pontormo’s most moving and innovative altarpieces, The Visitation (1520), alongside its preparatory drawing and two exceptional portraits painted during the same tumultuous period.

During this two-week long residency with Monday Evening Concerts, Marino Formenti will present two projects: "One to One" and "Time to Gather".  Information and tickets here  

In conjunction with Miraculous Encounters on view at the Getty Center, a two-day conference hosted by the University of California Los Angeles (February 10) and the Getty Center (February 11), dedicated to Italian mannerist painter Jacopo da Pontormo. Organized by Massimo Ciavolella (UCLA) and Davide Gasparotto (The J....

A talk with journalist and author Enrico Deaglio, conducted by Prof. Mark Axelrod (Chapman University). Deaglio will also be giving a talk at Chapman University on February 11 as part of its Literary Arts Reading Series. -- Enrico Deaglio was born in the industrial city of Torino in 1947.  He studied Medicin...

14th edition of the festival presented by Capri in the World Institute. Info at www.losangelesitalia.com

Don’t miss the fourth edition of the Italian Perspective series. This year, Science and Culture: An Italian Perspective will include four plenary lectures focusing on different intersections between Italian art and culture and scientific thought and discoveries, including anatomy, mathematics, geometry, and more. A...