Being Leonardo Da Vinci: Santa Fe | Leonardo 500 | Week of the Italian Language in the World
Part of director/screenwriter/actor Massimiliano Finazzer Flory’s tour of the Southwest organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles to celebrate the 500th year of Leonardo da Vinci’s death with select screenings of his award-winning film. Finazzer Flory, the film’s writer and director, also plays the role of da Vinci in his unique documentary that […]
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Being Leonardo Da Vinci: Albuquerque | Leonardo 500 | Week of the Italian Language in the World
First stop on director/screenwriter/actor Massimiliano Finazzer Flory’s tour of the Southwest organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles to celebrate the 500th year of Leonardo da Vinci’s death with select screenings of his award-winning film. Finazzer Flory, the film’s writer and director, also plays the role of da Vinci in his unique documentary […]
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Italian Language Teachers’ Workshop 2019 | Week of the Italian Language in the World
Fourth annual workshop on innovative Italian language teaching methods. The 2019 Keynote Speaker will be Beppe Cavatorta, Associate Professor of Italian at the University of Arizona, and President of the American Association of Teachers of Italian. More info here Organized by USC in collaboration with Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles, on the occasion of […]
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MEET Italy: From Scooters to Rockets: The Future of Transportation
A panel of experts from the most exciting companies in the space of alternative mobility and business aviation will discuss how a new transportation framework is emerging and changing our lives. Organized by the IIC and MEET Italy. Panelists: Dr. Anita Sengupta, Co-founder Airspace Experience Technologies (ASX)Makenzi Rasey, Acting Director of Government Affairs LADOTRed Smith, CFO […]
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Beyond Whites: Seafood Wine Pairing Dinner | Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World
Featuring Master Taster and Wine Educator Giammario Villa and Michelin Start Chef Luigi Fineo & wines by Azienda Agricola Randi, family owned boutique wine producer. A native of Puglia, a southern region of Italy, Luigi Fineo worked in Michelin starred restaurants alongside acclaimed chefs such as Francesco Berardinelli and Karl Baumgartner. In 2008 Luigi was bestowed […]
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Meet the artists of ITALOAMERICANA: Italian Illustration takes on America
In celebration of the collective exhibit ITALOAMERICANA Italian Illustration takes on America, an intimate conversation with some of the 14 featured artists including Francesco Poroli, and Mauro Gatti. Italian illustration has a very strong presence throughout America, especially in Southern California where the existence of many creative industries demands a constant flow of fresh and […]
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Christ: Life, Death, and Resurrection
Christ: Life, Death, and Resurrection will include over 40 original drawings and prints by Italian Renaissance artists—including Michelangelo, Fra Lippo Lippi, and others—from the renowned collection of The British Museum. This exhibition represents the first time that many of these objects will be displayed in the U.S., and thus is a unique opportunity to study […]
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Leonardo: Connecting Art and Anatomy
Professor Kevin Petti’s talk focuses on Leonardo the Anatomist. Known for iconic works such as The Last Supper and Mona Lisa, closely examining Leonardo’s anatomical sketches in his private papers reveals a new dimension to his genius. Leonardo employed dissection techniques generations ahead of university anatomists, and discovered human structure and function unknown to physicians […]
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Ferragosto On Film: Friends Will be Friends
Celebrate Ferragosto, one of the most popular holidays in Italy held on August 15, at the Institute with a special Italian Summer screening series dedicated to Italian comedies, including classic and contemporary films. The third movie of the series is the US premiere of Restiamo Amici (Friends Will Be Friends, Antonello Grimaldi, 2018, 87 min). The film tells […]
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Ferragosto On Film: Bid Deal on Madonna Street
Celebrate Ferragosto, one of the most popular holidays in Italy held on August 15, at the Institute with a special Italian Summer screening series dedicated to Italian comedies, including classic and contemporary films. The second movie of the series is Mario Monicelli‘s I soliti ignoti (1958, 106 min). An inept crew of small-time thieves attempt to […]
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