Ferragosto on Film: Divorce Italian Style
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 first movie of the series is Divorzio all’italiana (Divorce Italian Style, Pietro Germi, 1961, 104 min), the famous comedy directed by Pietro […]
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Italoamericana: Italian illustration takes on America
ITALOAMERICANA is a collective exhibition narrating Italian illustration through the works of some of the most celebrated and appreciated artists in the American market. Fourteen designers will be showcased, all of whom have brought prestige to the Italian scene and received major awards from American critics including, Society of Illustrators, Art Directors Club, Chicago Museum […]
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iPALPITI FESTIVAL 2019
iPalpiti Festival of International Laureates – now in its 20th season – features iPalpiti & Soloists (a touring consortium of 22-30 prize-winning young professional musicians from around the world). Among the programs of iPalpiti Artists International, its annual Festival of International Laureates in Los Angeles is emerging as one of the nation’s most significant music […]
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The Future of the Past at Herculaneum
Francesco Sirano, director of the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum, discusses the past, present, and future of the site buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79. Excavated in 1738, a decade before nearby Pompeii, Herculaneum presents challenges and opportunities different from its more famous neighbor. Sirano addresses exciting new finds, conservation issues, and […]
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Buried by Vesuvius: Treasures from the Villa dei Papiri
The Getty Villa is modeled on the Villa dei Papiri in Herculaneum, Italy, which was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. This exhibition presents rare original artifacts and traces attempts to unroll and decipher the carbonized papyri found during the latest excavations. On June 27, Francesco Sirano, Director of Herculaneum Archaeological […]
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The Riedizioni project: thoughts on design, production and sustainability
Luisa Cevese is a self-taught designer interested in both textile and art. Since1984 she has designed textiles for fashion and interior designers, textile firms and interior and accessories brands such as De Padova, Diego Della Valle, Dolce&Gabbana, Romeo Gigli, Hermès, Chanel, e Comme des Garçons. In 1996 she founded Luisa Cevese Riedizioni, the brand name […]
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Make Music Day: double concert with Aonzo & Bernardi, and with Antonio Lysy
Make Music Day is an international free celebration of music that began in 1982 in France and today is held on the same day in 1000 cities in 120 countries around the world. This year the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles will again participate in the festivities with a double concert featuring the Carlo Aonzo […]
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Andrea Bocelli in concert
One of the most recognizable voices in the industry, Andrea Bocelli will perform with the LA Phil in a show not to be missed. Organized by Andy Hewitt/Bill Silva | Live Nation. Info and tickets at https://bit.ly/2Tn5mVD
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Fare Cinema: The Italian Movie Industry – Masterclass with Franco Eco
The second edition of a special event dedicated to Italian film industry professionals, highlighting their talent around the world. As part of the intiative, over 100 Italian cinema ambassadors will travel the globe to talk about the professions of filmmaking. In Los Angeles, composer, theater director, artistic director and music producer Franco Eco will focus on the musical language […]
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La Traviata
Verdi‘s essential opera features soaring arias and passionate duets performed against a beautiful background updated to the Art Deco era. Soprano Adela Zaharia, the 2017 winner of Operalia, stars as Violetta. Organized by the LA Opera. Info and tickets at https://bit.ly/2Yfc2sF
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