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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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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