Vezzoli’s work showcased in L.A.
After the resounding plause received at Rome’s MAXXI (National Museum of XXI Century Art) and at New York’s MoMA (Museum of Modern Art), “Cinema Vezzoli” opens in Los Angeles, at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). The exhibit explores modern obsession with fame while reflecting the artist’s passion for classic European cinema, for Hollywood’s myth, […]
Read moreCostumes and sketches from Verdi’s operas on show at the Italian Cultural Institute (April 17, 2014)
On April 17 the show Tribute to Verdi, organized in cooperation with the Teatro dell’Opera in Rome, was inaugurated at the Italian Cultural Institute. The exhibit tells the story of the most famous and significant performances of Verdi’s operas through set designs and costumes created by some of the most important artists of the XX […]
Read moreAn Italian mathematician designated President of Chapman University (April 14, 2014)
The distinguished Italian mathematician Daniele Struppa, who came to Chapman University in 2006 as Provost, has been named by the University Board of Trustees “presidential designate” and successor to President Jim Doti, Ph.D., when Doti eventually retires. Before joining Chapman, Dr. Struppa taught at the University of Milan, at the Scuola Normale di Pisa, the […]
Read more10 New Inductees for the USC Chapter of the National Italian Honor Society (April 10, 2014)
In a touching ceremony ten new members were inducted into the USC Chapter of Gamma Kappa Alpha, the National Italian Honor Society. The Society has chapters throughout North America and was founded to acknowledge superior academic performance in the field of Italian language, literature and culture. In the oath that concluded the ceremony, inductees pledged […]
Read moreRamin Bahrami Scores With Bach and Scarlatti in Beverly Hills 90210 (April 9, 2014)
Ramin Bahrami made his U.S.A. debut Wednesday night in the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the new Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills 90210. He is in late 30s, a bit portly and unprepossessing in appearance, but once Bahrami started the music rolled out inevitably from the Steinway he was playing and […]
Read moreOverpainting opens at Santa Monica Art Studio (April 5, 2014)
Overpainting, an exhibit of innovative art by Italian artists, opened on April 5 at the Santa Monica Art Studio. The show, curated by Matteo Galbiati and organized in cooperation with the Italian Culturale Institute in Los Angeles, preeminently featured 5 Italian artists (Paola Fonticoli, Elena Modorati, Sonia Costantini, Paolo Iacchetti and Albano Morandi) employing in […]
Read moreThe magic of eight Stradivaris in Los Angeles (March 29, 2014)
Stradosphere: a Strad –Studded Gala Evening put together by the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra took place at the California Club in downtown Los Angeles on March 29. Conductor Jeffery Kahane, concertmaster Margaret Batjer, together with a group of world class violinists, joined by the members of the Orchestra, performed a memorable concert featuring works by […]
Read moreItaly-America Chamber of Commerce West hold annual meeting (March 24, 2014)
On March 24 the Italy America Chamber of Commerce West (IACCW) held its annual meeting at the Italian Cultural Institute where its strategy was unveiled to attract new business and work with Italian Institutions to strengthen trade and investment ties between Italy and Southern California. The meeting was introduced by remarks by IACCW President West […]
Read moreAmerican culture in Post WWII Italy viewed through movie posters (March 18, 2014)
The exhibit Hollywood in Post-War Italy: Film Posters from Italy opened on March 18 at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood (Blue Building, 2nd Floor). Organized by designLAb with the cooperation of the Italian Cultural Institute, it celebrates American Culture in Post WWII Italy. 100 extremely rare movie posters printed from 1945 through 1969 for […]
Read moreItalian Flavia Pennetta triumphs at Indian Wells (March 16, 2014)
After the Oscar, Italy seizes another important success in Southern California, this time in sports.For the first time an Italian athlete conquers the WTA Premier winning the BNP Paribas Open Tournament of Indian Wells. Flavia Pennetta, 32 years old tennist from Brindisi, conquered the tenth title of her career defeating in the final Polish Agnieszka […]
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