Vico Magistretti’s genius on view for the first time in Los Angeles (June 9, 2014)
Vico Magistretti’s genius on view for the first time in Los Angeles (June 9, 2014)The creative genius of Vico Magistretti is showcased for the first time on the West Coast courtesy of two separate but interconnected exhibits organized in Los Angeles in cooperation with the Fondazione Vico Magistretti in Milan. “The Living Environment” opened on […]
Read moreVico Magistretti’s genius on view for the first time in Los Angeles
The creative genius of Vico Magistretti is showcased for the first time on the West Coast courtesy of two separate but interconnected exhibits organized in Los Angeles in cooperation with the Fondazione Vico Magistretti in Milan. “The Living Environment” opened on June 9th at the Consul General’s residence in the Hollywood Hills, featuring several vintage […]
Read moreItalian Beautiful Minds share their breakthroughs at IIC
An evening dedicated to cutting-edge technological developments and transfer. The event, organized by the Consulate General in cooperation with the Italian Scientists and Scholars of North America Foundation (ISSNAF) and held at the Italian Cultural Institute, showcased three brilliant startups led by Italian scientists. A novel technology and concept for distributed, ground level air purification […]
Read moreMayor Garcetti celebrates the ties with Italy at Consul’s event
Mayor Garcetti was the guest of honor of a special event at the Consul General’s residence in the Hollywood Hills on May 20. The event was aimed at introducing the Italian business community to the Mayor and celebrate the distinct Italian component of Los Angeles multicultural identity.In his official welcome to the Mayor, Consul General […]
Read moreExpo begins its one-year countdown
A crowded Piazza Gae Aulenti. Colorful balloons of green, white and red. And the extraordinary voice of Andrea Bocelli accompanied by the RAI Orchestra, conducted by maestro Andrea Morricone (protagonist of a memorable concert on April 29 at the Moss Theatre in Santa Monica). This is how Expo Milano 2015 celebrated the start of the […]
Read moreA look at Pompeii through the eyes of science
Over 150 precious artifacts on loan from the Naples National Archaeological Museum will be on show at the exhibit “Pompeii”, opening on May 20 until January 4, 2015 at the California Science Center. The exhibit offers a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle and tragic end of this ancient society forgotten for centuries until its rediscovery […]
Read moreItalian Festival in Scottsdale, AZ (April 4-5, 2014)
Scottsdale, Arizona hosted the first edition of the “Italian Festival” on April 4 and 5. The festival was organized against the spectacular backdrop of the Soleri bridge and plaza designed by legendary Italian architect and Arizona resident Paolo Soleri in the latter part of his career. Honorary guest, Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane, inaugurated the event, […]
Read moreAndrea Morricone premiers in Santa Monica with Amor symphonic orchestra
Maestro Andrea Morricone conducted the Amor symphonic Orchestra in the first American performance of his newest production during a special evening at the New Roads School’s Ann and Jerry Moss theater, in Santa Monica. Soprano Elisabetta Russo and tenor Gianluca Sciarpelletti performed original pieces composed by Maestro Morricone with lyrics by Paola Lorenzi. The concert […]
Read moreVezzoli’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 […]
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