Galileo and the Vatican
presented by Mons. Melchor Sánchez de Tocay Alameda, Undersecretary of the Pontifical Council for Culture (Vatican) The Galileo Affair seems like a soap-opera: long, tedious and repetitive. The pontifical commission created by John Paul II in 1981 to study the Galileo Affair, seems also to be affected by the same syndrome. In this paper the […]
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Leonardo da Vinci and his Greatest Artistic Masterpieces
Leonardo da Vinci and his Greatest Artistic MasterpiecesJoin us for the Final lecture on Leonardo da Vinci by Daniele Macuglia, University of Chicago Some of Leonardo’s paintings have become acclaimed icons of the worldwide artistic arena. In this lecture we will focus on three specific masterpieces: Lady with an Ermine (c. 1489-1490), The Last Supper […]
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Screening of the documentary “BlaxploItalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema”
by Fred Kudjo Kowornu Screening of the documentary “BlaxploItalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema” by Fred Kudjo Kowornu Tuesday, February 2nd at 6pm Join film director Fred Kudjo Kowornu as he presents his latest documentary. Question and answers will follow. BlaxploItalian is a documentary that uncovers the careers of a population of entertainers seldom […]
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Leonardo: The Flight of Birds & Flying Machines
Join us for the second of three lectures about Leonardo da Vinci by Daniele Macuglia, University of ChicagoAll through his life Leonardo was fascinated by the phenomenon of flight. Not only did he want to comprehend how birds fly, but he aimed at building flying machines that could help man follow Icarus’ myths. This class […]
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Holocaust Remembrance Day: screening of the documentary “L’orologio di Monaco” by Mauro Caputo
in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago and the Holocaust Museum & Education Center Holocaust survivor Dov Boros, born in Budapest, will speak briefly before the screening. On 1 November 2005 the General Assembly of the United Nations designated the 27th of January, date of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp, […]
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The Anatomical Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci
Join us for the first of three lectures about Leonardo da Vinci by Daniele Macuglia, University of Chicago This lecture will present an overview of the major contributions that Leonardo made to the history of anatomical studies. Attendees will learn about Leonardo’s physiological studies, the basics of his drawing techniques, and the real motivation that inspired […]
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Giuseppe Verdi’s “Nabucco” in Chicago
a conversation between Maestro Carlo Rizzi and Musicologist Jesse Rosenberg, Northwestern University On the occasion of Lyric Opera’s upcoming production of Nabucco conducted by Maestro Carlo Rizzi On the occasion of Lyric Opera’s upcoming production of Nabucco conducted by Maestro Carlo Rizzi, The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with Lyric Opera of Chicago, presents Giuseppe Verdi’s Nabucco […]
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Screening of the film “Black and White” (2008), directed by Cristina Comencini
Black and White (Italian: Bianco e nero) is a 2008 Italian romantic comedy-drama film directed by Cristina Comencini. The film deals with race and inter-racial relationships when the married Carlo (Fabio Volo) falls in love with Nadine, the wife of his own wife’s work colleague.RSVP at http://biancoenero.eventbrite.com
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Screening of the film “The Most Beautiful Day of My Life” (2002), directed by Cristina Comencini
Series of 12 films showcasing female Italian film directors The Best Day of My Life is the story of a dysfunctional family as seen through the eyes of young Chiara (Maria Luisa De Crescenzo) who is about to receive her first communion. The family includes matriarch Irene (Virna Lisi) and her three grown up children.RSVP […]
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Day of Short Film
Seven Italian Short Films chosen by the Italian Short Film Center The Shortest Day Short Film Screening & Holiday Celebration Monday, December 21st at 6pm at the Italian Cultural Institute On the occasion of the International Short Film Day, December 21, the shortest day of the year, the Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the National Italian […]
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