di Mauro Battocchi   San Francisco will soon have an opportunity to meet the best of recent Italian technological and scientific innovations, and familiarize themselves with a country on that is on the move again. "Italy of the Future" is an exploration of Italy's most recent scientific discoveries and includes twenty interactive exhibits th...

When: Wednesday, June 04, 2014 Presentation of ON THE JOURNEY... nel mezzo del cammin, a short film by Maria Luisa Forenza. Followed by a roundtable discussion on the figure of Frank V. de Bellis, his Collection at SFSU and the intellectual legacy of the new Italians in the Bay Area.   An Italian woman and an American girl meet by chance at...

A brunch with the artist. Join us for a unique opportunity to meet and brunch with Domenico Monteforte as we celebrate the conclusion of his month-long residency at the IIC.   Renowned food expert Viola Buitoni will design and curate a glorious Tuscan menu to accompany Domenico's paintings for an exclusive experience recreating a full immer...

The promotion all over the world of the Italian system, crucial for such a rich country that can offer so much to the world, has definitely been improving in these last few years. This is one of the cases where the crisis has had the effect of developing creativity, cutting where it had to be done, and watch a new leadership growing. We have alrea...

They embody the ultimate dream of any Italian woman seeking a senior leadership role. They are all endowed with natural leadership skills and refined knack for opportunity management. They are strong-willed, hardworking, purpose-driven and – above all – hyper successful in their respective industries in law, science, business, hi-tech.   The...

Data: Ven 17 Giu 2016 Orario: Dalle 19:30 alle 22:00 Luogo: Istituto Italiano di Cultura, 601 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102 Ingresso : A pagamento - Organizzato da : Lua Hadar La cantante internazionale Lua Hadar ed il suo complesso jazz Twist eseguiranno alcuni successi di musica italiana ed americana degli anni 40, '50 e...

As part of SF Design Week, the Italian Cultural Institute is proud to present a tribute to one of the greatest Italian designers of the 20th century, Vico Magistretti.   Starting from Tuesday, June 10, the galleries of the Institute will host an exhibition made possible by the collaboration with the Milan-based Fondazione Studio Museo Vico M...

About the author: Melania G. Mazzucco has written nine novels, including Vita (FSG, 2005), which was awarded the prestigious Strega Prize and named a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice. For Limbo, she was awarded the Premio Elsa Morante and the Premio Bottari Lattes Grinzane.   Her many other honors include receiving the Viaregg...

September 23 - An Italian Celebration at the San Francisco Symphony. Michael Tilson Thomas and the SF Symphony showcase the many facets of Italian music - from its sweeping drama to moments of delicate beauty and lighthearted joy. Hear Verdi's show-stopping Te Deum, alongside Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble The Swingle Singers, SF Sym...

On the occasion of the World Premiere of Marco Tutino and Fabio Ceresa's opera La Ciociara at SF Opera, the Italian Cultural Institute of SF will present a special screening of the 1960 film of the same title by Vittorio De Sica, starring Sofia Loren.   Sunday, May 31 – 6:30pmNew People Cinema - 1746 Post St, San Francisco Tickets: $20...