INFINITO: A Translation Marathon
- Literature
Celebrating Leopardi’s poem with Jonathan Galassi, Luigi Ballerini, and NYU students
View details about the event: INFINITO: A Translation Marathon
Topic: History & Politics
- History & Politics
Italian Colonialism and Resistances to Empire
A lecture by Neelam Srivastava, Newcastle University, on the colonial history of Italy nad its impact on twentieth-century ideas of empire and anti-colonialism. April 3, 2018
Watch the video: Italian Colonialism and Resistances to Empire
- History & Politics
Old Age in the Operas of Giuseppe Verdi
Of Cold Hands, Blind Eyes, and White Hair: Physical and Psychological Aging in the Operas of Giuseppe Verdi. A lecture by Francesco Izzo, University of Southampton, co-director of the American Institute for Verdi Studies at NYU. April 2, 2018
Watch the video: Old Age in the Operas of Giuseppe Verdi
- Art
The Worker, the Militant, and the Monster
A lecture by Jacopo Galimberti (University of Manchester) about revolutionaries in art in 1960s and 1970s Italy. March 29, 2018
Watch the video: The Worker, the Militant, and the Monster
- History & Politics
Giornali locali in un mondo globale
A panel in honor of Paolo Boldrini, Editor-in-chief of the Gazzetta di Mantova – Italy’s oldest daily newspaper – featuring Andrea Fiano (Global Finance Magazine), Stefano Vaccara (La Voce di New York). With the participation of Andrea Visconti (L’Espresso) and actor Francesco Andolfi. Moderated by Stefano Albertini (NYU). March 28, 2018
Watch the video: Giornali locali in un mondo globale
- Art
Restoring Carpaccio’s Saint Ursula Cycle
In partnership with Save Venice, a lecture by Melissa Conn. March 20, 2018
Watch the video: Restoring Carpaccio’s Saint Ursula Cycle
- Art
MIGRATION. An interview with Carlo Rocchi Bilancini
Photographer Carlo Rocchi Bilancini talks about his work and, in particular, the exhibition Migrations, on view at Casa Italiana February 28 – March 23, 2018.
Watch the video: MIGRATION. An interview with Carlo Rocchi Bilancini
- Art
Arturo Martini: La vita, le opere
A lecture by Elena Pontiggia (Accademia di Brera, Milano, and Politecnico di Milano). Introduced by David Forgacs (NYU). Participants: Maria Luisa Ardizzone (NYU), Nicola Lucchi (Dickinson College), Ara Merjian (NYU). March 1, 2018
Watch the video: Arturo Martini: La vita, le opere
- Gastronomy
Italian Table Talks: Food and Restaurants for Tomorrow
Gruppo Italiano’s first in a series of talks about the restaurant industry. February 27, 2018
Watch the video: Italian Table Talks: Food and Restaurants for Tomorrow
- Art
Gianluca Migliarotti on “Driving Dreams”
Director Gianluca Migliarotti presents his latest documentary Driving Dreams in conversation with Stefano Albertini (NYU). February 26, 2018
Watch the video: Gianluca Migliarotti on “Driving Dreams”
- History & Politics
Amir Issaa performs “La mia pelle”
Italian rapper Amir Issaa performs “La mia pelle”. February 23, 2018
Watch the video: Amir Issaa performs “La mia pelle”
- History & Politics
A Conversation with Amir Issaa
Rapper Amir Issaa in conversation with Merry C. White, presenting his book Vivo per questo. February 23, 2018
Watch the video: A Conversation with Amir Issaa
- Art
The Mercantile Culture of Risk in Renaissance Italy
A lecture by Nicholas Baker, Macquarie University, part of the NYU Medieval and Renaissance Center Distinguished Lecture Series. Introduced by Karl Appuhn (NYU). February 22, 2018
Watch the video: The Mercantile Culture of Risk in Renaissance Italy