Year: 2018

• Literature

“Cantiere Dante:” Teatro delle Albe and Dante

A conversational retrospective amongst Ermanna Montanari, Marco Martinelli and Alison Cornish (NYU). Part of the Italian Playwrights Project. December 14, 2018

• Cinema & Television

Paola Randi presents “Little Tito and the Aliens”

Part of Italy on Screen Today. Director Paola Randi presents Little Tito and the Aliens in conversation with journalist Silvia Bizio. December 11, 2018

• Cinema & Television

Andrea Magnani presents “Easy”

This event was the closing night of the 28th edition of New Italian Cinema Events (N.I.C.E.). A conversation between director Andrea Magnani and Stefano Albertini (NYU), after the screening of Magnani’s latest film, “Easy.” December 10, 2018

• Literature

Goong-Goong: From Tuscany to Shanghai

Book presentation of Goong-Goong: From Tuscany to Shanghai – The Story of a Chinese Patriarch Through the Eyes of His Italian Daughter-in-Law. Author Patrizia Chen in conversation with Nancy Yao Maasbach (Museum of Chinese in America). December 7, 2018

• Cinema & Television

Ara Merjian introduces “Bicycle Thieves”

In conjunction with the exhibition “NeoRealismo: The New Image in Italy, 1932-1960,” an introduction by Ara Merjian, NYU. December 6, 2018

• Art

Joseph Sciorra presents “Built With Faith”

On the occasion of the paperback release of “Built with Faith: Italian American Imagination and Catholic Material Culture in New York City” by Joseph Sciorra (CUNY). December 5, 2018

• Cinema & Television

Presentation of “Quanto Basta”

As part of the 28th edition of New Italian Cinema Events (N.I.C.E.), a Q&A with director Francesco Falaschi, in conversation with Stefano Albertini (NYU), on the occasion of the screening of “Quanto Basta.” December 4, 2018

• History & Politics

Puccini’s “Trittico” at 100

A conference honoring the centenary of the world premiere of Puccini’s triptych. Featuring Stefano Albertini (NYU), Shiela Kibbe (Boston University), Peter Clark, Carolyn Guzski, David Rosen, Deborah Burton, Cori Ellison, and William Berger. November 30, 2018

• Art

Women and the Circulation of Texts in Renaissance Italy

A lecture by Brian Richardson, University of Leeds. November 28, 2018

• Music

A Conversation with Michael Fabiano

Tenor Michael Fabiano in conversation with Fred Plotkin. Adventures in Italian Opera with Fred Plotkin. November 20, 2018

• Cinema & Television

Jenny McPhee Introduces “Riso Amaro”

In conjunction with the exhibition NeoRealismo: The New Image in Italy, 1932-1960. An introduction by Jenny McPhee, (NYU). November 19, 2018

Italian Humanist Photography

Martina Caruso discusses her book Italian Humanist Photography from Fascism to the Cold War with David Forgacs (NYU) and Maria Antonella Pelizzari (CUNY). November 16, 2018

• Art

The Fate of Futurism in the USA

A lecture by Laura Mattioli, founder of the Center for Italian Modern Art (CIMA). November 15, 2018

• History & Politics

New Italian Migrations to the United States

A book presentation by editors Joseph Sciorra (CUNY) and Laura Ruberto (Berkeley City College). November 12, 2018

• History & Politics

Fraser Ottanelli presents “Assassins Against the Old Order”

Book presentation of Assassins against the Old Order: Italian Anarchist Violence in Fin de Siècle Europe (University of Illinois Press, 2018) by Nunzio Pernicone and Fraser M. Ottanelli. November 9, 2018

• Art

Panel presentation of “Far From Us”

A conversation with Elena A. Perazzini. Moderated by Paolo Pellecchia (CUNY). With the participation of Gianluca Galletto (DG Advisors), scientist Alessandra Luchini, researcher Roberta Marongiu, and artist Paolo Pelosini. November 7, 2018

• Music

A Conversation with Sherrill Milnes

Adventures in Italian Opera with Fred Plotkin. November 1, 2018

• Cinema & Television

Emanuele Caruso presents “La terra buona”

Director Emanuele Caruso in conversation with Stefano Albertini (NYU) following a screening of La terra buona. October 29, 2018

• History & Politics

Dante, Franciscan Poverty, and the Donation of Constantine

A lecture by Alessandro Vettori (Rutgers University). Introduced by Maria Luisa Ardizzone (NYU). October 25, 2018.

• Art

Moral Combat: Women, Gender, and War in the Italian Renaissance

Book Presentation with author Gerry Milligan (CUNY) in conversation with Virginia Cox (NYU) and Clare Carroll (CUNY). Moderated by Jane Tylus (Yale). October 24, 2018.

• Cinema & Television

Vito Adriaensens presents “Il Fauno” and “Screening Statues”

Vito Adriaensens (Columbia University) presents a screening of Febo Mari’s Il fauno (1917) and the publication of Screening Statues. A Q&A with musician Tal Shtuhl. October 19, 2018.

• Cinema & Television

Stefano Albertini introduces “Rome Open City”

In conjunction with the exhibition NeoRealismo: The New Image in Italy, 1932-1960, Prof. Stefano Albertini introduces Roberto Rossellini’s masterpiece from 1945. October 18, 2018

• History & Politics

When the American Press Flirted with Fascism

Mauro Canali in conversation with Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Alexander Stille for the presentation of La scoperta dell’Italia. October 17, 2018.

• History & Politics

Presentation of “Enzo Ferrari” with author Luca Dal Monte

Enzo Ferrari: Power, Politics, and the Making of an Automotive Empire author Luca Dal Monte in conversation with Stefano Albertini (NYU). October 16, 2018.

• History & Politics

A New Italian Narrative

Vincenzo Boccia, President of Confindustria, in conversation with Letizia Airos (i-Italy). October 11, 2018.

• History & Politics

Anthony Hecht’s Italian Journey

In collaboration with the Bogliasco Foundation. A lecture by David Yezzi, Johns Hopkins University. Introduced by Laura Harrison, President of the Bogliasco Foundation. October 10, 2018.

• Cinema & Television

Gabriella Belloni’s American Dream

On the occasion of Italian Heritage and Culture Month, dedicated this year to Italian Women in America: Breaking Barriers. A conversation with author and director Gabriella Belloni, moderated by Stefano Albertini (NYU). October 9, 2018

• History & Politics

Filippo La Porta on an “Ethical” Dante

A lecture by Filippo La Porta, critic and essayist, in conversation with Achille Varzi (Columbia University). October 4, 2018.

• History & Politics

Malaparte’s “The Kremlin Ball” presentation

Translator Jenny McPhee (NYU) and Franco Baldasso (Bard) present the English translation of Curzio Malaparte’s posthumous book. October 3, 2018.

• Cinema & Television

David Forgacs presents “Ossessione”

Introduction by David Forgacs (NYU) prior to the screening of the film, in conjunction with the exhibition “NeoRealismo: The New Image in Italy, 1932-1960”. October 2, 2018.

• Literature

Versetto Libero – Italian Artists Meet NYC Poets

Free Verse meets In Scena! Presented by Dave Johnson (Free Verse) and Laura Caparrotti (Kairos Italy Theater). October 1, 2018.

• Music

A Conversation with Nicola Luisotti

Adventures in Italian Opera with Fred Plotkin. September 27, 2018.

• History & Politics

Works by Iris Origo

Presentation of New York Review Books’ release of Iris Origo’s A Chill in the Air and War in Val d’Orcia. With Ben Downing, Marisa Escolar, Katia Lysy and Rebecca Falkoff. September 25, 2018.

• Economy & Finance

Globalization vs Authenticity

The Future of Italian Restaurants. The third chapter of Gruppo Italiano’s Italian Table Talks. September 24, 2018.

• Art

Presentation of “La stanza verde”

“La stanza verde: Autobiografia di Sandro Manzo” (2017, Electa) by Fiamma Arditi. Author Fiamma Arditi and Sandro Manzo in conversation with artists Vincenzo Amato, Shoja Azari, Phong Bui. Moderated by Stefano Albertini (NYU). September 20, 2018

• Cinema & Television

The (Political) Forms of Technology

Antonioni, Olmi, De Seta, and Post-WWII Industrial Cinema. A lecture by Pierpaolo Antonello, Cambridge University, UK. September 19, 2018.

• Art

A Conversation with Andrew Bolton

Part of the series AdDRESSing Style. Met Museum curator of The Costume Institute Andrew Bolton in conversation with Grazia d’Annunzio.

• Casa Italiana

Director Albertini on UnoMattina

Casa director Stefano Albertini and i-Italy Editor-in-Chief Letizia Airos interviewed on RAIUno’s talk show UnoMattina. September 17, 2018.

• History & Politics

Drums of Illumination

A world peace celebration, presented by Alessandra Belloni & I Giullari di Piazza, with special guests The SilverCloud Native American Singers & Dancers. September 12, 2018.

• Art

Neorealism and Photography

A panel discussion in conjuntion with the exhibition NeoRealismo: The New Image in Italy, 1932-1960. Featuring curator Enrica Viganò and Prof. Maria Antonella Pelizzari (CUNY). Moderated by Ara Merjian (NYU). September 10, 2018.

• Art

The Carmignano Visitation: Pontormo’s Masterpiece in New York

A lecture by Bruce L. Edelstein (NYU), on the occasion of the exhibit Pontormo: Miraculous Encounters at The Morgan Library & Museum. September 6, 2018.

• Cinema & Television

Open Roads Round Table 2018

A round table featuring the artistic delegation of the Italian film festival Open Roads. Moderated by Jenny McPhee (NYU). June 1, 2018

• Fashion

“Be Jeweled!” with Patrizia di Carrobio

As part of the series AdDRESSing Style, Grazia d’Annunzio interviews jewel expert and author Patrizia di Carrobio. May 23, 2018

• Literature

Performance: IroniKontemporaneo

A performance by musicians Alessandra Mostacci and Luca Fattori, and a conversation with Jonathan Mullins (The Ohio State University) exploring Freak Antoni’s leading role in 1970s Bologna. May 21, 2018